ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 18V Cordless Grass Trimmer N0F-GT-250/18-D Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760 For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and great results using Spear & Jackson tools. Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage. Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability firmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a maker of tools to trust.
CONTENTS Safety Information 04 Description of symbols Warning symbols on the tool Warning symbols on the charger Warning symbols on the battery pack General safety Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers Additional safety instructions for grass trimmer Training Prepare Operate Maintenance and storage safety Intended use 04 04 04 05 06 12 16 18 18 18 19 19 Box Content / Parts Assemble 21 22 Unpacking Safety guard assemble Front handle assemble Plant protector assemble Charging the bat
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the grass trimmer. WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL Do not expose and operate the tool in rain. WARNING! This is a warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout the user guide whenever there is a risk of personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE BATTERY PACK li-ion Batteries contain Li-ion, waste batteries should be sorted for ecofriendly. Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Do not dispose of batteries in rivers or immerse in water. Do not litter to fire. Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not leave it on a heater (max.45oC).
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine GENERAL SAFETY IMPORTANT! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all warnings listed below refers to your mains operated power tool. ■ Read the instruction carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine property. ■ Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing, hair or jewelry, as these can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way. ■ Head protection. Always use safety glasses and gloves. Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations may produce dust or flying particles.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine damaged or defective. Have WARNING! any damaged or defective Do not use any parts repaired or replaced attachments or by an authorized service accessories not agent. Never attempt any recommended by the repairs yourself. manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments ■ Store idle tools.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. ■ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. ■ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. ■ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. ■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. ■ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine ■ Recharge only with the charger specified by manufacturer. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. ■ Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the equipment. ■ Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine when charging. ■ Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of ■ Before charging, read the children. instructions. ■ Do not charge the batteries ■ After charging, disconnect of other manufactures or the battery charger from ill-suited models. the supply mains. Then remove the chassis ■ Ensure that the connection connection and then the between the battery battery connection.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine ■ Wear gloves when operating this tool. ■ Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity. ■ Be familiar with the controls and proper use of trimmer. ■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the trimmer. ■ Keep children, other people and pets away from the trimmer; the grass which is cut and dispersed may contain stones and debris.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine damaged. ■ Always check the good working order of the trimmer which, if not adequate, could endanger the user. ■ Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards or without the guards in place. ■ Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the nylon line is not touching stones or debris. ■ Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting means.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine etc. ■ Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer still running. PREPARE ■ Wear safety goggles and ear muffs while operating. ■ Always wear substantial TRAINING footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the ■ Read the instructions equipment when barefoot carefully. Be familiar with or wearing open sandals. the controls and the proper ■ Always wear suitable use of the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine footing on slopes. ■ Walk, never run. ■ Keep all ventilation openings clear of debris. ■ Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ■ Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply or the battery pack) and check for damage after use. ■ Disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine considered unauthorized use and relieves the manufacturer from his or her legal liability.
BOX CONTENT PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Main handle Lock-off button Knob Front handle Locking sleeve height adjustment Pivoting head Line trimming blade Plant protector Line spool cover Safety guard Tilt adjustment pedal Edging function convert button Battery pack holder Main switch Battery pack Charger base Charger Support wheel Spare spool 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 14 13 2 19 3 4 5 12 6 11 18 10 7 8 9 17 16 15 If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 0345 605
ASSEMBLE 1 Unpacking i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface. ii. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable. iii. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact the aftersales service within 28 days of purchase. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property. iv.
ASSEMBLE ii. Align the front handle to the support and place it onto it. iii. Insert the bolt from the right through the opening. Ensure that the bolt head sits properly in the recessed shape in the support then tighten the knob. 4 Plant protector assemble i. Assemble the plant protector into the slot in between the guard and the motor housing. 5 Charging the battery NOTE: This battery pack has been shipped in a low charge condition. It should be fully charged before first use.
ASSEMBLE This product comes with a lithium ion battery pack. Lithium Ion batteries don’t lose charge when not in use, and don’t lose charging capacity overtime. Never the less it is best practice to charge the battery when empty or insufficient to do the job. Connect charger with charger base, and then plug the charger into mains 1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. The LED lights green to tell you that the charger is ready for use. 2.
ASSEMBLE The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the battery pack. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material.
OPERATE Height adjustment i. Loosen the locking sleeve counter clockwise. ii. Adjust the pole length to fit your body height. iii. Tighten the locking sleeve anti-clockwise. Handle adjustment Adjust the angle of the auxiliary handle to ease operation and prevent loss of control. i. Loosen the knob and move the handle up or downward. ii. Tighten the knob to secure the auxiliary handle in the adjusted position. Tilt adjustment Adjust the vertical angle of the trimmer head to fit the trimming conditions. i.
OPERATE Edging i. Adjust the vertical angle of trimmer head to 0 degree by pressing the tilt adjustment pedal. 90 o ii. Adjust the trimmer head to 90 degrees for edging by pressing the locking button. iii. Twist the plant protector to an angle of 90°. 90o Insert the battery to product i. Keep the battery pack in line with the holder on the device. ii. Push it forward until it reaches the bottom. Before starting make sure the battery pack is firmly locked in place. Remove the battery from product i.
OPERATE Automatic line feeding The equipment features a fully automatic single line system. The lines will automatically elongate every time you turn on the appliance. To support proper line elongation, ensure that the coil has stopped moving completely before turning on the appliance again. The lines are automatically cut to the correct length by the line cutter. Plant protector Use the plant protector to keep distance to plants like flowers, trees or other objects that could be hit by the cutting device.
OPERATE WARING! Take care to have a look at the yellow warning label and rip off before use. Take great care when doing this as there is a very sharp line trimming blade (7) on the guard. Switching on/off i. Push safety switch (2) forward, and press the on/off switch (14) to turn the product on. ii. Release the on/off switch (14) to turn the product off. Trimming i. Ensure the knife protector label is removed before use. Ensure you wear gloves when removing this label. ii.
OPERATE v. Move the product slowly from side to side in a swinging motion. vi. Ensure the cutting device remains clean and free from off-cuts that may cause it to jam. Check regularly. Release the on/off switch and take the battery pack off before checking. vii. Trim longer grass in stages; do not cut long grass in one cut. For the best results, cut longer grass in steps. viii. Place the trimmer along the edge of the lawn. ix. Turn product on and push the trimmer forward slowly.
OPERATE Tips i. For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the cutting head and guard, prevents proper discharge of grass trimmings, and could cause you to slip and fall. ii. Do not allow the spool cover to drag on the ground or other surfaces. iii. Pay special attention when performing the work close to trees and bushes. The cutting head could damage sensitive bark, and damage fence posts. iv.
MAINTENANCE This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the consumer. Contact an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified person to have it checked and repaired. Replacing the spool NOTE: Before replace the spool, make sure the mains plug is disconnected from the unit. i. Press together both locking device tabs on the spool cover and remove the cover. ii. Remove the old spool from the spool cover iii. Clean out any dirt or grass residue. iv.
MAINTENANCE i. Hold the loose ends of the line together with one hand, insert one end of the line into the groove on the spool. ii. Wind the line following the directional arrows on the spool housing and hook the two ends into the side grooves.
MAINTENANCE Storage i. Store the product and its accessories in a dry, frost-free place. ii. Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. Transportation i. Switch the product off and take off the battery pack before transporting it anywhere. ii. Protect the product against scratching and secure it to avoid damage from impact. After use i. Switch the product off, take off the battery pack and let it cool down. ii.
TECHNICAL DATA Model Voltage Battery type No load speed Cutting width Cutting line dia. Net weight Vibrations N0F-GT-250/18-D 18V d.c. Lithium-Ion 8000/min 25 cm 1.2mm 2.7 kg 2 m/s² K=1.5 m/s² Charger Model no. Input voltage & power Output voltage & current SMVCH001212000B 230-240V~ 50/60Hz, 50W 21V d.c. 2A Battery pack Model no. Battery type Battery capacity PART NUMBER CGT18-15 CGT18-8 CGT18-9S CGT18-9C CGT18-17 CGT18-18 B0P-SP02-20-15A Lithium-Ion 18V d.c. 1.
TECHNICAL DATA Measured sound pressure level LpA: 79dB(A), K=3dB(A) Measured sound power level LwA: 90dB(A), K=3dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level LwA: 94dB(A) The sound values have been determined according to noise test code given in EN 50636-2-91, using the basic standards EN ISO 11201 and EN ISO 3744. The sound intensity level for the operator may exceed 80dB(A) and ear protection measures are necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore, check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly.
WARRANTY If your device develops a fault, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0345 605 2067, we can solve 80% of problems via the phone. 1. These warranty terms cover additional warranty rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. All our products are covered by a 3 year manufacturer warranty. 2. Claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase.
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