Challenge CGT180 Instruction Manual

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Environment & Guarantee

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools and

packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.

If faults cannot be remedied, contact the Helpline on

GUARANTEE

This product is selected for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and not for business use.

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 12months.
This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in
contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised
modifications or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use.
In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to
your nearest Argos store.
If the item is shown to have an inherent defect present at the time of sale, the store will
provide you with a replacement. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

08707252949

Issue 1 D.S. 10/2006

ARG, Retail Group

MK9 2NW.

CGT180

18V CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER

13.Do not run with the grass trimmer.

14.Only use your trimmer for cutting grass
and seed, never for other purpose.

15.Only use the grass trimmer in daylight
or good artificial light.

16.Before use, check the grass trimmer is
in good condition and that it is
operating properly. Pay special
attention switch and cutting head.

17.Switch on the grass trimmer according
to these instructions and keep you
hands and feet well away from the
cutting line

18.Always hold your grass trimmer firmly
make sure you always maintain a good
balance and secure footing.

19.Make sure the open side of the
protection guard is pointing away from
yourself before you switch on the
trimmer.

20.Do not operate the grass trimmer on
wet grass, or under damp condition.

21.Take special care in slippery conditions
on slops and uneven ground.

22.Watch for hidden obstacles such as
tree stumps and roots to avoid
stumbling

23.Check the cutting head at regular
intervals. If the behavior of the cutting
head changes (noise, vibration), check
immediately as follows: switch off the
trimmer, hold it firmly and bring the
cutting head to a standstill by pressing
it against the ground. Then remove the
battery pack. Check condition of the
cutting head, look for crack.

24.Have the damaged cutting head
replaced immediately even if it only
has superficial cracks. Never attempt
to repair a damaged cutting head

25.Only use original cutting heads and
replacement spools. Never use metal
cutting device

26.Warning! Danger of injury by the line
cutting device. After replacing a spool,

Safety Instructions

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WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
physical injury. Make sure you fully
understand and observe the safety
precautions and warning before starting
and using the trimmer for the first time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always take ear protection, if the noise
pressure level at the place of work
exceed 85dB

2. Wear protective glasses or goggles.

3. Your grass trimmer is a high-speed,
fast cutting power tool. Therefore,
special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.

4. Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions use
the grass trimmer

5. The operator or user of this grass
trimmer is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or
their property.

6. Keep children and bystanders away.

7. Always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Always care your foot
while trimming.

8. Do not operate this grass trimmer
when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.

9. Never use the grass trimmer with
damaged guard or without guard in
place.

10.Never work with a trimmer while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.

11.Never attempt to modify your trimmer
in any way since it may increase the
risk of personal injury.

12.Do not use wire or metal reinforced line.
This excludes all liability for personal
injury or damaged to property caused
by use or impermissible modification.

Safety Instructions

be sure to bring the unit into normal
working position before turning it on
again.

27.Warning! The nylon line continue to
rotate after the motor is switch off.

28.Warning! Do not put your hands or feet
near or under the rotating parts when
the machine rotating

29.Warning! Never pick up or carry the
trimmer while the motor is running.

30.Warning! Switch off the trimmer and
remove the battery pack, if :

l Whenever you leave the machine
l Before checking, cleaning and working

on the appliance.

l After striking a foreign object. Inspect

the appliance for damage and make
repair.

l The grass trimmer starts to vibrate

abnormally.

31.Keep air ventilation clear. Clean the
plastic parts with damp cloth.

32.Never leave you grass trimmer
outdoors in rain. Store your tool in a dry,
high place, keep out of reach of
children.

IMPORTANT NOTE

ALWAYS REMOVE BATTERY
BEFORE CLEANNING, REPAIR
AND STORAGE.

Intended use

This product is selected for DOMESTIC
USE ONLY and not for business use.

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Charging the battery pack

Your grass trimmer need 3-5 hours charge
before use. To charge battery, first remove
battery pack from trimmer. Press the
release button on the battery pack, pull the
battery out.

Power connection

Check the voltage given on the charger
matches the supply voltage.

Charging the Battery

The charger and grass trimmer battery
pack in this pack are specifically designed
to work together. Do not attempt to use the
grass trimmer battery pack with any other
charger.

Important notes for chargering the
battery

The battery is supplied UNCHARGED
from the factory. It will be necessary to
charger the battery for approximately 3-5
hours before use.
Do not charge a battery when it or the air

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temperature is below 4 C.
Between charge cycles rest the charger for at
least 15 minutes.
In a warm environment or after heavy use,
the battery pack may become too hot to
permit charging. Allow time for the battery
to cool down before recharging.
When the battery is charged for the first
time and after prolonged storage, the
battery will only accept approximately 60%
charge. However, after several charge and
discharge cycles the battery will accept a
100% charge.

To Charge the battery

Challenge Grass Trimmer

:

:

:

:

Charger voltage

Battery voltage
Battery
No-load Speed:
Cutting width

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENT LIST

1
2
3
4

On/off switch
Safety switch
Additional handle
Height adjustment locking mechanism

5 Motor housing

SYMBOL EXPLANATION

Read the instruction manual
prior to operation.

Wear eye protection

Do not expose to moisture

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3
6
0

Keep bystanders away

Do not touch the nylon line
until it stops completely
when replacing new line

Grass Trimmer - Assembly

Locking mechanism on both sides

Spool cover

Spool

8 DETAI
SCALE 3:1

L

1

9

3

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Input: 230V~ 50Hz
Output: 20Vdc 400mA
18Vdc
15 x 1.2V dc Ni-Cd battery
8100rpm
230mm

6
7
8
9
10

Guard
Cutting head
Strimmer line
Battery pack

Battery release button

:

:

:
:

:

Charger time
Weight
A-weighted sound pressure level
A-weighted sound power level
Vibration

3

2

m/S

-5hours

3.2kg
77dB(A)
87dB(A)

7.45

l Connect the charger to the charging

base, and plug the charger plug into a
suitable 230 volt mains socket, then
insert the battery pack into the charging
base, the indicator (red) will illuminate to
show that charging is taking place.

l A fully-discharged battery will take

approximately 3-5 hours to reach full
charge. When charging is complete,
unplug the charging plug from the wall
socket.

Note: The charger will not automatically
switch off when the battery is full charge,
and the red indicator will remain on. Do not
leave your battery on charge continuously.
This may damage the battery cells.

Warning! Do not charge the battery
exceeds 10 hours.

Using Battery Pack

After charging, you need replace the
battery pack on the grass trimmer body,
before inserting the battery pack into grass
trimmer:
Ensure that any fitting has been fitted
securely and that any adjustment device
has been removed. The relevant fasteners
have been secured tightly in place and the
work piece is adequately secured.

Note: Always ensure the battery is
disconnected before making any
adjustments.

2. Position guard with inner side, ie.
moulding facing you as shown in Dia. 2.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

Guard fitting

1. Position motor head/axle as shown in
dia 1, with screw fixing hole at the top

centre (remove pre-fitted screw)

Dia. 1

2

10

4

5

6
7
8

Charging
indicator (Red)

Power indicator (Green)

Charging base

Remove pre-fitted
screw prior to
fitting guard.