Homelite GS120V User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
12V CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR
MODEL NO. GS120V
THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS HOMELITE CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR
Your new cordless grass shear has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite's high standard for
dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free
performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless grass shear.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grass shear
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Homelite products.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................ 2 - 5
Safety-Symbols .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................8 - 10
Maintenance and Repair ........................................................................................................................... 11 -- 13
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................. 14
Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation will result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation can result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
WARNING:
Failure to obey Rules for Safe Operation can result
in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury.
WARNING:
When using battery powered grass shear, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury. Carefully read and understand the entire
Operator’s Manual before using your grass shear.
Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions
and Rules for Safe Operation.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Check for battery pack leaks. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting
blades or any other parts that are cracked, chipped,
or damaged. Make sure the cutting blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury to the operator and
bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.
• Use the right tool. Only use grass shear for the
purpose intended.
• Do not use grass shear if switch will not turn the
unit on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string
which can become entangled in the cutting blade.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At
a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets
outside a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may be a
risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If
you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate
unit in damp or wet locations.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
• Do not allow children under the age of 15 or un-
trained individuals to use this unit.
• To reduce the risk of injury, always wear full eye
protection when using the grass shear.
• Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
• To prevent hair from being drawn into nearby air
vents and becoming entangled in moving parts,
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair
or secure covered hair above shoulder level.
• Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain
or damp weather.
WHILE OPERATING
• To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit
with your finger on the trigger.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards when
operating this unit.
• Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this unit.
• Wear heavy, long pants, substantial footwear and
well fitting gloves. Do not wear short pants,
sandals or go barefoot.
• Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not
use on ladder.
• Do not force the grass shear. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop, and
remove the battery pack before performing maintenance, repair or making adjustments.
• Use grass shear for cutting grass and light weeds
only. Do not use for any other purpose.
• Before starting the unit, make sure the cutting
blades will not come in contact with anything.
• If you strike or become entangled with foreign
objects, stop the unit immediately, remove the
battery pack and check for damage. Do not
operate before repairing damage. Do not operate
the unit with loose or damaged parts.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Maintain grass shear with care. Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Keep unit
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
grass shear, any parts that are damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform it's intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other condition that may affect it's operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a Homelite Authorized
Service Center unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
• Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
battery pack is removed and the trigger is released when clearing jammed material from
blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
unit.
CAUTION - blades coast after unit is turned
off.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance
from moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the
cutting blades when they are moving.
• Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
• Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other
materials. They may become lodged in the cutting
blades.
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked
up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Keep out of the reach of children or
untrained individuals.
• Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from debris. Clean after each use, see Storage
instructions.
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SERVICE
• Service on unit must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to
the unit. It may also void your warranty.
• When servicing a unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or serious injury to the user,
or damage to the unit. It may also void your
warranty.
BATTERY SAFETY
• Battery operated units do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards even when unit is not operating.
• Remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments, cleaning, storing, or removing
material from the unit, or when not in use.
• A battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery pack. A charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger
listed.
BATTERY PACK: 1311148
CHARGER: 1411141
• To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury,
DO NOT place battery pack units or their batteries
near fire or heat.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Re-
leased electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of a source of ignition, such as a
pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless product in the
presence of open flame. An exploded battery
pack can propel debris and chemical. If exposed,
flush with water immediately.
• Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• For best results, your battery unit should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F (10°C) but less than 100°F (38°C).
Do not store outside or in vehicles.
• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery pack leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention.
•A damaged battery pack is subject to explosion.
To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose
of a damaged battery pack.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may
explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult
your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
• 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 pack terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
CHARGER SAFETY
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
charger.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickelcadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
• Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
• To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the
charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when not in
use.
• Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
unit. If you loan someone this unit, loan them
these instructions also.
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