Homelite ZR31840 Operator's Manual
OPERA TOR'S MANUAL
18V CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
MODEL NO. ZR31840
18.0v
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOMELITE CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
Your new cordless hedge trimmer 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 hedge trimmer.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your hedge
trimmer 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
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................. 2 - 5
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................6
Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................8 - 11
Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................................................................12 - 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................. 16
Product Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
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
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause
property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
W ARNING:
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.
W ARNING:
When using battery powered hedge trimmers, 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 hedge trimmer.
Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions
and Rules for Safe Operation.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION
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 and guards 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 this hedge trimmer for
the purpose intended.
• Do not use hedge trimmer 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 untrained individuals to use this hedge trimmer.
• To reduce the risk of injury, always wear full eye
protection when using this hedge trimmer.
• 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
• Do not use trimmer without front handle in place.
Keep both hands on handles when unit is in use.
• 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 hedge trimmer.
• 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 hedge trimmer. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when
operating. Keep a firm grip on both the rear handle
and the front handle. Never grip the unit by the
guard or use the guard as a handle.
• Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop, and
remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, repair, or making adjustments.
• This hedge trimmer is to be used for cutting
hedges, bushes, and shrubs 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 hedge trimmer 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
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is 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. A guard or other 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 replacement 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: 1323701
CHARGER: 1425701
• To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury,
DO NOT place battery units or their batteries near
fire or heat.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released 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 OPERA TION
• 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
pack 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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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, 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. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in the operator’s manual can result
in serious injury. Read the operator’s manual before starting or operating this unit.
NOTE:
FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672)
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects can cause severe eye injury. Wear eye protection marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards when operating this unit.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area.
SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp cutting blades. To prevent serious injury, do not touch cutting blades.
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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