Lynxx 63289 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures� Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number)�
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference�

When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact

and undamaged� If any parts are missing or broken,

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No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in

any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools�

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally� Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein�

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included�

Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Table of Contents

Safety ��������������������������������������������������������� 2

Specifications ��������������������������������������������� 5
Setup ���������������������������������������������������������� 6
Operation ��������������������������������������������������� 10

Maintenance ���������������������������������������������� 12

Parts List and Diagram ������������������������������ 14

Warranty ���������������������������������������������������� 16

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol� It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards� Obey all safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death�

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury�

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury�

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury�

Addresses practices not related to personal injury�

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Gardening Appliance Safety

1� Avoid Dangerous Environment -

Do not use appliances in damp or wet locations�

2� Do Not Use In Rain.

3� Keep Children Away - All visitors should

be kept at a distance from work area�

4� 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�
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair�

5� Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,

hard hat and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves. Use face or dust mask if

operation is dusty�

6� Wear thick jeans and steel-toed

work boots to help prevent injury
caused by flying debris.

7� Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance

for any job except that for which it is intended�

8� Avoid Unintentional Starting -

Do not carry appliance with finger on switch�

9� Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting

edges when picking up or holding the appliance�

10� Do Not Force Appliance - It will do the

job better and with less likelihood of injury
at the rate for which it was designed�

11� Do not Overreach -

Keep proper footing and balance at all times�

12� Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing� Use

common sense� Do not operate appliance when
you are tired�

13� Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not in use,

appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place - out of reach of children�

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14� Maintain Appliance 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�

15� Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the

appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function�
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation� A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual�

16� Keep guards in place and in working order�

17� Keep hands and feet away from cutting area�

18� Wear full eye protection and protective clothing�

19� If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash

it off immediately with water�

20� If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and

immediately with water� Seek medical attention�

21� Stop working when you feel tired or exhausted.

Make regular breaks to rest�

22� People with pacemakers should consult their

physician(s) before use� Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure�

23� When servicing use only identical

replacement parts.

24� Disconnect Appliance - Remove Battery Pack

when not in use, before servicing, when changing
accessories such as blades, and the like�

25� Carefully follow cutting procedures

explained in this manual. They are specifically
planned to reduce risk to the operator�

26� Only replace the line on this appliance with

the line material and diameter of line listed
on the Specifications table. Other materials,
such as wire, rope, or blades can damage the
appliance and be forcefully and dangerously
ejected from the appliance upon breaking.

Lithium Battery Safety Warnings

LITHIUM BATTERIES STORE
A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND
WILL VENT FIRE OR EXPLODE IF MISTREATED:

1� Keep

Battery Pack dry.

2� DO NOT DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

TO THE BATTERY PACK:

a� Open,
b� Drop,
c� Short-circuit,

d� Puncture,
e� Incinerate, or
f� Expose to temperatures greater than 104°F.

3� Charge Battery Pack only according

to its Charger’s instructions�

4� Inspect Battery Pack before every use;

do not use or charge if damaged�

Battery Charger Safety

1� SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual

contains important safety and operating
instruction for battery charger Model 63289�

2� Before using battery charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery�

3� CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only li-ion

type rechargeable batteries� Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage�

4� Do not charge or use appliance

in rain, or in wet locations

5� Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain�

6� Remove or disconnect battery after use,

before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the gardening appliance�

7� Do not dispose of battery in a fire� The

cell may explode� Check with local codes
for possible disposal instructions�

8� Do not open or mutilate the battery� Released

electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin� It may be toxic if swallowed�

9� Exercise care in handling batteries in order not

to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys� The battery
or conductor may overheat and cause burns�

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Vibration Hazard

This appliance vibrates during use�
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders�
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

1� Anyone using vibrating appliances regularly or for

an extended period should first be examined by
a doctor and then have regular medical check­ups to ensure medical problems are not being
caused or worsened from use� Pregnant women
or people who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease
should not use this appliance� If you feel
any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible�

2� Do not smoke during use� Nicotine reduces

the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury�

3� Wear suitable gloves to reduce the

vibration effects on the user�

4� Use appliances with the lowest vibration when

there is a choice between different processes�

5� Include vibration-free periods each day of work�

6� Grip appliance as lightly as possible

(while still keeping safe control of it)�
Let the appliance do the work�

7� To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance

as explained in this manual� If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately�

General Safety

1� The spool will continue to rotate for a few seconds

after use� Allow it to stop completely and remove
Battery Pack before putting the appliance down,
making any adjustments, or servicing the appliance�

2� Do not use in rain, snow, sprinklers, or wet grass�

Do not rinse off the Trimmer�

3� Use only during daylight hours�

4� Carefully inspect the spool housing and guard

before inserting Battery Pack in the Trimmer� Do
not use Trimmer if any part is cracked or damaged�

5� Do not use appliance for other than intended use�

6� WARNING: The cord of this product contains

lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm� Wash hands after handling�
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249�5, et seq.)

7� WARNING: This product contains di (2-ethylhexyl)

phthalate (DEHP), a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm� (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249�5, et seq�)

8� Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance�

These carry important safety information�
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement�

9� The warnings, precautions, and instructions

discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur� It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator�

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Specifications

Charger Input Rating 120VAC / 60Hz

Charger Output Rating 36VDC / 3�3A

Battery Rating 40VDC / 2�5Ah / 90Wh

Battery Type

Li-ion
Replacement - Item 63285

No Load Speed 8,500 RPM

Replacement Line Type 0�065" Nylon

3131666

Grounding

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING:
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the charger. Do not use the charger
if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before
use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Extension Cords

Note: Extension cords must not be used with this item’s Charger�

Symbology

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc�

V

Volts

~

Alternating Current

A

Amperes

n0 xxxx/min�

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

WARNING marking concerning Risk
of Eye Injury� Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles with side shields�

Read the manual before
set-up and/or use�

WARNING marking
concerning Risk of Fire�
Do not cover Charger
ventilation ducts�
Charge on fireproof surface only�
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Electric Shock�
Properly connect Charger’s power
cord to appropriate outlet�

WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Explosion�
Do not puncture, short, or open
battery packs and do not charge
damaged battery packs�