Qualcast GGT3001 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

300 Watt
Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979

GGT3001

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

300 Watt
Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979

GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! When using the machine

the safety rules must be followed. For
your own safety and bystanders please
read these instructions before operating the
machine. Please keep the instructions safe
for later use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This grass trimmer is designed for cutting
grass and similar soft vegetation and for
trimming grass edges in private and hobby
garden areas which are not accessible with
a lawnmower.
The device is not allowed to be used in
public gardens, parks, sports centres or
at roadsides as well as in agriculture and
forestry.
This lawn trimmer is not allowed to be used
for cutting or chopping:

- Hedges, shrubs and bushes,

- Flowers,

- In terms of composting.
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
a) Wear protective glasses or goggles;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar

with the instructions to use the machine;

c) Stop using the machine while people,

especially children, or pets are nearby;

d) Only use the machine in daylight or good

artificial light;

e) Before using the machine and after

any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary;

f) Never operate the machine with

damaged guards or without the guards in
place;

g) Keep hands and feet away from the

cutting means at all times and especially
when switching on the motor;

h) Take care against injury from any device

fitted for trimming the filament line length.
After extending new cutter line always
return the machine to its normal operating

position before switching on;
i) Never fit metal cutting elements;
j) Never use replacement parts

or accessories not provided or

recommended by the manufacturer;
k) Disconnect the machine from the mains

before checking, cleaning or working on

the machine and when it is not in use;
I) Always ensure that ventilation openings

are kept clear of debris;

MAINTENANCE

a) After use, disconnect the machine from

the mains and check for damage;
b) When not in use store the machine out of

the reach of children;
c) Mains powered trimmers should only be

repaired by an authorised repairer;
d) Use only manufacturers recommended

replacement parts and accessories.

- Read the instructions carefully,

- Be familiar with the controls and proper

use of the equipment;

- Before use check the supply and

extension cord for signs of damage or

ageing,

- If the cord becomes damaged during

use, disconnect the cord from the supply

immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD

BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY,

- Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge

trimmer), if the cords are damaged or

worn.

WARNINGS:

WARNING: Cutting elements continue

to rotate after the motor is switched

off,

- Keep extension cords away from cutting
elements;
It is recommended that appliances should

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

300 Watt
Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979

be supplied via a residual current device
(RCD) with a tripping current of not more
than 30mA.

SYMBOLS

Read the manual

Double insulation

Warning

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

Wear dust mask

Do not expose to moisture

Keep bystanders away.

Switch off! Remove plug from
mains before adjusting, cleaning
or if cable is entangled or
damaged.

Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

300 Watt
Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979

1. TRIGGER SWITCH

2. AUXILIARY HANDLE

3. HANDLE ROTATION LOCKING COLLAR

4. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LOCKING COLLAR

5. TELESCOPE TUBE

6. MOTOR HOUSING

7. FLOWER GUARD AND EDGE GUIDE

8. CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY

9. SAFETY GUARD

10. CABLE STRAIN RELIEF HOOK

11. CUTTING LINE (See Fig L)

12. CUTTING HEAD COVER (See Fig L)

13. CUTTING HEAD COVER RELEASE LATCH (See Fig L)

14. SPOOL (See Fig L)

15. EYELET (See Fig L)

16. CUTTING HEAD (See Fig L)

17. CUTTING LINE SPOOL NOTCH (See Fig L)

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