Spear & Jackson GT450 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Important

- Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your grass trimmer

GRASS TRIMMER

450W

GT450

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your grass trimmer, protecting your power tool investment.

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THANK YOU!

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing a Spear and Jackson grass trimmer. Spear and Jackson was founded in 1760 in the city of Shefeld, which is world famous for the production of steel, cutlery and garden and hand tools. Through continuous innovation and the use of new technologies and materials, Spear and Jackson has gained an enviable reputation as a supplier of reliable, high performance and high quality products designed to make your work in the garden as easy and enjoyable as possible.

We are so condent in the quality of our products we provide a 2 year guarantee on our garden power tools. We offer 12 month extended warranty for all registered garden power tools. Simply register your product within 28 days of purchase via www.spearandjackson-power.com to extend the standard manufacturer’s warranty with an additional 12 months. After registering your product, your garden power tool will be covered for parts and labour for 3 years from the date of purchase, subject to the terms of the guarantee. If you do not wish to register your product within 28 days, your product is guaranteed for 2 year after date of purchase. It’s important to retain your proof of purchase.

We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manual guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. You can also visit www.spearandjackson-power.com for online help, general tips and useful videos about your garden product. However if you prefer to speak to one of technicians please call 01904 727505, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat/Sun 11am-4pm, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.

We hope you enjoy your product and looking forward to any feedback, as this allows us to develop even better products for the future.

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CONTENTS

Safety Information 04

Description of symbols 04 General safety

Safety warnings

Personal safety

Y 06

Operational safety

Maintenance and storage safety

Intended use

Box Content / Parts 09

Assembly 10

Safety guard assembly 10 Front handle assemble

Plant protector assemble

Connect to main supply

Operation 12

General operation 12 Height adjustment

Handle adjustment

Edging

Tilt adjustment

Automatic line feeding

Plant protector

Switching on/off

Trimming

Tips

Maintenance 17

Replacing the spool. 17 Winding the line.

UK plug

Storage

Transportation

After use

Recycling and disposal

Technical Data 20

Troubleshooting 21

Guarantee 22

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 23

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The following warning symbols appear throughout

this manual and indicate the appropriate

safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the grass trimmer.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning! Cutting device continues to rotate after the motor is switched off.

Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders. Always ensure that other people and pets remain at a safe distance from the product when it is in operation. In general, children must not come near the area where the product is.

Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions (moisture).

Warning! Keep other people out of working area during operation. A distance of at least 15 m must be observed.

Double insulations, Class II appliance.

Waste Disposal and Environmental Protection!

Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool, accessories and packaging to a recycling centre when you have ﬁnished with them.

Electrical machines do not belong in domestic waste.

Take the equipment to a waste disposal site. The plastic and metal parts that are used can be separated out into pure grade, which allows recycling.

IMPORTANT!

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this tool. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this user guide that carry warning symbols and notices.

WARNING!

This is a warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout the user guide whenever there is a risk of personal injury. Ensure that these warnings are read and understood at all times.

Wear eye and ear protections.

Disconnect the mains plug immediately if the cable is damaged, has been badly twisted or is completely cut through and in the event that the device is left unattended for a short time.

Guaranteed sound power level.

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IMPORTANT!

■ Keep this instruction manual in a safe

place for future reference.

■ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

■ Never use the machine while people,

especially children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

■ 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.

WORK AREA SAFETY

■ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

or dark areas invite accidents.

■ Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

■ Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

■ Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

■ When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

■ If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

■ Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

■ Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

GENERAL SAFETY

SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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PERSONAL SAFETY

■ Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

■ Store idle power tools out of the reach

of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.

■ Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

■ Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while

you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

■ Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

■ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

■ If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

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PERSONAL SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

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■ Use the product only in daylight or good

artiﬁcial light.

■ Never operate the product with damaged

guards or shields or without guards or shields in place.

■ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting

attachment at all times and especially when switching on the motor.

■ Before use check the controls and proper

use of the product.

■ Before using the product and after any

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

■ Always disconnect the product from the

power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply or the battery pack)

– whenever leaving the product unattended;

– before clearing a blockage;

– before checking, cleaning or working on the product

– after striking a foreign object;

– whenever the product starts vibrating abnormally.

■ Take care against injury to feet and hands

from the cutting attachment.

■ Always ensure that the air vents are kept

clear of debris.

■ After extending new cutter line always

return the product to its normal operating position before switching on.

■ Never ﬁt metal cutting elements.

■ Never replace non-metallic cutting means

with metallic cutting means.

■ Never use replacement parts or

accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer.

■ The product should be supplied via a

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

■ Avoid using the product in bad weather

conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.

■ Position the cord so that it will not be

caught by the cutting attachment during operation.

■ Disconnect from the power supply when

the cord becomes damaged or tangled.

■ 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 product if the cord is

damaged or worn.

■ Warning! The cutting elements continue to

rotate after the product is switched off.

■ Keep the extension cord away from cutting

elements.

■ Only use an extension cord not lighter than:

– if rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed ﬂexible cord (code designation 60245 IEC 53);

– if polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed ﬂexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 53).

■ Do not expose the product to rain.

■ Disconnect the product from the power

supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY

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