Sun Lawn BTE-1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

for

™

Rechargeable Lawn Trimmer

(Model BTE-1)

Contents

Before using the new trimmer ..............................1

Warranty ...........................................................1

Use of this product..............................................1

Parts of the trimmer............................................2

Assembly...........................................................3

Operation ..........................................................4

How to operate ..........................................4

Charging the battery ...................................4

Switching on ..............................................5

Working position ........................................5

Trimming edges .........................................5

Feeding more trimming cord ........................6

Maintenance / care / storage ................................7

Replacing cord cartridge ..............................7

Trimmer cord breakage .............................10

Correct use ......................................................11

Safety considerations ........................................11

Interruption of work.................................. 12

Observe environmental factors ................... 12

Electrical safety........................................ 12

Troubleshooting................................................ 13

Technical data ..................................................13

Company liability ..............................................14

Sunlawn, Inc.

325 Garfield Street

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Tel: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

For service inquiries, parts replacement,

and maintenance tips, see

www.sunlawn.com

© 2006 by Sunlawn, Inc

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BEFORE USING THE NEW RECHARGEABLE LAWN TRIMMER

Please read this guide and use these operating instructions to become
familiar with the trimmer and its features. The charging of batteries,
operation of the trimmer, and notes on safety and maintenance
procedures are all important for the use and enjoyment of this
product.

WARRANTY

Sunlawn, Inc. (the Manufacturer) guarantees this product for private
use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This guarantee
applies to all serious defects of the product which can be proven to
have been caused by faulty materials or workmanship. The
Manufacturer has the option of supplying a replacement of the product
in perfect working order or repairing the product free of charge at an
authorized facility, provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The appliance has been handled correctly and in accordance with
the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.

• Neither the buyer nor a third party has attempted to repair the
product.

This guarantee is void if replacement parts or accessories are used
other than those approved by the Manufacturer.

The product, accompanied by a copy of the original receipt, must be
delivered, prepaid, to a service center authorized by the Manufacturer.

This Manufacturer’s guarantee shall not affect any guarantee claims
against the dealer or seller of the product.

WARNING

For safety reasons persons of less than 16 years of age
or persons not familiar with these operating instructions
must not use this trimmer.

USE OF THIS PRODUCT

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This trimmer is designed for trimming residential lawns only. It is not
designed for clearing areas of tall weeds, commercial use, or for use in
public facilities, parks, sporting grounds, roads, or in agriculture or
forestry areas.

PARTS

1. Grip handle

2. Trigger switch

3. Cord storage tab

4. Power connector cord

5. Front stabilizing handle

6. Shaft

7. Motor casing

8. Protective shield

9. Trimmer head

PARTS OF THE TRIMMER

Trimmer head detail (10, 11, 12, 13)

10. Automatic cord feed tap button

11. Cord cartridge

12. Trimmer cord

13. Cord trimming blade

14. Battery pack, strap, belt clip

15. Battery charger

16. Owner’s manual (not shown)

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securely

stalled to prevent

Please follow all instructions in this owner’s manual for proper use of
this appliance.

ASSEMBLY OF THE SUNLAWN BTE-1 LAWN TRIMMER

CAUTION

To avoid physical injury, do not use the
trimmer for cutting hedges or for chopping
garden waste material for composting
purposes.

Before starting the trimmer, install the protective shield (8).

ASSEMBLY

Note: A guide rail and a hook are on the lower part of the motor
casing (7), left and right. The protective shield should be pushed
forward from the rear onto the guide rail until the hooks engage.

CAUTION

When installing the protective shield, pay
careful attention to the cord trimming blade.

Be sure the protective shield is correctly and

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injury.

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