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Owner’s Manual
for
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Rechargeable Lawn Trimmer
(Model BTE-1)
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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: 970-493-5284
FAX: 970-493-5202
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
in
injury.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE TRIMMER
Lawn trimmers are used for trimming dry lawns, especially lawn edges
and areas inaccessible to lawn mowers. The trimmer head is located
on the underside of the trimmer. The cord on the trimmer head rotates
at several thousand revolutions per minute to trim grass blades.
OPERATION
CHARGING THE TRIMMER BATTERY
CAUTION
Do not connect the trimmer to the battery pack until
the shield is completely assembled and secure.
Do not remove the protective shield after assembly.
The trimmer does not arrive fully charged. The battery must be
charged before using the trimmer.
CAUTION
Use only the charger provided
with this trimmer
Plug the charger into a 110V power outlet and then into the trimmer
battery.
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CHARGED OK
CHARGING
Recharging time for the battery is approximately 5-8 hours. The
charger light, which glows red when the battery is not fully charged,
will glow green when charging is complete.
Note: The sealed lead acid battery of the battery pack does not need
to be fully discharged. The battery will not develop a “memory.”
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SWITCHING ON THE LAWN TRIMMER
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Insert the power connector cord into the receptacle on the battery
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The trimmer is switched on by holding down the trigger switch (2) on
the grip handle (1). When the trigger switch is released, the lawn
trimmer switches off automatically.
WORKING POSTURE
The safety features installed on the trimmer by the
manufacturer must not be removed or overridden
(such as taping over the trigger switch on the grip
handle) as this may cause injury and the
appliance will not switch off. automatically.
Remember: The trimmer cord continues to rotate after the appliance
is switched off.
To operate, stand on firm and secure ground. Hold the trimmer with
one hand on the grip handle (1) with the other hand grasping the
stabilizing handle (5). Hold the trimmer at an angle of 30
ground. This angle will be automatically obtained by holding the
stabilizing handle.
CAUTION
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to the
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TRIMMING LAWN EDGES AND AREAS DIFFICULT TO ACCESS
Let the lawn trimmer oscillate gently from side to side. For a vertical
trim, turn the trimmer sideways through an angle of 180
o
by turning
the grip handle so that the protective shield points upward.
FEEDING MORE TRIMMING CORD
Only the maximum cord length produces a clean trim. The cord wears
away and shortens with use. When the trimming performance
appreciably decreases, feed more cord from the cartridge as follows:
Automatic cord feed: With the motor running, tap the trimmer head
of the lawn trimmer lightly on the ground. This will automatically feed
out more cord.
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If the cord is too long, it will be shortened to the correct length by the
cord trimming blade.
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• The Sunlawn BTE-1 Lawn Trimmer is largely maintenance-free, but
should be cleaned after every use.
• Do not operate without the protective shield and always check to be
sure the air apertures do not become clogged. Remove any grass or
dirt with a dry cloth or brush.
• Repairs should only be carried out by authorized Sunlawn dealers.
REPLACING THE CORD CARTRIDGE
The battery pack must be removed from the unit when
the appliance is stored and when any maintenance
work or servicing is to be done.
To avoid the risk of damage to persons or property,
the trimmer should never be cleaned under running
water, especially not at high pressure
Store the lawn trimmer in a dry, frost-proof place. We recommend
that you hang up the trimmer to avoid damage to the cutting head on
the ground. Please do not store the trimmer where children have
access.
Never use metallic cutting elements, spare parts, or accessories which
are not approved by the manufacturer. Only use the replacement cord
cartridge recommended by the manufacturer, which is available from
Sunlawn dealers.
When all the trimming cord is gone, the cord cartridge (11) should be
replaced as follows:
1. Unplug the power connector cord from the battery pack.
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2. Look on the underside of the trimmer cutting head for the tap
button (10), cord cartridge (11), and the trimmer cord (12).
Hold the cutting head with one hand and press the tap button down
with the other hand. At the same time, turn the tap button in a
counterclockwise direction. Remove the tap button.
Note: If the tap button cannot be pressed down, turn the cord
cartridge to the right or left until it stops. Then proceed as described
above.
3. Remove the empty cord cartridge.
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Note: If the cord cartridge does not loosen, turn it in a
counterclockwise direction. (See figure immediately above.)
4. Insert the new cord cartridge with the cutting cord going out
through guide grooves.
5. Press the cord cartridge down against the spring and fix it in this
position by a short turn to the left or right.
6. Replace the tap button and press it gently down against the spring.
Turn the tap button in a counterclockwise direction until it latches
tightly.
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TRIMMER CORD BREAKAGE
Hold the lawn trimmer in the normal
working position before switching it on
again.
If the cord breaks off at the spool it will not feed through
automatically. If this happens, do the following:
1. Detach the power connector cord from the battery pack.
2. Remove the card cartridge as described on pages 7-9.
3. Pull the transparent plastic ring over the trimmer cord spool.
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4. The reel of trimmer cord is now open. Reel off approximately 10 cm
(4 inches) of trimmer cord and clamp it in the notch on the spool.
5. Thread the trimmer cord through the eye of the transparent plastic
ring and then replace the ring on the spool.
6. Replace the trimmer cord cartridge as described on pages 7-9.
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Before switching the machine on again, hold the trimmer in the usual
working position and at the normal body posture as described
previously.
CHECK BEFORE EACH USE
This 12 volt unit must only be operated with
the Sunlawn BTE-1 battery pack.
• Examine the trimmer visually each time before using it. Do not
CAUTION
operate the trimmer if the trigger switch, safety casing, or the
trimmer cord spool is damaged or worn. Never deactivate any of
the safety features.
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CORRECT USE
• Check the area to be trimmed before beginning to work. Remove
any foreign bodies from the area such as stones or other
obstructions. Watch out for any foreign bodies while using the
trimmer.
• If you encounter an obstacle while using the trimmer, switch it off,
remove the obstacle, check the trimmer for any damage, and if
necessary, have it repaired.
• The trimmer can cause serious injuries. Use the trimmer only for
the purpose described in this manual. You are liable for safety in
the working area.
• Ensure that no other person (especially children) or animals are in
the vicinity of the working area.
• Never operate the lawn trimmer with damaged or faulty protective
equipment.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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• After use, detach the power connector cord from the battery pack.
Check the trimmer regularly — especially the cord spool — for
damage.
• If necessary have the appliance repaired by a Sunlawn dealer.
• Wear eye shields or safety goggles at all times when the appliance
is on.
• Use stout footwear and long trousers to protect your legs.
• Keep fingers and feet away from the trimmer cord — especially
when starting up.
• When operating the trimmer, be sure you have a balanced stance
on secure and firm ground.
• Be careful when moving backwards to avoid stumbling.
• Only operate the trimmer when you can see the area adequately.
INTERRUPTION OF WORK
• Never leave the lawn trimmer unattended. If you stop, place the
trimmer in a safe place and detach the power connector cord from
the battery pack.
• If you stop to move to another work area, it is essential to switch
off the trimmer, wait for the trimmer head cutter to cease rotating
and then detach the power connector cord from the battery pack.
• When working, never touch the trimming device or the underside of
the trimmer.
OBSERVE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• Familiarize yourself with the immediate vicinity and watch out for
possible hazards that might be missed by the noise of the trimmer.
• Never operate the lawn trimmer during rainfall or if the ground is
damp or wet.
• Never operate the trimmer in the immediate vicinity of swimming
pools or garden ponds.
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• The power connector cord must be checked regularly for signs of
wear and tear, damage, or ageing.
• The trimmer must not be operated with a damaged power cord. If
the power cord is damaged or cut, immediately detach the power
connector cord from the battery pack.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
DEFECT /FAULT
POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO RECTIFY
The trimmer cord feed
fails to function
The trimmer cord of the
spool is used up
Read the section “Replacing
the trimmer cord cartridge’
(pages 7-9)
The trimmer cord feed
fails to function,
although sufficient
trimmer cord is on the
spool.
The trimmer cord has
become entangled on the
spool.
First read the section “Trimmer
cord breakage” (page 10).
Proceed exactly as described
in that section. Loosen the
entanglement and again reel
on the trimmer cord.
TECHNICAL DATA
Battery 12V / 3.4 Ah
Charging time approx. 5 - 8 hours
Constant run time with
full charge 30 minutes
Trimmer cord gauge 1.4 mm (0.055 inch)
Spool Replaceable cartridge
Trimming width 230 mm (9 inches)
Cord reserve 6 m (approx. 20 feet)
Trimming cords 1
Weight of trimmer 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Weight of battery pack 1.8 kg (4 lbs.)
Maximum trimming rpm 10000 rpm
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COMPANY LIABILITY
Sunlawn, Inc. is not liable for loss or damage caused by our products
when such are caused by improper repairs or when, during an
exchange of parts, such parts are used which are not manufactured by
or approved by ourselves, and the repairs are not carried out by an
authorized Sunlawn dealer. The same restrictions also apply for
supplementary and accessory parts.
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