Task Force 21023 Operator's Manual

18V CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER

ITEM / ARTICLE / ARTÍCULO #248920

MODEL / MODELE / MODELO #21023

RE

AD YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE

ATTEMPTING

TO SET UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW POWER TOOL. ALL OPERATORS OF THIS

EQUIPMEN

T SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES PRINTED ON THE MACHINE

AND IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USE.

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

NOTICE: On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of your unit.

Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service reference.

MFG. DATE ________ PURCHASE DATE: _________

PRINTED IN CHINA

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer
service department at 1-800-444-6742, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., EST, Monday-Thursday,

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,

EST, Friday.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRODUCT
SAFETY INFORMATION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

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KNOW YOUR 18V CORDLESS TRIMMER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE BATTERY CHARGER
MAINTENANCE

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
PARTS LIST

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

18V GRASS TRIMMER

ITEM Number ...............................................................................................................................

Model Number...............................................................................................................................

Type................................................................................................................................................ Cordless, battery-operated

Speed ............................................................................................................................................7 000 RPM

Trimmer Line .................................................................................................................................. 0.065” (1.65mm) diameter

Cutting Circle Diameter ................................................................................................................... 12“ (30 cm)

Overall Trimmer

Length (Adjustable) ......................................................................................................................... 35” (89 cm) to 44” (111.8 cm)

248920

21023

monofilament nylon

Weight (with battery pack)............................................................................................................. 6.4 bls (2.9kg)

BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER

Type............................................................................................................................................................

ut 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Inp

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Output voltage ........................................................................................................................................... 18 V DC

Charging time ............................................................................................................................................. approx. 1 hour

Ra

pi

d charging

Over-hea

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t protection Yes

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Nickel-cadmium
rechargeable

Yes

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

WARNING

DANGER

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
produ

ct. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition that could occur. If
you have any questions regarding the product please call customer service at 1-877-444-6742, 8:00 a.m.­6:00

p.m., EST, Monday-Tursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., EST, Friday.

Safety Signals

The purpose of safety signal statements and symbols is to attract your attention to possible danger. Read them
carefully to understand and practice proper accident prevention.

Signals an EXTREME hazard.

Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result in serious injury or death to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Signals a serious hazard.

Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in serious injury to yourself and to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Signals a moderate hazard.

Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

IMPORTANT! Signals special mechanical information.

NOTE: Signals additional important general information.

Safety Tool Symbols

IMPORTANT! Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

V Volt Potential voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per

second)

n

0

.../min Movements Revolutions, strokes, surface

No load speed Rotational speed at no load

per minute speed, orbits, etc. per minute

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

~

- - - Direct current Type or a characteristic of

Alternating Type or a characteristic of
current current

current

Class II Designates double insulation

Ni-Cad Battery Designates that this tool is in
Recycling accordance with Ni-Cad

battery recycling program

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result inelectric shock, fire
and/ or serious personal injury.

Work Area

• Keep your work area clean and well lit.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, ordust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignitethedust or fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

•Abattery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for
the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•Use a battery-operated tool only with specified battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

Personal Safety

•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. Amoment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

•Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.

•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. Awrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
may result in personal injury.

•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at alltimes. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
A grass trimmer can throw foreign objects intoyour eyes which could cause permanent eyedamage.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses). ordinary eyeglases have only impact-resistant lenses...
they are NOT safety goggles.

Tool Use and Care

•Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that can not be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

•Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

•Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,or other
small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

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

•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

Service

•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.

•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section ofthis manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

For ALLGarden Tools

•Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use tool in damp or wet locations.

•Don’t use in rain.

•Keep by standers and children away while operating.

•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

•Avoid unintentional start-ups.

•Don’t grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the tool.

•Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

•Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•When not in use, tool should be stored indoors in dry, high, or a locked-up place-out of reach of children.

•Maintain tool with care. Keep cutting line clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

•Keep guards in place and in working order.

•Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.

•Always use eye protection.

For Grass Trimmers

•When lengthening new cutting line, be careful of the line cutter on the guard. It is sharp.

•NEVER fit metal cutting elements or blades.

•Keep ventilation openings clear of debris. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

•Before using the grass trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could become entangled or thrown by the
trimmer.

•DO NOT switch ON until the grass trimmer is in its normal operating position. Do not press the lock-OFF button or squeeze
the trigger while the grass trimmer is inverted.

•NEVER reach under the grass trimmer (the cutting line area) until it has completely stopped. The trimmer’s cutting line
continues to rotate for 5 seconds after being switched OFF.

•During operation, ensure that there are no other persons or animals within a radius of 3’. Stop using the tool while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.

•Keep the cutting head and motor clean to reduce the risk of injury.

•Use only the specified size and type of cutting line. Do not substitute.

For Battery Pack and Charger

To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric shock or electrocution:

• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120 V.

• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace the battery pack.

• DO NOT charge these battery packs with any other type of charger.

• Charge only the grass trimmer battery pack provided.

• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.

• DO NOT try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.

If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention. Do not charge the battery pack inrain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in
water or other liquid.

• Do not allow the battery pack or charger to over heat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only at room
temperature.

• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft surface. Keep the ventilation
slots of the charger clear.

• Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign particles into the charger
cavity.

• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery pack in the cavity.

• Do not place the battery charger or the battery pack inthe sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.

• Do not try to connect two chargers together.

• The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal is
broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
– Use soap and water to wash immediately.
– Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid.

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