GasLess ELITE Trimmer TM E 400 Instruction Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 Volt high energy Li-Ion 7,000 RPM Boost mode 6,000 RPM Head type: Dual line bump feed Trimmer line: .095" Dia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….…………………………………………… Table of contents ……………………………………………………………. General safety warnings …………………………………………………… Eye, ear & body protection ………………………………………………… Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………… Product safety notices – Owner’s registration …………………………… General power tool safety warnings ……………………………………… Work area safety …………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following: General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules and Symbols Functional Description Assembly Operation Maintenance Accessories WARNING: Retain this manual for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS BODY PROTECTION WARNING: Always wear non-slip gloves that fit properly to protect your hands and to help you grip the tool. WARNING: Always wear sturdy clothing with long sleeves and long pants. Never operate the tool while wearing shorts, short sleeve shirt or while shirtless. WARNING: Always wear non-slip safety boots to prevent foot injuries and slipping that could cause loss of control of the tool.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Do not expose power tools, chargers or Power Cells to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool, chargers or Power Cells will increase the risk of electric shock. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the power cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the charger.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Personal Safety – cont’d Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Service Have your power tool or charger serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool or charger is maintained. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your TM GasLess ELITE trimmer. Do not plug in the charger or install the Power Cell into the tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Cover as much of your body as possible to help protect you from debris and pieces of toxic and allergenic plants being thrown by the spinning line. to reduce the danger. The debris shield provided with your trimmer may not protect the operator or bystanders from all objects or debris thrown by the rotating polymer line or trimmer head. ! WARNING: Thrown objects may also ricochet and strike the operator or bystander. Never use fixed blades or metal saw blades with this trimmer.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed for hazards before each use. Remove any foreign objects such as sticks, rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, tools, toys, etc. which can be thrown by or become entangled in the trimmer line. Always locate, and then avoid cutting near electrical power lines, power conduit, or extension power cords.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Dust created by use of this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Compounds in fertilizers Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
POWER CELL & CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use or charge the Power Cell if it is wet or shows any evidence of corrosion. For air, vessel and ground transport purposes, Lithium ion Power Cells are classified as Class 9 Hazardous Goods, subject to ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and US Department of Transportation and Transport Canada Hazardous Material Regulations [HMR] [and other applicable national regulations].
POWER CELL & CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the charger only in a standard 100~240 V AC, 60/50 Hz electrical outlet. Do not operate the charger if the cord or plug is damaged. Have a qualified technician replace the damaged cord and plug immediately. ! WARNING: Do not use the charger in wet or damp conditions. The charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors. Do not expose to dew, rain or garden sprinklers, frost, or snow. Do not use the charger near sinks or tubs.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the TM GasLess ELITE trimmer, Power Cell or Power Cell chargers, or this manual. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool.
KNOW YOUR GASLESSTM TRIMMER ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for the accessory. See chart below ! WARNING: Use only accessories that are recommended for this gasless trimmer. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may result in injury to the operator or damage to the gasless trimmer.
CONTENTS CONTENTS GASLESS Carefully unpack the gasless trimmer. Compare the contents against the TM "GASLESS ELITE TRIMMER COMPONENTS" chart at right. TM ELITE TRIMMER COMPONENTS KEY DESCRIPTION QTY A Trimmer 1 TM Depending upon the GasLess Trimmer kit purchased, one or more of the following will be included B Power Cell 1 C Charger 1 Owner’s Manual 1 CHARGING THE POWER CELL Instructions for charging the Power Cell are packed with the charger.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ADJUSTING THE LOWER HANDLE The lower handle can be adjusted to suit the operator. ® 1. Using a Torx screwdriver (1), turn the four handle clamp screws (2) counter clockwise until the handle (3) will rotate on the trimmer outer shaft (4) (Fig. 1). 2. Slide the handle up or down (5) and/or rotate it to a comfortable position. 3. Re-tighten the handle clamp screws to hold the handle in the desired position. Fig. 1 NOTE: Do not over tighten the clamp screws.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING RELOADING THE BUMP HEAD WITH TRIMMER LINE – cont’d 4. Pull both ends of the line until an equal amount is extending from both eyelets (Fig. 4). 5. Turn the knob clockwise until all but 6 inches of line are extending from both sides of the trimmer head. (Pull lightly on the line after every 6-8 clicks) 6. Cut the longer end so that both strips are the same length. 7. Install a charged Power Cell and begin trimming vegetation. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING OPENING THE BUMP HEAD TO RECOVER LINE – cont’d 2. Gently twist the bump knob clockwise to separate the two halves, be careful not to lose the spring (Fig. 6). 3. Remove any line from spool. 4. Use a clean rag to clean all debris from the bump head shaft, inside the bump head and from the spool. NOTE: If the bump head and spool are not properly cleaned, the bump head will not work properly. 5.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REMOVING THE BUMP HEAD – cont’d. 1. Follow steps 1-2 of OPENING THE BUMP HEAD TO RECOVER LINE to remove the bump knob from the bump head. 2. With one hand grab and hold steady the Anti-Weed wrap spacer, located between the trimmer head and the guard. There is a slot for inserting a pin for locking the rotation if unable to hold steady using hand (Fig 8). 3. With a glove on the opposite hand, grasp the lower body of the bump head and twist it clockwise.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A NEW BUMP HEAD ! WARNING: Avoid Injury! To avoid accidental start up: Always remove the Power Cell before removing or reinstalling the bump head. 1. Confirm that there are two metal washers installed on the stem of the trimmer (below the motor).. 2. Slide the Anti-Weed Wrap spacer onto the stem of the trimmer. 3. Screw the bump head onto the trimmer stem, being careful not to strip the threads. The head should easily spin into position.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MOTOR CONTROL SWITCHES To start the tool, push the lock-out switch (2) into the trigger (3), depress the trigger. To activate boost mode, slide the speed switch (1) forward and continue to hold forward.. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger completely, the lock-out switch will also dis-engage (Fig. 9). Fig. 9 NOTE.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ! WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "POWER CELL & CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SYMBOLS" TM before using this GasLess trimmer. Verify the following every time the TM ELITE GasLess trimmer is used: 1. 2. 3. 4. Safety glasses, and all required safety clothing are being worn.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE POWER CELL Once the Power Cell has been fully charged and you are ready to start trimming, you will have to install the Power Cell into the trimmer. 1. Position the Power Cell with the "CORE" label facing upward (Fig. 10). 2. Slide the Power Cell into the matching cavity in the rear of the upper cowling. NOTE: Make sure you push the Power Cell fully into the cavity. The locking latch will click when the Power Cell is properly installed. 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING METHODS ! WARNING: Be extremely careful when cutting around hard objects such as rock, gravel, fence posts etc. that can be contacted by the line or the bump head (Fig. 11). Contacting these items with the line or bump head may cause pieces of the trimmer line and debris to be violently thrown. It may also cause the line to become entangled and damage both the line and the bump head. When trimming, do not feed the line into the work area too quickly and crowd the line.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING METHODS – cont’d Trimming Position the bottom of the bump head about 3" (8 cm) above the ground and at a slight angle (Fig. 13). Allow only the tip of the line to make contact with the grass. NOTE: Allowing more than just the tip of the line to do the trimming will result in rougher cutting action and excessive wear on the line. Fig. 13 Scalping Scalping an area will remove all unwanted vegetation down to the ground.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING METHODS – cont’d Sweeping TM Use the GasLess ELITE trimmer for sweeping cut grass and debris from walkways and driveways. Position the line parallel to and above the surface to be swept (Fig. 16). Swing the trimmer from side to side in a fanning motion. The air flow from the rotating line will blow the grass and debris from the surface being swept.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL POWER CELL REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of Power Cells properly. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and disposal options. ! WARNING: DO NOT use solvents for cleaning the trimmer, the chargers or the Power Cells.
REPLACEMENT PARTS ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the TM GasLess Trimmer. TM Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this GasLess ELITE Trimmer may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-855-831-CORE (2673).
WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for E 400 GasLess™ ELITE Trimmer and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective January 1, 2014.
WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for E 400 GasLess™ ELITE Trimmer and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective January 1, 2014. Page 2 of 5 A copy of the valid proof of original purchase [which proof documentation provides identification of the product model and the date of original purchase] must be included with the returned product in order to obtain warranty service.
WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for E 400 GasLess™ ELITE Trimmer and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective January 1, 2014. Page 3 of 5 Commercial Application 2 Year Warranty – All products used for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or for income producing use [e.g. professional landscape services] will be covered by this limited warranty for two (2) years from the original date of purchase.
WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for E 400 GasLess™ ELITE Trimmer and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective January 1, 2014. Page 4 of 5 It is recommended that consumers keep their original proof of purchase from the retailer in a safe place for reference should warranty service ever become necessary, e.g., staple to or file with the owner’s manual.
WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for E 400 GasLess™ ELITE Trimmer and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective January 1, 2014.
WARRANTY SERVICE Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Repair Service or Aftermarket Non-Warranty Repair Service: To arrange for CORE™ Outdoor Power product warranty or aftermarket repair service: 1. Before returning a non-functioning CORE™ GasLess™ tool to a CORE™ Authorized Service Center for service, please first determine if the difficulty is potentially due to: 1) a non-functional Power Cell, or 2) a nonfunctional Power Cell charger, or 3) a non-functional tool.
WARRANTY SERVICE a. b. The CORE™ Outdoor Power local authorized dealer determines that there is a non-functioning Power Cell, Power Cell charger, and / or CORE™ accessory. And that such non-functional component is found to be as a result of a defect in material or workmanship as covered within the applicable terms and period of the limited warranty.
WARRANTY SERVICE 5. We recommend the package be shipped insured for full value utilizing ground freight. The recommended freight couriers for delivery to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center are either, FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service or Canada Post. CORE™ Outdoor Power will not be responsible for lost shipments or product damage during transit to the CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center.
WARRANTY SERVICE Can I have parts sent to me under the CORE™ Outdoor Power warranty? Unfortunately, we are unable to send out warranty replacement parts directly to consumers. However, local authorized retailers or dealers may assist consumers directly with warranty or aftermarket service replacement of Power Cells, Power Cell chargers and CORE™ accessories. As our warranty states, warranty service is available with valid proof of original purchase through CORE™ Outdoor Power’s Authorized Service Center.
CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Request Form Date:_______________________ Company or Institution Name [if applicable]: _____________________________________________ Name of Purchaser [or name of contact person for Company or Institutionallyowned product]: ________________________________________________ Physical Return Delivery Address [Note: we are unable to deliver to PO boxes]: Street Address: ________________________________________________ Address continued: ____________________________________
CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Request Form – cont’d Tool or accessory Model Number: _______________________________ Tool or accessory Serial Number: _______________________________ Type of usage [mark with an X]: Personal Home Use ______ Commercial / Institutional Use ______ Rental Tool Use ______ Description of problem with product / part: Attach a copy of valid proof of original purchase [which documentation identifies product model and date of original purchase] Rev 1.
