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 ....................
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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 OF THE TRIMMER PARTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Grip handle Trigger switch Cord storage tab Power connector cord Front stabilizing handle Shaft Motor casing Protective shield Trimmer head Trimmer head detail (10, 11, 12, 13) 10. 11. 12.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 ASSEMBLY Please follow all instructions in this owner’s manual for proper use of this appliance. ! CAUTION To avoid physical injury, do not use the trimmer for cutting hedges or for chopping garden waste material for composting purposes. ASSEMBLY OF THE SUNLAWN BTE-1 LAWN TRIMMER Before starting the trimmer, install the protective shield (8). Note: A guide rail and a hook are on the lower part of the motor casing (7), left and right.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 OPERATION 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. ! 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 SWITCHING ON THE LAWN TRIMMER Insert the power connector cord into the receptacle on the battery pack. 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 MAINTENANCE / CARE / STORAGE • • • ! 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 ! CAUTION Hold the lawn trimmer in the normal working position before switching it on again. TRIMMER CORD BREAKAGE 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. 4. The reel of trimmer cord is now open.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 Before switching the machine on again, hold the trimmer in the usual working position and at the normal body posture as described previously. CORRECT USE ! CAUTION This 12 volt unit must only be operated with the Sunlawn BTE-1 battery pack. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE • Examine the trimmer visually each time before using it. Do not operate the trimmer if the trigger switch, safety casing, or the trimmer cord spool is damaged or worn.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 • 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn BTE-1 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.
