Description; Purpose; Overview; Safety - GreenWorks G48ST8 Manual Del Operario

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DESCRIPTION

1.1

PURPOSE

This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and
other similar vegetation at or around ground level. The
cutting plane must be approximately parallel to the
ground surface. You cannot use the machine to cut or
chop hedges, shrubs, bushes, flowers and compost.
1.2

OVERVIEW

Figure 1 - 19.
Rear handle
1
Lock-out button
2
Speed switch
3
Trigger
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Coupler
6
Edge guide
7
Cut-off blade
8
Guard
9
Screw hole
10
Release button
11
Lower shaft
12
Upper shaft
13
Positioning hole
14
Knob
15
Lower clamp
16
Battery release button
17
Spool cover
18
Spool
19
Tab
20
Line exit hole
21
Bump knob
22
Spool housing
23
Metal rod
24
Direction of rotation
A
Best cutting area
B
Dangerous cutting area
C
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SAFETY

Make sure that you do/obey all safety instructions.
Refer to Safety Manual.
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INSTALLATION

Remove the battery pack from the machine before
installation.
Do not use accessories that are not recommended for
this machine.
3.1

UNPACK THE MACHINE

Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine
before use.
• If the parts are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the
machine.
• If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the
service center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and package in compliance with
local regulations.
3.2

ATTACH THE GUARD

Figure 2.
Do not touch the cut-off blade.
1. Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a
Phillips head screwdriver (not included).
2. Put the guard onto the trimmer head.
3. Align the screw holes on the guard with the screw
holes on the trimmer head.
4. Tighten the screws.
3.3

ATTACH THE EDGE GUIDE

Figure 4.
The edge guide can limit the cutting range of the
machine and decrease the risk of the damage caused
by the rotating cutting line.
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