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Translation of the origi- nal operating instructions GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Operating instructions 08/2021 READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
53_144013_C 1. INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing your Grass strimmer Excelion Alpha. Correctly used and maintained, this tool will give a satisfactory performance for many years. Warning Your device contains numerous recoverable or recyclable materials. Return it to your dealer or, failing this, to an approved servicing centre to be treated.
• Your Grass strimmer Excelion Alpha is a professional tool whose use is reserved exclusively for cleaning of green spaces (grass, dense grasses, woody weeds and brambles).
Replace worn or damaged parts so that the machine remains safe. Only use certified spare parts and acces- sories. 2.2. SAFETY MEASURES ASSOCIATED WITH CHARGER AND BATTERY USE Important Please refer to the tool battery instructions.PELLENC 2.3. SAFETY SIGNAGE LwA sound power level guaranteed. Risk of projections.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Read the user guide. Do not use a blade. IP54 protection index for the tool in working position with battery or Safety goggles, hearing protection counterweight (Protection against and a helmet are compulsory. dust and water projections in all di- rections).
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 3. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL FEATURES 3.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL Carrying strap. Carrying eyelet: allows attachment of the carrying strap. Round handle knob: used to lock the round handle position. Round handle: helps guide the grass strimmer.
Battery life According to use and battery type * Optimal operation will be achieved with a Pellenc ALPHA 260 or 520 battery. Determination of the noise levels and vibration rates is based on the operating conditions at the nominal maximum speed.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 4. COMMISSIONING For information about mandatory PPE when handling your tool, refer to Section 2.4, “Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)”. 4.1. CONTENTS OF THE KIT Make sure the kit contains: • A grass strimmer fitted with: •...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 4.2.2. REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE GUARD Unscrew the 4 screws using a T25 screwdriver. Remove the protective guard and the 4 screws 4.3. FITTING AND DISMOUNTING THE ROUND HANDLE 4.3.1. FITTING THE ROUND HANDLE Position the round handle (4) on the tube (5).
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Close the base of the round handle (21). Tighten the knob (3) of the round handle. 4.3.2. DISMOUNTING THE ROUND HANDLE Loosen the knob (3) of the round handle. Open the base of the round handle (21).
To prolong the life of the connectors, it is advisable to protect them when they are disconnected. Avoid leaving the connectors in contact with abrasive or dirty surfaces, or subjecting them to major impacts (falls). For more information on PELLENC batteries see the battery instructions. Note When the battery is connected to the tool, the information appears on the tool's handle digital display and disappears from the battery's digital display.
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GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Place the battery in the harness (see harness in- struction manual). Connect the extension cord (29) to the battery. Lock the connector by screwing the safety ring. Put on the harness (see harness instruction manu- al).
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 4.5. DISCONNECTING PELLENC BATTERIES 4.5.1. ALPHA 260 / 520 BATTERIES Disconnecting the battery from the tool: Pull the security lock to open it. Press the locking clip while keeping the safety lock open. Pull out the battery.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Remove the harness (see harness instruction man- ual). Disconnect the extension cord (29) from the battery. Remove the battery from the harness (see harness instructions). Detach the counterweight from the tool: Pull the security lock to open it.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 5.1.1. ADJUSTING THE ROUND HANDLE Loosen the knob (3) of the round handle. Position the round handle (4) along the tube (5). Align the control handle. Tighten the knob (3) of the round handle.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 5.1.2. ADJUSTING THE CARRYING STRAP Put on the carrying strap. Adjust the length. Pass the self-attaching fastener end of the strap un- der the main carrying strap. Fold the self-attaching fastener over the main strap.
5.2. SWITCHING ON PELLENC BATTERIES Note For more information on PELLENC batteries see the battery instructions. 5.2.1. ALPHA 260 / 520 BATTERIES Check that the charge level is displayed on the battery display: The charge level is not displayed on the battery display: •...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C • Press the On / Off button on the tool handle for 1 sec- ond. The battery should emit a beep. The 3 "speed" LEDs should light up on the tool handle. Then the charge level is displayed on the handle dis- play.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C • Press the On / Off button on the tool handle for 1 sec- ond. The battery should emit a beep. The 3 "speed" LEDs should light up on the tool handle. Then the charge level is displayed on the handle dis- play.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C • Press and hold the On / Off button on the tool handle for 3 seconds. • "BY" is displayed on the handle display. • Press one of the 2 on/off buttons on the battery.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 5.4.2. SPEED SELECTION Low speed: speed 1 • Press once on the tool On / Off button. • 1 LED lights up. Medium speed = speed 2 • Press twice on the tool On / Off button.
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GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Press the safety throttle. Keep the safety trigger pressed. Press the control trigger twice to prime. Keep the 2 triggers pressed for the tool to work. The pressure exerted on the trigger allows the rotational speed of the cutting head to be gradually increased up to the maximum value selected.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 5.6. ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE STRIMMER WIRE Start the tool. Select speed 3 by pressing the on/off button on the tool 3 times (all 3 LEDs should light up). Tap the cutting head on the ground.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Movement to be performed • Move the grass strimmer in half circles from left to right. • Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground. • Do not put the cutting head in contact with the ground.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 5.7.3. STRIMMING ALONG WALLS, FENCES, AROUND TREES AND FLOWER BEDS Use the protective guard as a barrier between the surface to be strimmed and the vegetation to be pro- tected. Movement to be performed • Move the grass strimmer in half circles from left to right.
6. SERVICE 6.1. MAINTENANCE ADVICE Caution Always disconnect the tool battery before starting tool maintenance. • Use products recommended by PELLENC. • In the event of any problem, consult an authorised PELLENC distributor. 6.2. MAINTENANCE TABLE At each Every After...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Clean with water after each use: • The protective casing (9). Note If necessary remove the protective casing (see Section 4.2.2, “Remove the protective guard”). • The cutting head (8). Note If necessary, remove the cutting head (see Sec- tion 6.4.1, “Removing the ALPHA CUT cutting...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Turn the cutting head until you find the notch to block the rotation of the cutting head support (8). Insert the supplied Torx 25 spanner or the head of a Torx 25 screwdriver into the notch of the cutting head support (25).
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Position the supplied Torx 25 spanner or a Torx 20 screwdriver in the slot between the cutting head (8) and the motor (21). Turn the cutting head until you find the notch to block the rotation of the cutting head support (8).
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GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C Preparing the strimmer wire. Important The maximum length of the strimmer wire should be: • 3.5 m for Ø 2.4 mm. The minimum length is one turn on the wire spool. Pass the strimmer wire through the eyelets of the cutting head.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 7. INCIDENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. TABLE OF INCIDENTS AND BREAKDOWNS - TROUBLESHOOTING LED status Incident / Probable cause Checks Solutions Repairer of the tool breakdown of the battery handle Press the Battery is off Battery switch...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C LED status Incident / Probable cause Checks Solutions Repairer of the tool breakdown of the battery handle At an autho- Change Authorised Trigger no rised PEL- the trigger PELLENC longer functions LENC distributor or sensor...
The error message "E4" appears on the handle dis- play of the tool. The battery emits 1 long beep. The battery emits 4 short beeps. The battery and the tool switch off. Important If the problem persists, contact an authorised Pellenc dealer.
53_144013_C 8. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 8.1. STORAGE • Switch off the tool (see Section 5.3, “ Switching off PELLENC batteries”). • Disconnect the battery (see Section 4.5, “Disconnecting PELLENC batteries”). • Store the battery (refer to the battery operating instructions).
PELLENC Products are guaranteed under the commercial warranty as from delivery to the customer for a period of two (2) years for products connected to a PELLENC battery, and for a period of one (1) year for other PELLENC products.
The DISTRIBUTOR undertakes to complete the computer commissioning declaration form, no later than eight days after the delivery of the property to the user customer, in order to activate the latter on the www.pellenc.com website under "warranties and training" in the "extranet" menu, using the identifier previously provided to them by PELLENC.
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 11. COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 11.1. "EC" DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: EXCELION ALPHA MANUFACTURER/ENTITY AUTHORISED TO COMPILE THE PELLENC TECHNICAL FILE ADDRESS Quartier Notre-Dame - 84120 Pertuis (France) We hereby declare that the machine referred to below as:...
GRASS STRIMMER EXCELION ALPHA 53_144013_C 11.2. UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY : EXCELION ALPHA MANUFACTURER / ENTITY AUTHORIZED TO COMPILE THE PELLENC TECHNICAL FILE ADDRESS Quartier Notre-Dame - 84120 Pertuis (France) We hereby declare that the machine referred to below as:...
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