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- Page 1 40V 14’’ Brushless String Trimmer ST-140-T Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-833-493-5483 www.greenworkselite.com Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 Product Specifications ......................2 Important Safety Instructions ....................3 Symbols ..........................6 Know Your String Trimmer ....................8 Assembly ........................... 1 0 Operation ........................... 1 6 Maintenance........................... 26 Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal .................27 Troubleshooting........................28 Warranty..........................30 Exploded View and Part List ....................31 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40V 14’’... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. - Page 4 • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. • Use only with Greenworks Elite batteries: L-300, L600. • Use only with Greenworks Elite Chargers: C-220, C-400.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. CHILD SAFETY Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children. •...
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Page 6: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Minutes Time Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current... - Page 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Page 8: Know Your String Trimmer
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER Rear handle Auxilary handle Coupler Trimmer shaft Guard Lock-out button Switch trigger Line cut-off blade Edge guide Fig. 1... - Page 9 KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER (See Figure 1.) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
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Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION UNPACKING This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •... - Page 11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. W A R N I N G Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this string trimmer.
- Page 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION ATTACHING THE GUARD (See Figure 3.) NOTE: Install the guard before the attachment is connected to the lower shaft. Invert the string trimmer to access the trimmer head. Remove supplied screws (1) from the trimmer head (4) with a philips screwdriver (not included).
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION INSTALLING THE UPPER SHAFT TO THE LOWER SHAFT (See Figure 4.) W A R N I N G Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while string trimmer is running. Failure to stop the motor can cause serious personal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.
- Page 14 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Fig.5.1 Attach the auxiliary handle (2) and lower clamp (3) on the shaft. Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operating position. Fig.5.2 Insert and tighten the two screws so that the handle cannot be rotated on the shaft. LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE (See Figure 6.) The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the guard.
- Page 15 OPERATION INSTRUCTION W A R N I N G Read and understand entire Operator's Manual for each optional attachment used on this power head and follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. W A R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless.
- Page 16 OPERATION INSTRUCTION INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7.) • Place the battery pack in the trimmer. Align raised ribs (3) on battery pack with grooves in the trimmer’s battery port. • Make sure the latch on the back of the battery pack clicks into place and that battery pack is fully seated and secure in the trimmer before beginning operation.
- Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTION OPERATING THE TRIMMER (See Figure 9.) W A R N I N G Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury.
- Page 18 OPERATION INSTRUCTION W A R N I N G Any contact with the attachment cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. W A R N I N G Read the safety information for safe operation when using a blade attachment and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your attachment manual.
- Page 19 OPERATION INSTRUCTION REPLACING THE LINE (See Figure 10.) Press the tabs simultaneously on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool. Cover Spool Fig. 10.1 Remove any remaining line. Clean dirt and debris from all parts. Replace spool if it is worn or damaged. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or replace line using 25 feet (8 meters) of 0.080 inch (2.0 mm) diameter line.
- Page 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTION With your finger between the lines, wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction. Fig.10.3 Position the lines in the guide slots. Fig.10.4 Place the spool in the cover as shown below. Fig.10.5...
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Page 21: Operation
OPERATION INSTRUCTION 10. Insert the ends of the lines through the line exit holes in the sides of the cover. Fig.10.6 11. Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into place. Fig.10.7 REPLACINT THE BUMP KNOB (See Figure 11.) Remove the battery pack. - Page 22 OPERATION INSTRUCTION While holding the bump knob (1), firmly pry it out with a wrench. Fig.11.2 Replace with a new bump knob (1). Push the bump knob into the spool housing (2). Fig.11.3...
- Page 23 OPERATION INSTRUCTION CUTTING TIPS (See Figure 12.) • Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. • The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
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Page 24: Maintenance
Visual check of the tool (no cracks or deformation) Visual check of the tool at the shaft attachment (no deformations or wear) Check the battery level Inspection of the tool by an approved Greenworks dealer... -
Page 25: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this string trimmer battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material. W A R N I N G All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution 1. The battery pack is not 1. Attach the battery pack to the trimmer. attached to the trimmer. 2. No electrical contact 2. Remove battery check contact and reinstall between the trimmer and the battery pack. battery. - Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution 1. The motor shaft or trimmer 1. Stop the trimmer, remove the battery, and head is bound with grass. clean the motor shaft and trimmer head. 2. Remove the battery and replace the cutting 2. There is not enough line on line;...
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Page 28: Warranty
(4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS ELITE, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for... - Page 29 EXPLODED VIEW...
- Page 30 PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION 311202475 KIT, HANDLE 311212475 KIT, PCB BOARD 311222475 KIT, SWITCH TRIGGER 311232475 KIT, AUXILARY HANDLE 311242475 KIT, COUPLER 311252475 KIT, UPPER SHAFT 311262475 KIT, LOWER SHAFT 311272475 KIT, SPRING WIRE 311282475 KIT, GUARD 311292475 KIT, MOTOR 311302475 KIT, STRING HEAD...
- Page 31 Greenworks Tools PO Box 1238 Mooresville, NC 28115 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-833-493-5483 Rev: 00 (09-22-17)
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