Summary of Contents for Victa 1697409
- Page 1 18V LITHIUM-ION TWIN BATTERY CORDLESS POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY & OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING! Read this manual before operating your product.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTES Details Thank you for purchasing your Victa product. Victa prides itself in the quality and performance of all its products. This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your product. Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Features & Definitions Features & supplied items Safety & Handling General/Electrical/Personal safety Power Tool use and care Battery use and care Product Disposal Assembly Procedures Unpacking Handle Assembly Carry Strap Harness Assembly Shaft assembly Operating Instructions Operating the powerhead Installing &... -
Page 4: Features & Supplied Items
FEATURES DEFINITIONS Features & Supplied Items - 18V Twin Battery Line Trimmer NOTE: Refer to figure A. Operating Handle Presence Switch Throttle Trigger Battery Housing Front Handle Harness mounting bracket Harness Speed adjustment panel Shaft Motor Housing Shaft Coupling Battery (may not be included) Battery Charger (may not be included) - Grass Trimmer Instruction/Safety Manual (not shown) - Battery &... -
Page 5: General/Electrical/Personal Safety
General Safety WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work Area Safety •... -
Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care
• Do not use the machine indoors. Only store the machine indoors in a dry & secure location. Keep the machine out of reach of children. • Do not use the machine in a rush. Always walk & never run with the machine. Power Tool Use and Care •... -
Page 7: Battery Use And Care
Battery Use and Care • 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 power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. -
Page 8: Product Disposal
Product Disposal CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. The battery contains material which is hazardous to you and the environment. It must be removed and disposed of separately at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries. -
Page 9: Handle Assembly
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Handle Assembly Fitting the handle 1. Remove all the screws from the handle. (Fig.1) 2. Position brackets on Shaft and tighten the screws.(Fig.2) 3. Position the front handle at least 10cm from the shaft coupling. (Fig.3) WARNING The front handle should not be positioned less than 10cm from the shaft coupling to maintain the recommended safety distance from the cutting element. -
Page 10: Shaft Assembly
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Shaft Assembly 1. Loosen the knob (3) on the coupling (1). (Fig. 5). 2. Push the pin on the attachment shaft (2) inwards and carefully slide the attachment shaft into the coupling. Note: When inserting attachment shaft into the coupling, shifting of the shaft alignment by slight rotation of the cutting head may assist with Fig. -
Page 11: Operating The Powerhead
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating The Machine Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. The trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. -
Page 12: Speed Adjustment
Note: When the highest speed setting is activated, pressing the speed control button again willl revert the speed setting back to the lowest speed. Note: When using this machine with the Victa pole saw attachment, the highest speed is recommended. -
Page 13: Cleaning
Cleaning WARNING To prevent serious personal injury remove the battery from the machine before servicing, cleaning, or removing debris. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. • Do not immerse the machine or any part of it in water. •... -
Page 14: Maintenance Chart
Maintenance Chart Refer to the following table for routine maintenance. Features Requirements • Throttle trigger Check operation Presence trigger Check • • • Battery locking latch Check • • • Shaft coupling Check and tighten • • Ventilation Grills Clean •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Motor fails to run Flat battery Recharge battery when trigger is depressed Battery Refit battery disengaged Replace battery Faulty battery Excessive Cut off blade worn Replace cut off blade vibration Bumphead not Refit bumphead fitted correctly Broken drive shaft Replace drive shaft Coupling not fitted... -
Page 16: Product Specification
Motor Specification 36V DC (2 x 18V) Motor Speed (rpm) 10,000 Product Weight (No battery) 3.2 kg CAUTION: For use with VICTA handheld attachments specified in this manual only Approved Attachments Description Model number Line trimmer (straight shaft) 1697409 Line trimmer (bent shaft) -
Page 17: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specification Model Max Rotation/ Noise Vibration m/s² chain speed Rear Handle Front Handle 1697409 5700 rpm 105.0 2.91 5.01 1697410 7200 rpm 104.0 2.91 5.01 1696894 14 m/s 105.0 2.90 4.52 1696896 1860 rpm 95.0 4.63 3.39 A warning: •... - Page 18 ©2021 Briggs & Stratton LLC Victa is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice.
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