Before Using The Equipment - EINHELL GE-CT 18/33 Li E Original Operating Instructions

Warning:
The vibration and noise emission levels may vary
from the level specifi ed during actual use, depen-
ding on the way in which the power tool is used,
especially the type of workpiece it is used for.
Limit the operating time!
All stages of the operating cycle must be conside-
red (for example, times in which the electric tools
are switched off and times in which the tool is
switched on but operates without load).
Reduce noise generation and vibration to a
minimum!
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Use only equipment that is in perfect condi-
tion.
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Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
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Adapt your way of working to the equipment.
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Do not overload the equipment.
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Have the equipment checked if necessary.
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Switch off the equipment when not in use.
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Wear gloves.

5. Before using the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and
without a charger!
5.1 Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 3)
Push the guard hood (Item 7) onto the mount on
the motor housing as far as it will go and screw it
securely in place with the hex screw (Item 18).
Remove the protective sticker (Item 7a) from the
string blade (Fig. 4/ Item 7b).
Warning! Take care not to cut yourself on the
string blade.
5.2 Fitting the support bar (Fig. 5)
Push the support bar (Item 2) into the guides on
the housing as far as the stop. Use the assembly
screws (Item 19) to fasten the support bar at both
ends.
5.3 Fitting the additional handle (Fig. 6)
Attach the additional handle (Item 12) to the
attachment (Item 12a) and screw both parts to-
gether with the handle screw (Item 12b).
5.4 Fitting the long handle (Fig. 7)
Slot the top part of the long handle (Item 14)
into the bottom part of the long handle (Item 16).
Screw the handle connecting piece (Item 15) to
the bottom part of the long handle with the union
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nut (Item 11) on the top part of the long handle.
5.5 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 8)
a) Adjusting the tilt
Undo the handle screw (Item 12b). Set the
desired tilt of the additional handle (Item 12).
Tighten the handle screw (Item 12b) again.
b) Shifting the additional handle
Open (a) the lock (Item 12c) and move the
additional handle to the desired position.
Close (b) the lock (Item 12c).
The adjustment range is limited by a rivet and the
handle connecting piece.
5.6 Using the harness
The harness is intended to help you work safely
and ergonomically. Always switch off the equip-
ment before you release the harness – risk of
injury.
Warning! Use only the carrying strap which is
supplied with the tool. Never use more than one
carrying strap at any time. To ensure that you can
open and remove the carrying strap at any time,
never carry several tools simultaneously.
1. Hook the carabiner (Fig. 9/Item 6a) into the
strap attachment.
2. Slip the carrying strap over your shoulder
(Fig. 10).
3. Set the length of the harness in such a way
that the cutting head runs parallel to the
ground. To establish the optimum length of
the harness, you should then make a few
swinging movements without starting the
equipment.
4. The harness is equipped with a buckle. Press
the hooks together (Fig. 11) if you need to put
down the equipment quickly.
Each time before use, check the following :
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That the equipment is in perfect condition and
that the safety devices and cutting devices
are complete.
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That all screws are securely fastened.
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That all moving parts move smoothly.
5.7 Installing the battery
Push the battery into the battery mount provided
(Fig. 1/Item 1). The battery will be heard to click
into place when it has been pushed fully in (Fig.
12). To take out the battery, press the pushlock
button (Fig. 12/Item C) and remove the battery.
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