Attach The Auxiliary Handle; Install The Battery Pack; Remove The Battery Pack; Operation - GreenWorks GD60BC Operator's Manual

1. Loosen the screw on the coupler.
2. Push in the release button on the lower shaft.
3. Align the release button with the positioning hole and
slide the two shafts.
4. Turn the lower shaft until the button locks into the
positioning hole.
5. Tighten the screw with the hex wrench.
3.4 ATTACH THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE
Figure 4.
1. Remove the knob from the handle.
2. Attach the auxiliary handle on the shaft.
3. Set the auxiliary handle in the comfortable position.
4. Put the bolt through the holes.
5. Tighten the auxiliary handle with the knob.
3.5

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.
WARNING
• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the
battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before
you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, understand, and follow the instructions in the
battery and charger manual.
1. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in
the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until
the battery pack locks into place.
3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
3.6

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.
1. Push and hold the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
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OPERATION

IMPORTANT
Before you operate the machine, read and understand the
safety regulations and the operation instructions.
WARNING
Be careful when you operate the machine.
4.1

START THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
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1. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.
2. Push the speed switch to the desired operating speed.
Push the speed switch to position 1 for low speed or
position 2 for high speed.
4.2

STOP THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
4.3

USE THE SHOULDER STRAP

Figure 7.
1. Attach the carabiner to the carrying ring on the pole.
2. Put on the shoulder strap.
3. Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner is
about the width of a hand below your right hip.
4.4

OPERATION TIPS

Figure 7.
Keep clearance between the body and the machine.
Do not operate the machine without guard in place.
Follow these tips when you use the machine:
• Keep the machine connected to the correctly worn
harness.
• Keep a firm hold with two hands on the machine while
you operate the machine.
• Cut tall grass from the top down.
If grass winds around the trimmer head:
• Remove the battery pack.
• Remove the grass.
4.5

CUTTING TIPS

Figure 8.
• Tilt the machine toward the area to be cut. Use the tip of
the cutting line to cut grass.
• Move the machine from right to left to prevent thrown
debris toward the operator.
• Do not cut in dangerous areas.
• Do not force the trimmer head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause cutting line wear and
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood can
wear the cutting line quickly.
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WARNING
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