EGO Power Plus STX3800 - LINE TRIMMER Manual

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

	Safety Alert		To reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator's manual.
	Wear Eye Protection-Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.		Wear Safety Footwear-Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.
	Wear Ear Protection-Always wear ear protection when operating this product.		Wear Protective Gloves-Protect your hands with gloves when handling blade or blade guard.
	Wear Head Protection-Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.		Beware of blade thrust-Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust.
	Do not install round cutting blades.		Line diameter-The Diameter of the nylon cutting line
	Cutting width-The Max. cutting width of line trimmer		Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage. Ensure that other people and pets remain away from the brush cutter when it is in use.
	Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 15m away from the line trimmer when it is in use.		Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
	Guaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to the European community's Directive.		This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
	Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.	V	Voltage
n0	No Load Speed-Rotational speed, at no load	.../min	Per Minute
	Direct Current	kg	Kilogram

The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage		56 V
No-load Speed		Up to 5800 /min
Cutting Mechanism		Bump Head
Cutting Line Type		3.0mm nylon twist line
Cutting Width		38 cm
Recommended Operating Temperature		0°C-40°C
Recommended Storage Temperature		-20°C-70°C
Optimum Charging Temperature		5°C-40°C
Weight (without battery pack)		5.8 kg
Measured sound power level LWA		94.2 dB(A) K=1.8 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operator's ear LPA		74.15 dB(A) K=2.5 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA (measured according to 2000/14/EC)		96 dB(A)
Valuation of vibration ah:	Front-assist handle	3.2 m/s2 K=1,5 m/s2
	Rear handle	2.3 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2

• The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
• The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value in which the tool is used; In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.

PACKING LIST

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER (Fig. A1)

1. Socket
2. Lock-off Lever
3. Threshold Ring
4. Loop handle
5. Trimmer Line
6. Guard Assembly
7. Shaft
8. Trigger
9. Rear handle
10. Trimmer Head(Bump head)
11. Release tab
12. Line-cutting blade
13. Safety barrier bar (For brush cutter head only)
14. Locking pole for safety barrier bar (For brush cutter head only)
15. Out flange (For brush cutter head only)
16. Nut (For brush cutter head only)
17. Screw
18. Allen key
19. Nut

ASSEMBLY

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.

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this Line trimmer. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always unplug the battery connector from the socket when assembling parts.

When the tool is equipped with brush cutter head, the safety barrier bar should be mounted.

MOUNTING THE GUARD

Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard. Take care of the blade on the guard and protect your hand from cutting.

Never operate the tool without the guard firmly in place. The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user! When the guard is fixed, never attempt to remove or adjust the guard, if a replacement is needed, it should be performed by a qualified service technician!

Loosen and remove the two screws from the guard (Fig. B), align the guard mounting holes with the assembly holes and then lock the guard onto the shaft base with the two screws, together with two spring washers (Fig. C).

Make sure the guard is fixed according to Fig. B & C, any reverse fixing will cause great danger!

MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE LOOP HANDLE

1. Stop the motor and unplug the battery connector from the socket., if installed.
2. Loosen the wing nut to separate the adjustable loop handle (Fig. D).

NOTICE: Install the safety barrier bar assembly onto the loop handle with the two screws when the tool is equipped with brush cutter head.

Fig. D parts description see below:

NOTICE: There are two kinds of locking pole, the shorter one is for trimmer head. The longer one is for brush cutter head. Be carefully to choose the correct locking pole when using the tool.

3. Push the loop handle onto the shaft at the front of threshold ring. Never place it between the threshold ring and rear handle area.(Fig. E).
   
   NOTICE: Adjust the loop handle between the threshold ring and the warning label when the tool is equipped with brush cutter head (Fig. F).
   
4. Insert the clamping block into the handle slot (Fig. G).
   
5. Mount the locking pole, and pre-tighten them with the wing nut. Make sure that the loop handle is upwards and points toward the top of the rear handle (Fig. H).
   
6. Adjust the loop handle between the threshold ring and the label until find the comfortable position when using the trimmer. .
7. Lock the lever of the locking pole (Fig. I).
   

Never operate the tool without the loop handle firmly in place.

Only fix the loop handle between the threshold ring and the label.

REPLACE THE TRIMMER HEAD WITH THE 3-TEETH BLADE

1. Remove the power plug from the string trimmer.
2. Rotate the trimmer head to align the slot in the flange with the shaft-locking hole in the gear case and insert a stabilizer into the hole (Fig. J).
   
3. Rotate the trimmer head clockwise to remove it (Fig. J).
4. Remove the guard accessory by loosening the three screws with washer (Fig. K3).
   

NOTICE: To protect against injury, you have to wear gloves prior to any operation with the 3-teeth blade.

5. Mount the inner flange and flange cover into its place (Fig. L1).
   
6. Mount the blade onto the motor shaft, ensuring that the surface of the blade is flush with the surface of the inner flange bulge. Mount the outer flange and the nut (Fig. L2). Pre-tighten the nut in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction by hand.
   
7. Position the gear case against a solid surface for support. With one hand hold the brush cutter shaft and the other hand grasp the multi-function wrench to tighten the nut following the directional arrow icon marked on the outer flange (Fig. L3).
   

OPERATION

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

Always wear eye protection, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

To prevent serious personal injury, unplug the battery connector from the socket before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit.

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Trimming: used for removing grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders.

Cutting: used for cutting the grass that is difficult to reach using a normal mower.

NOTICE: The tool is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use, for example hedge trimming, is deemed to be a case of misuse.

ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY CABLE

Use only with EGO's battery packs and chargers listed in Fig. A2 Fully charge before first use.

To Install Battery cable (Fig. M)

Align of plug with of line trimmer. Insert the plug into the machine until the green seal completely disappeared into the socket.

To Remove
Release the battery cord from the mounting groove and pull out the plug from the line trimmer.

STARTING/STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER

(Fig. N)

To Start
Push the lock-off Lever to position "ON", push the locking tongue forward then depress the switch trigger. The trigger is stepless speed adjusting. The more you pull up the trigger, the higher speed it is.

To Stop
Release the switch trigger and push the lock-off button back to position "OFF".

Always unplug the battery connector from the socket during work breaks and after finishing work.

USING THE LINE TRIMMER

To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations.

Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line, that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets at least 15m away; there still may be risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately. Before each use, check for damage/worn parts Check the bump head, guard and loop handle and replace the parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any away.

The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended that you periodically sharpen it with a file or replace it with a new blade. After each use, clean the trimmer.

Obstructions in the vents will prevent the air from flowing into the motor housing and result in overheating or damaged of the motor.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Keep air vents in the motor housing from debris at all times.

Never use water for cleaning your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

ADJUSTING CUTTING LINE LENGTH

The trimmer head allows the operator to release more cutting line without stopping the motor. As line becomes frayed or worn, additional line can be released by lightly tapping the bump knob on the ground while operating the trimmer.

NOTICE: Line release will become more difficult if the cutting line becomes too short.

Do not remove or alter the linecutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will cause the motor to overheat and may result in serious personal injury.

Line replacement

NOTICE: Always use the recommended nylon cutting line with a diameter that does not exceed 3.0 mm. Using line other than that specified may cause the line trimmer to overheat or become damaged.

Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.

1. Remove the power plug from the string trimmer.
2. Remove the remaining cutting line, if necessary.
3. Cut 8m long cutting line, Insert the line into the mounting hole inside the eyelet (Fig. 01). Push and pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides of the spool.
   
4. Press, while rotating the lower cover assembly in the arrow direction, to wind the line onto the spool until approximately 14cm of line is showing on each side (Fig. 02).
   
5. Push the lower cover assembly down while pulling on the lines to manually advance the line and to check for proper assembly of the trimmer head.

When the cutting line breaks from the line outlet or the cutting line is not released when the trimmer head is tapped, follow the steps below:

1. Press the release tabs on the upper cover and remove the lower cover assembly by pulling it straight out (Fig. K1 & K2).
   
2. Remove the cutting line from the spool.
3. With one hand holding the lower cover assembly, use the other hand to grasp the lower cover assembly and align the tabs on the upper cover with the holes in the lower cover assembly (Fig. 03); Use your palm to press the lower cover assembly until the tabs lock with the upper cover.
   
4. Follow the instructions in "LINE REPLACEMENT" to reload the cutting line.

MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.

To prevent serious personal injury, unplug the battery connector from the socket before servicing, cleaning, changing add-on attachments or removing material from the unit.

LUBRICATE THE GEAR CASE

For best operation and longer lifetime, lubricate the gear case with a special grease (4-5g each time) after every 50 hours operation.

The special grease should meet the following requirements.

1. Belong to DIN51818: NLGI-1 cone penetration degree.
2. Ester base grease.
3. Excellent low-temperature startup, EP, mechanical shearing, abrasion resistance and oxidative stability properties.
4. Operation temperature must contain -40~180°C. Remove the battery plug and the sealing screw. Lubricating the gear case through the oil-hole.

Do not lubricate while the brush cutter is still connected with battery or running.

CLEANING THE UNIT

Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.

STORING THE UNIT

Unplug the battery connector from the socket from the line trimmer when it is not in use.

Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.

Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers, petrol, or other chemicals.

Use of a transport cover for metal blades during transport and storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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