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- Page 1 82V Cordless String Trimmer GT 160 (2101302) Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 www.greenworkstools.com/82v-Commercial/ 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 ..........................5 Know Your String Trimmer ....................7 Assembly ..........................9 Operation ........................... 1 4 Battery & Charger Maintenance..................2 3 Maintenance........................... 25 Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal .................26 Troubleshooting........................27 Warranty..........................29 Exploded View and Part List ........ -
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 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. • Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
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Page 5: 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 Amperes Current Hertz frequency (cycles per second) - Page 6 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 7: Know Your String Trimmer
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER Fig. 1... - Page 8 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 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY 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 10 ASSEMBLY 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 11 ASSEMBLY ATTACHINg THE guARD (See Figure 2.) 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 guard with a philips screwdriver. Fig.
- Page 12 ASSEMBLY ATTACHINg THE AuXILIARY HANDLE (See Figure 3.) Loosen the four screws (1) in the handle with a philips screwdriver (not included) and remove the screws from the handle. Fig. 3.1 Attach the auxiliary handle (2) and lower clamp (3) on the shaft Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operating position.
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY ADJusTINg THE CuTTINg sWATH (See Figure 4.) This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the guard. The line cut off blade continuously trims the line to ensure a consistent and efficient cut diameter. Advance line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION 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 15 OPERATION INsTALLINg THE BATTERY PACK (See Figure 5.) • Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard. REmOVINg THE BATTERY PACK (See Figure 5.) • Depress the battery release button (1) in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
- Page 16 OPERATION OPERATINg THE TRImmER (See Figure 7.) W A R N I N g Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between your body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury.
- Page 17 OPERATION 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 18 OPERATION REPLACINg sTRINg HEAD (See Figure 9.) The string head should be replaced whenever damage is visible or if the wear indicators on the face are worn smooth. If replacing line only refer to Replacing the Line later in this manual. Stop the unit and remove the battery pack.
- Page 19 OPERATION sPOOL REPLACEmENT (See Figure 10.) If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this manual. 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.
- Page 20 OPERATION Insert the ends of the lines through line exit holes in the sides of the cover. Line exit hole Cover Fig. 10.3 Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trimmer head. Push until cover snaps into place. Fig. 10.4 LINE REPLACEmENT (See Figure 11.) Line up the slots on the spool cap with the slots on the string head.
- Page 21 OPERATION Pull the line through until there is an equal amount of line on each side. Fig. 11.2 String head hole Turn the spool cap clock-wise to begin winding the string into the string head. Leave approximately 5 inches of string protruding out of each side of the head. Spool cap Fig.
- Page 22 OPERATION 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.
- Page 23 BATTERY & CHARGER MAINTENANCE CHARgINg PROCEDuRE NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge before first use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
- Page 24 BATTERY & CHARGER MAINTENANCE CHECKINg THE CHARgE If the battery pack does not charge properly: • Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off. • Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material. •...
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Page 25: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE gENERAL mAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc. Always store the machine clean and in a dry enclosure with the battery charged. maintenance task Each time Every two... -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause solution 1. Lines are welded to 1. Lubricate with silicone spray. themselves. 2. Not enough line on 2. Install more line. Refer to Line spool. Replacement earlier in this manual. Lines will not advance. 3. Lines are worn too short. 3.
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Page 29: Warranty
– 2 years from the date of purchase (non transferable) 1 Year Limited Battery Warranty Coverage: – Greenworks Commercial Battery Packs (GL 200, GL 250, GL 300, GL 400, GL 500, GL 900) – 1 year from the date of purchase (non transferable) 60 Day Limited Wearable Parts Warranty Coverage: –... - Page 30 LIMITED WARRANTY Any failure or part that has become inoperative due to accident, impact, abuse, misuse, neglect, mishandling, dulling of cutting edges, or failure to operate the product in accordance with the information provided in the instruction manual supplied with the product. Normal deterioration of the exterior due to use or exposure, and any repairs made necessary by normal wear, improper maintenance, improper lubrication, improper storage, dirt, abrasives, impact, moisture, water, rain, snow, rust, corrosion,...
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Page 31: Exploded View And Part List
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 32 PARTS LIST Item No. Part No. Description 311711418 Bare tool assembly 34130334 Auxiliary handle 34140334 Insert seat 33208334 Screw 339041410 fixed seat 333011410 Plate 311121410A Spool 333021410 Plate 333081410 Screw 32201319 Screw 333051410 Blade 341101418 Guard...
- Page 33 greenworks Tools PO Box 1238 mooresville, NC 28115 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-855-470-4267 Rev: 02 (08-25-16) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...
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