GreenWorks GD40BCB - Description; Purpose; Overview; Safety

1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and
other similar vegetation at or around ground level. The
cutting plane must be approximately parallel to the
ground surface. You cannot use the machine to cut or
chop hedges, shrubs, bushes, flowers and compost.
1.2 OVERVIEW
Figure 1 - 23.
1
Trigger
2
Lock-out button
3
Upper shaft
4
Auxiliary handle
5
Lower shaft
6
Guard
7
Cut-off blade
8
Trimmer head
9
Guard cap
10
Blade
11
Release button
12
Positioning hole
13
Hex wrench
14
Central knob
15
Cap
16
Lower support
17
Spool cover
18
Spool
19
Tab
20
Line exit hole
21
Wrench
22
Nut
23
Outer cup
24
Outer ring-nut
25
Inner cup
26
Angle transmission hole
27
Bump knob
A
Direction of rotation
B
Best cutting area
C
Dangerous cutting area
2 SAFETY
WARNING
Make sure that you follow all safety instructions.
Refer to Safety Manual.
3 INSTALLATION
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
installation.
WARNING
Do not use accessories that are not recommended for
this machine.
3.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine
before use.
WARNING
• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use
the machine.
• If parts are missing, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the
service center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation provided in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance
with local regulations.
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not insert battery before
the tool is assembled completely.
3.2 ATTACH THE GUARD
Figure 2.
WARNING
Do not touch the cut-off blade.
1. Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a
Phillips screwdriver (not provided).
2. Put the guard onto the trimmer head.
3. Align the screw holes on the guard with the screw
holes on the trimmer head.
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Put the guard cap onto the guard.
6. Align the screw holes on the guard cap with the
screw holes on the guard.
7. Tighten the screws.
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