Fieldmann Fzs 2105 E Electric Trimmer Instruction Manual

FZS 2105 E
Electric String Trimmer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FZS 2105 E Electric Trimmer

Thank you for your purchase of the electric string trimmer. For your personal safety, read and understand the Instruction Manual before using it. Keep the Instruction Manual in a safe place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety warnings
Unpack the product carefully and be sure not to throw away any part of the package before having found all components of the product.
Keep the product in a dry place out of reach of children.
Read all cautions and instructions. Failure to adhere to warning cautions and instructions may result in an accident, fire, and/or a serious injury.

Packaging
The product is placed in a package to prevent damage during transport. This package is a raw material therefore it can be handed over for recycling.
Instructions for use
Before beginning to work with the machine, read the following safety rules and instructions for use. Familiarize yourself with operating elements and the proper use of the device. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend keeping the original package including the inner packaging materials, cash voucher, and guarantee card for a period of warranty at a minimum. For a case of transportation, pack the machine into the original box from the manufacturer, thus ensuring maximum protection of the product during a possible transport (e.g. moving or sending it to a service station).
Note: If you hand the machine over to the next person, hand it over together with the manual.
Adherence to the attached instructions for use is a precondition for the proper use of the machine. The operation manual includes also instructions for operation, maintenance, and repairs.
The manufacturer does not take any responsibility for accidents or damages resulting from the failure to adhere to this manual.

SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS ON MACHINE

	Warning!
	Read the Instruction Manual attentively before operating the tool.
	Keep other persons in a safe distance off the tool!
	Do not operate the tool if raining or in wet conditions.
	Always wear eye protection.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Keep all safety instructions when operating the electric tool. For your as well as other persons´ safety, read and understand the Instruction Manual attentively prior to use of the tool. Keep the Instruction Manual in a safe place for future reference.
When operating the tool, wear safety glasses.
When operating the tool, wear safety gloves.
Do not expose the tool to rain or moisture.
Read the Instructions Manual attentively and get familiarized with all control features and their functions.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the tool.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets away from the trimmer; the grass which is cut and dispersed may contain stones and debris. Should other persons in your close vicinity, particularly the children, stop mowing?
When operating the tool, keep other persons, children, or animals at a minimum distance of 4,5 m from the string trimmer.
Operate the tool only by daylight or by appropriate artificial lighting.
Prior to the use of the tool or after any impact, always check the string trimmer for damage or wear. Repair the string trimmer, if necessary. Do not operate the string trimmer if the cutting string is not properly fixed or is damaged.
Always check whether the tool is in a good condition. If not, it can endanger the user.
When operating the trimmer, always use all the safeguards.
Do not operate the trimmer in case the safeguards are damaged.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as stones, metal pieces, roots, other hard objects, plastic bags, nylon ropes, and other objects that cannot be cut.
Prior to the startup of the trimmer, make sure the nylon string does not touch stones or debris.
Do not place your arms and legs in the cutting area; especially not when starting up the motor.
Protect yourselves from injuries caused by the trimmer string. After you fixed a new cutting string, return the string trimmer to the standard operating position.
Do not use damaged or cracked cutting elements.
Do not use spare parts or accessories not delivered or not recommended by the string trimmer manufacturer.
Always clean the debris from the ventilation slots.
Do not carry the trimmer with your finger on the trigger; you will avoid the accidental startup of the machine.
Keep the balanced and safe position when mowing.
Clean the work area of wires, stones, and debris.
Do not cut hard objects. Imminent danger of injury or damage to the trimmer.
WARNING! Cutting elements keep rotating for a certain time after the motor was switched off!
Do not attempt to stop the cutting element (nylon string) with your hands. Let it stop by itself.
Do not use the string trimmer to cut grass that is not in contact with the ground i. e. grass on low walls, rockeries, etc.
Do not cross the roads or gravel paths with the string trimmer still running.

MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND ITEMS DELIVERED

Machine Description (See fig. 1)

Items Delivered
Remove the machine carefully from the packaging and check the completeness of the following parts:

Electric garden string trimmer – upper and lower part
Bolts connecting the lower and upper parts of the trimmer
Protective guard of the string
Handle with attachment bolt.
Operating instructions
Electric garden string trimmer – top, middle, and bottom part
If some parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

APPLICATION

The electric string trimmer is intended for grass mowing.
Use for other purposes is strictly forbidden.
The string trimmer is intended for domestic use only.

ASSEMBLY OF STRING TRIMMER

Join the top, middle, and bottom parts of the mower (Fig. 2) and secure all 3 parts with bolts (Fig. 3).
Insert the guard into grooves in the motor housing (Fig. 4) and fix the housing using the bolt attached (Fig. 5)
Plug the power cord into an approved extension cable.
Then create a loop on the power cord and insert it into an opening in the handle and hitch it onto the hook (Fig. 6 – 8.)

OPERATION

Connection to a power source
ATTENTION!
Before connecting the machine to a power source, always check whether the switch is off.
Plug the machine into a power source protected by a residual-current device.
Starting the string trimmer
The trimmer can only be started after pressing firmly the handle (A) (Fig. 9) and pressing the switch (B) (Fig. 9).
After switch (B) is released (Fig. 7), the tool is switched off automatically to prevent accidental movement and/or injury.

Note:
Before starting the string trimmer, check the length of the nylon strings.
Note:
The string trimmer is suitable for cutting grass up to 15 cm. When cutting higher grass, do so gradually in several phases.
ATTENTION! Warning:
Keep your feet at a sufficient distance from the mowing mechanism
After switching it off, the tool keeps running for approx. 5 sec.
Before putting it down, always switch off the tool.
Do not carry the machine by holding the cable or keeping the switch pressed.
Cutting string extension
If the cutting string is shortened during operation as a result of its wear, by applying a reasonable pressure onto the reel flange against the ground the string is pulled out automatically (Fig. 10). The string is then automatically cut at the maximum possible length by a blade (C) integrated into the trimmer cover (Fig. 10).
ATTENTION! Warning:
If you need to pull out the string manually, switch off the trimmer, unplug it from the socket and wait until the string stops moving completely.
String replacement / supplementation
Turn the machine upside down.
Turn the upper cover of the string head counter-clockwise (while holding the lower part).
Remove the disengaged cover and remove the reel. Remove all remnants of the old string from the reel.
Prepare two strings of equal length (approx. 4 m). Secure the ends of the strings into the prepared holes. Reel up both reels clockwise and pull the ends of the strings through openings in the reel cover. Then reattach the reel cover.
The head contains a spring – make sure the spring is in place under the reel.

MAINTENANCE

The trimmer string can dry out in the process of time. To keep the nylon string in perfect condition, store the spare pre-wound spools or loose string in a plastic bag with a  poon of water. clean the string trimmer, remove the battery and use mild soap and a damp cloth only.
Do not immerse the trimmer in water, nor hose it down. Avoid any liquid getting inside the string trimmer. Do not use pressurized water when cleaning the machine.
The line-cutting blade on the safeguard side can get blunt. Regular sharpening of the blade with a file is recommended.
While cleaning the string trimmer, disconnect the power cord and use mild soap and a damp cloth only. Do not immerse the trimmer in water, nor hose it down. Avoid any liquid getting inside the string trimmer. Do not use pressurized water when cleaning the machine.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Instructions Manual – language version only.

DISPOSAL

The machine and its accessories are made of various materials, e.g. of metal and plastics.
Hand over damaged components to sorted waste. Get yourselves informed by the respective authority.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING.
Put any used package material to the place determined by the municipality for waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
This symbol on products or accompanying documents means that used electric or electronic products must not be put into ordinary municipal waste. Hand over such products to determined collection points for proper disposal, restoration, and recycling. Alternatively, in some countries of the European Union or other European countries, you can return your products to your local dealer when you buy an equivalent new product. By dutiful disposal of this product, you can preserve precious natural resources and help prevent any potential adverse effects on the environment and human health which could be the result of wrong waste disposal. Ask your local authority or the nearest collection point for additional details. In case of improper disposal of this waste, kind penalties can be imposed in accordance with national regulations.
For companies in the European Union countries
Should you want to dispose of electric and electronic devices, ask your dealer or vendor for the necessary information. Disposal in other countries outside the European Union. Should you want to dispose of this product, ask your local authorities or your dealer for the necessary information about the disposal method.
This product fulfils all basic requirements of the EU directives that apply to it.

Text, design, and technical specifications can change without prior notice and we reserve the right for their change.

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Warranty Certificate
Serial No.
Dealer′s stamp
Date of purchase

Conditions of guarantee

This product is warranted for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase to the end-user.
The warranty is limited to the following conditions.
Warranty is referred only to the customer goods used for common domestic use. The claim for service can be applied either at the dealer’s shop where the product was bought or at below mentioned authorized service shops. The end-user is obligated to set up a claim immediately when the defects appeared but only till the end of the warranty period. The end-user is obligated to cooperate to certify the claiming defects. Only completed and clean (according to hygienic standards) products will be accepted. In case of an eligible warranty claim the warranty period will be prolonged by the period from the date of claim application till the date of taking over the product by the end-user, or the date the end-user is obligated to take it over. To obtain the service under this warranty, the end-user is obligated to certify his claim with the duly completed following documents: receipt, certificate of warranty, and certificate of installation…
This warranty is void especially if apply as follows:

• Defects that were put on sale.
• Wear-out or damage caused by common use.
• The product was damaged by unprofessional or wrong installation, used contrary to the applicable instruction manual, used contrary to legal enactment and common process of use, or used for another purpose that has been designed for.
• The product was damaged by uncared-for or insufficient maintenance.
• The product was damaged by dirt, accident, or force majeure (natural disaster, fire, flood, …).
• Defects on functionality caused by low duality of signal, electromagnetic field interference, etc.
• The product was mechanically damaged (e.g. broken button, fall. . .).
• Damage caused by the use of unsuitable media, fillings, expendable supplies (batteries), or by unsuitable working conditions (e.g. high temperatures, high humidity, quakes,…).
• Repair, modification, or other failure action to the product by an unauthorized person.
• End-user did not prove enough of his right to claim (time and place of purchase).
• Data on presented documents differs from data on products.
• Cases when the claiming product can not be identified according to the presented documents (e.g. the serial number or the warranty seal has been damaged).

Authorized service centers
Fast Plus, spoil. s r. O.
Na Pantech 18
SK 831 06 Bratislava
Slovenska Republika
tel: +421/ 249 105 811
Fax: +421/ 249 105 810
[email protected]
www.fastplus.sk