Assemble The Shaft; Attach The Auxiliary Handle; Install The Battery Pack; Remove The Battery Pack - GreenWorks GD40BC Manuel Opérateur

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6. Align the screw holes on the guard cap with the
screw holes on the guard.
7. Tighten the screws.
3.3

ASSEMBLE THE SHAFT

Figure 3.
1. Loosen the knob on the coupler.
2. Push in the release button on the lower shaft.
3. Align the release button with the positioning hole
and move the two shafts.
4. Turn the lower shaft until the button locks into the
positioning hole.
5. Tighten the knob.
3.4

ATTACH THE AUXILIARY HANDLE

Figure 4.
1. Remove the screws from the handle with a Phillips
screwdriver (not provided).
2. Attach the auxiliary handle and lower clamp on the
shaft.
3. Set the auxiliary handle in the comfortable position.
4. Tighten the screws.
3.5

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.
• 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, know, and do 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

Before you operate the machine, read and understand
the safety regulations and the operation instructions.
WARNING

IMPORTANT

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Be careful when you operate the machine.
4.1

CONTROLS

4.2

START THE MACHINE

Figure 5.
1. Push the on/off button.
2. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.
3. Push the speed button to adjust the speed
according to the grass condition.
4.3

STOP THE MACHINE

Figure 5.
1. Release the trigger.
2. Push the on/off button again to turn the machine off.
4.4

OPERATION TIPS

Figure 6.
Keep clearance between the body and the machine.
Do not operate the machine without guard in place.
Do these tips when you use the machine
• Keep the machine connected to the correctly worn
harness.
• Keep a firm hold with the 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 7.
• 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 the dangerous area.
• 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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