GreenWorks Pro ST60L210, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 855 345 3934 www GreenWorksTools com 60V Cordless String Trimmer ST60L210 ...

Page 2: ...Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal 26 Troubleshooting 27 Limited Warranty 29 Exploded View and Part List 30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 60V CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER Type Cordless battery powered Motor 60V Brushless Cutting Width 14 in 16 in 35 6 cm 40 6 cm Line Diameter Nylon 0 080 2 mm Speed 6000 7000 10 RPM Feed Type Bump Feed Weight without battery 7 1 lbs 3 2 kg ...

Page 3: ...se common sense Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Always store idle power tools indoors When not in use power tools should be stored indoors in a dry place out of reach of children Power tool maintenance Replace string head if cracked chipped or damaged in any way Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened...

Page 4: ...r When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal Under abusive conditions liquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns or temperature above 265 F 130 C may cause explosion W A R N I...

Page 5: ...any type of blade on a product or displaying this symbol min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comp...

Page 6: ... full face shield when needed We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 W A R N I N G The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear saf...

Page 7: ...7 know your string trimmer 3 4 5 6 1 2 9 7 8 11 10 Fig 1 ...

Page 8: ...iary handle for ease of operation and to prevent loss of control 4 COUPLER The coupler connects and locks the two shafts 5 GUARD The trimmer includes a guard that helps protect from flying debris 6 TRIMMER SHAFT The trimmer shaft encloses and protects the cables between the motor and rear handle 7 HIGH LOW SPEED BUTTON The high low speed button adjusts the speed 8 VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER Provides a...

Page 9: ... S tr in g T ri m m e r Re ad al l sa fe ty ru le s an d in st ru ct io ns ca re fu lly be fo re op er at in g th is to ol O w n e r s M a n u a l TO LL F R E E H E LP LI N E 1 85 5 34 5 39 34 w w w G re en W or ks To ol s co m S T 6 0 L 0 0 1 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 a...

Page 10: ...immer Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury W A R N I N G Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury attaching the EDGE GUIDE The edge guide can limit the cutting range of the trimmer and reduce the r...

Page 11: ...e supplied screws 1 from the trimmer head 4 with a philips head screwdriver not included Fig 3 1 1 4 3 Place the guard 2 on to the trimmer head 4 Align the screw holes on the guard 3 with the screw holes on the trimmer head 4 Fig 3 2 2 3 4 5 Insert the screws into the trimmer head fastening the guard in place using a philips head screwdriver not included Fig 3 3 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 12: ...evel surface 2 Loosen the knob 1 on the coupler 5 3 Push in the release button 2 located on the lower shaft 3 Align the release button with the positioning hole 4 and slide the two shafts together Rotate the lower shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole 1 5 4 2 3 Fig 4 1 2 NOTE If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole the shafts are not locked into place Sli...

Page 13: ...lips screwdriver not included and remove the screws from the handle Fig 5 1 1 2 Attach the auxiliary handle 2 and lower clamp 3 on the shaft 3 Adjust handle up or down if necessary to desired operating position Fig 5 2 2 3 4 Insert and tighten the two screws so that the handle cannot be rotated on the shaft ...

Page 14: ...never you hear the engine running faster than normal or when trimming efficiency diminishes This will maintain best performance and keep line long enough to advance properly This trimmer is currently set at the 14 in cutting swath To adjust to a cutting swath of 16 in 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Remove the blade screws then rotate the line cut off blade 180 3 Tighten the blade screw Screw Cut off ...

Page 15: ... W A R N I N G 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 W A R N I N G This string trimmer is not meant to be used with brush cutter attachments Use of a brush cutter attachment could cause serious personal injuries or property damage ...

Page 16: ...attery release button 1 in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool Fig 7 1 starting and stopping the trimmer See Figure 8 Slide the speed switch 1 to the desired operating speed Slide the speed switch to position 1 for low speed or position 2 for high speed Press the lock off lever 2 Squeeze the switch trigger 3 to start Release the switch trigger to stop Fig 8 1 2 3 OPERATI...

Page 17: ... trimmer Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the auxiliary handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height Cut tall grass from the top down This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overhearing ...

Page 18: ...to keep an accurate cutting swath Fig 10 Bump knob REPLACING THE LINE See Figure 11 1 Press the tabs simultaneously on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool Fig 11 1 Cover Spool Tab 2 Remove any remaining line 3 Clean dirt and debris from all parts Replace spool if it is worn or damaged 4 Replace with a pre wound spool or replace line using 10 feet 3 meters of 0 080 inch 2 0 mm d...

Page 19: ...the midpoint and insert the bend into the slot in the center rim of the spool Ensure line snaps into position in the slot Slot Fig 11 2 7 With your finger between the lines wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction Fig 11 3 8 Position the lines in the guide slots Fig 11 4 ...

Page 20: ...l in the cover as shown below Fig 11 5 10 Insert the ends of the lines through the line exit holes in the sides of the cover Fig 11 6 11 Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trimmer head Push until cover snaps into place Fig 11 7 ...

Page 21: ... pack 2 Press the tabs simultaneously on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool Fig 12 1 Cover Spool Tab 3 While holding the bump knob 1 firmly pull it out Fig 12 2 1 4 Replace with a new bump knob 1 Push the bump knob into the spool housing 2 Fig 12 3 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...id cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 13 Use the tip of string to do the cutting do not force string head into uncut grass Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear and breakage Stone and brick walls curbs and wood may wear string rapidly Avoid trees and shrubs Tree bark wood moldings siding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string dANgEROUs CUTTINg AREA BEsT CUTTINg ARE...

Page 23: ...machine clean and in a dry enclosure with the battery charged MAINTENANCE Maintenance task Each time the machine is used Every two hours Each week After use Every year or when required Visual check of the tool s safety systems distancing device carrying eye safety casing X X Check the trigger safety system functions X Check the sharpness of blades and sharpen if necessary X X X Visual check of the...

Page 24: ...he battery pack cracks or breaks with or without leaks do not recharge it and do not use Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT To avoid injury and risk of fire explosion or electric shock and to avoid damage to the environment Cover the battery s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components DO...

Page 25: ... battery pack and mount the guard on the trimmer 2 Heavy cutting line is used 2 Use only with nylon cutting line 0 08 diameter or less 3 The motor shaft or trimmer head is bound with grass 3 Stop the trimmer remove the battery and remove the grass from the motor shaft and trimmer head 4 The motor is overloaded 4 Remove the trimmer head from the grass The motor will recover to work as soon as the l...

Page 26: ...ne Replacement earlier in this manual Line keeps breaking 1 Trimmer used incorrectly 1 Only trim with the tip of the line avoid stones walls and other hard objects Feed the line regularly to maintain full cutting width Grass wraps around trimmer head and motor housing 1 Cutting tall grass at ground level 1 Cut tall grass from the top down removing no more than 8 inches in each pass to prevent wrap...

Page 27: ...y part that has become inoperative due to misuse abuse neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration or 2 The unit if it has not been operated and or maintained in accordance with the owner s manual or 3 Normal wear except as noted below 4 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants blade sharpening 5 Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure GREENWORKS Helpline 1 8...

Page 28: ...28 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 29: ...36 4 Auxiliary handle 1 5 34203836 Rubber washer 1 6 33301836 Clamp 1 7 34201877 Rubber ring 1 8 341111437AB Knob 1 9 333031453 Edge guide 1 10 332041428 Spring 1 11 341041429AB Bump knob 1 12 311101429 Spool 1 13 311091429 Spool cover 1 14 341131453 Guard 1 15 322011429 Screw 2 16 333011429 Blade 1 17 32207319 Screw 2 18 32916131 Spring washer 2 ...

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