GreenWorks STE456, Operator'S Manual

8

INSTALLATION

8.1

UNPACK THE MACHINE

WARNING

Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine

before use.

WARNING

• If the parts have damage, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the

machine.

• If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the

service center.

1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and package in compliance with

local regulations.

8.2

ATTACH THE GUARD

Figure 2.

WARNING

Do not touch the cut-off blade.

1. Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a

Phillips head screwdriver (not included).

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.

8.3

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.

8.4

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.

8.5

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.

WARNING

• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace

the battery pack or the charger.

• Stop the machine and wait until the engine 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.

8.6

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.

1. Push and hold the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.

9

OPERATION

IMPORTANT

Before you operate the machine, read and understand

the safety regulations and the operation instructions.

WARNING

Be careful when you operate the machine.

9.1

START THE MACHINE

Figure 6.

1. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.
2. Push the speed switch to the desired operating

speed. Push the speed switch to position 1 for low

speed or position 2 for high speed.

9.2

STOP THE MACHINE

Figure 6.

1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.

9.3

OPERATION TIPS

Figure 7.

WARNING

Keep clearance between the body and the machine.

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