RADLEY 5073-357 Owner's Manual

20v max cordless grass trimmer

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Page 1 5073-357 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. STRUCTIONS BE ORE FI S USE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. KEEP AWA AW Y Y ROM CHILDREN. *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a load)
Page 2 Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GRASS TRIMMER Head speed 7,600 RPM (no load) Head type Single line automatic feed system Trimmer line 0.065” Cutting swath 12” (maximum) Pivoting cutter head 90° Weight 5 lbs 10 oz BATTERY AND CHARGER Battery voltage 20V 2.0 Ah Li-ion (Maximum charged battery voltage, measured without load, is...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
5073-357 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product speciﬁcations ...………….……………………………………………………………1 ..………….……………………………………………………………2 Table of contents General safety instructions ...….……………………………………………………………3-5 Safety symbols ..……….……………………………………………………………3-5 ..…………………………………………………………5-7 Electric gardening tool safety General warning ..………….……………………………………………………………5 Work area safety ..………….……………………………………………………………5 Electrical safety ..……….……………………………………………………………5-6 Personal safety ..……….……………………………………………………………6-7 Service ...………….……………………………………………………………7 Speciﬁc safety rules ..…….……………………………………………………………7-12...
Page 4: General Safety Instructions
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPTS AND APPLICABLE WARRANTY FORMS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Page 5 5073-357 SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a NOTICE or a CAUTION (without a safety alert) MAY result in property damage to you or to others. Always obey all messages following this symbol to reduce the risk of property damage. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA Z94.3 or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1...
Page 6: Electric Gardening Tool Safety
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual SYMBOL MEANING To avoid electrical hazards, ﬁre hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 120 V AC operations. It must be connected to a 120 V AC, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker.
Page 7 5073-357 Do not expose power tools, battery chargers or batteries to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool, chargers or batteries will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the power cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the charger.
Page 8: Specific Safety Rules
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for the application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use a power tool if the switch does not turn it on or o . Any power tool that cannot be controlled using the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Page 9 5073-357 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.
Page 10 Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Cover as much of your body as possible to help protect you from debris and pieces of toxic and allergenic plants being thrown by the grass trimmer. WARNING: Use hearing protection. Use hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muﬄers to protect your hearing, particularly if the trimmer is used for extensive periods or if the surrounding environ- ment of operation exposes the operator to loud noises.
Page 11 5073-357 NOTE: Avoid operating the trimmer near property that can be easily damaged by thrown or ricocheting objects such as screens, windows, building siding, glass doors and vehicles. WARNING: To reduce the risk of ricochet / rebound injury, or property damage work by going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stones, tree, etc.
Page 12 Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual WARNING: Always remove the battery pack when making adjustments, changing accessories, replacing the trimmer line, removing or untangling debris, leaving the tool idle or unattended, cleaning, servicing, storing or transporting the tool. Such preventive measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally and causing serious injury.
Page 13: Battery & Charger Safety
5073-357 WARNING: Breathing asbestos or dust with silica in its composition may contain hazardous crystalline silica. Silica is a fundamental component of sand, quartz, brick, clays, granite and many other materials and rocks, including masonry, concrete and cement products. Such crystalline silica dust is dangerous and must be avoided, as it can cause severe or fatal respiratory illness or cancer.
Page 14: Battery Pack Recycling
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Do not use the charger to charge any batteries other than the grass trimmer batteries. Other batteries may explode. Do not operate charger if the cord or plug is damaged. Replace the damaged cord and plug immediately. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way.
Page 15: Symbols
5073-357 SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the grass trimmer. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more e cient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Read the manual...
Page 16: Know Your Grass Trimmer
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual KNOW YOUR GRASS TRIMMER Main Trigger handle switch Battery release button Assist handle Assist locking handle knob Battery 5350-547 Telescoping shaft lock Head angle button Shaft rotation lock Trimming guide Edging wheels Guard Replacement trimmer line spool Battery charger...
Page 17: Know Your Battery
5073-357 KNOW YOUR BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS The level of charge remaining in the battery can be checked by using the battery LED power indicator that is contained on the end of the battery. NOTE: The battery charge remaining may be checked while the battery is installed in the tool with the ON/OFF switch turned OFF.
Page 18: Assembly And Operating
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Place the battery charger (1) in a dry location near a 110–120V 60 Hz electrical outlet (Fig. 1). Plug the battery charger into the outlet and make sure the green LED indicator light (6) comes ON.
Page 19: Installing The Guard
5073-357 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE GRASS TRIMMER Remove the discharged battery pack (1) from the tool by pressing the battery release button (2) on the rear of the battery downward (Fig. 3) and pulling the battery pack out of the tool handle (3) (Fig. 4).
Page 20: Adjusting The Telescoping Shaft
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Tighten the locking knob (Fig.6). NOTE: The assist handle mounting bracket can be slid up or down the telescoping tube, rotated from side to side or tilted forward or backward to place the assist handle in the most comfortable position.
Page 21: Rotating The Trimmer Head For Edging
5073-357 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 ROTATING THE TRIMMER HEAD FOR EDGING The trimmer head must be rotated to the vertical position for edging as follows: 1. Grasp the telescoping shaft (1) with one hand (Fig. 9). 2. Press the quick button labeled “Pressed for Edging”...
Page 22: Lock-Off And Trigger Switches
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual NOTE: Make sure the line trimming knife is properly nested in the cavity before releasing the knob. WARNING: While pressing the knob to change cutting line length, do not use your hand or arm to contact line trimming knife. Fig.
Page 23: Replacing The Trimmer Line Spool
5073-357 REPLACING THE TRIMMER LINE SPOOL WARNING: Remove the battery from the tool before attempting to replace the trimmer line spool. As the trimmer is used, the line will automatically be dispensed from the spool. In time, the line supply within the spool will be depleted, making Fig.
Page 24 Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Unwind approximately 5” (12.7 cm) of line from the spool before threading the loose line through the hole in the spool housing. Thread the loose end of the trimmer line (6) through the hole (7) in the spool housing (2).
Page 25: Automatic Inertia Line Feed System
5073-357 WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS, ELECTRIC GARDENING TOOL SAFETY, SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES, BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY, BATTERY PACK RECYCLING and SYMBOLS before using this grass trimmer.
Page 26: Correcting A Jammed Or Short Trimmer Line
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Always use two hands while operating the trimmer. Use one hand on the main handle to operate the switches and the other on the assist handle. Use a semi-circular sweeping motion, with the trimmer head tilted slightly downward where the trimmer line is cutting the grass.
Page 27: Trimming To A Post Or Deck
5073-357 Trimmer line breaks o outside the spool housing Press the line release button (10) on the trimmer line housing and gently pull on the exposed trimmer line until 3” (7.6 cm) of line is exposed beyond the spool housing (Fig.
Page 28: Edging
Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual EDGING The grass trimmer can be used for edging along a sidewalk or other areas where a smooth well deﬁned grass line is required. WARNING: Always use long pants, long sleeve shirt, gloves and safety goggles and a face shield when edging.
Page 29: Maintenance
5073-357 MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Page 30: Exploded View
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Page 31: Parts List
5073-357 PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the grass trimmer. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this grass trimmer may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualiﬁed technician.
Page 32 Cordless Grass Trimmer - Owner's Manual Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 4020010174 Screw M4X12 2020220013 Stopper 2010130048 Balance block 2050060243 Spring 3120020142 Rotary arm button 3140060002 Suspension washer Φ4x7 3150130141 Rotary shaft 4030010099 Screw ST3.9x14 2030050002 Cord clamp 2050060242 Spring 4030010259...
Page 33: Warranty
WARRANTY RADLEY CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER WARRANTY If this Radley Tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange.
Page 34 EXCLUSIVE TO HOME HARDWARE For information on the entire line-up of Radley power tools visit homehardware.ca or your local Home Hardware retail store. MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE HOME HARDWARE STORES LIMITED ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 ORDER ONLINE / COMMANDE EN LIGNE 5073-357 ©...

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