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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
12V CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR
MODEL NO. GS120V
THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS HOMELITE CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR
Your new cordless grass shear has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite's high standard for
dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free
performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless grass shear.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation................................................................................................................................ 2 - 5 Safety-Symbols .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Features ....................................................................................................................................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • To prevent hair from being drawn into nearby air READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS vents and becoming entangled in moving parts, BEFORE OPERATING wear protective hair covering to contain long hair • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the or secure covered hair above shoulder level. controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the or damp weather. influence of alcohol
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Maintain grass shear with care. Keep cutting edge SERVICE sharp and clean for best performance and to • Service on unit must be performed only by reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte- lubricating and changing accessories. Keep unit nance performed by unqualified personnel could dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to • Check damaged parts. Before further u
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • For best results, your battery unit should be • To reduce risk of damage to charger body and charged in a location where the temperature is cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when more than 50°F (10°C) but less than 100°F (38°C). disconnecting charger. Do not store outside or in vehicles. • Make sure cord is located so that it will not be • Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to battery pack leakage m
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SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be us
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FEATURES MODEL GS120V - 12V CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR BATTERY PACK REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER BLADES BLADE COVER Fig. 1 Page 7
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OPERATION • The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not WARNING: indicate a problem. If any parts are missing, do not operate unit until • DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so or cold. It will work best at normal room could result in possible serious personal injury. temperature. BATTERY BATTERY PACK PACK The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a low charge condition t
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK CAUTION: • Place the battery pack in the grass shear. Align When placing battery pack in your grass shear, raised rib on battery pack with groove in grass be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with shear battery port. See Figure 3. groove in grass shear battery port and latches • Make sure the latches on each side of the battery snap in place properly. Improper assembly of pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured battery pack can cause damage t
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OPERATION • Do not force the unit through dense growth. If the HOLDING THE GRASS SHEAR blades slow down, reduce your pace. • If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop and remove the battery pack WARNING: before attempting to remove the obstruction. Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Always wear eye protection when in use. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and well fitting DANGER: gloves. Do not we
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REPLACING BLADES BLADE MAINTENANCE - GRASS SHEAR WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling blades, do not WARNING: place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut. Battery units do not have to be plugged into an NEVER touch blades or service unit with battery electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in pack installed. operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, always remove the battery and take extra pr
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR GRASS SHEAR LUBRICATION WARNING: All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of Fire or injury can result. the unit under normal operating procedures. There- fore, no further lubrication is required. BATTERIES WARNING: Your battery pack is equipped with Nickel-Cadmium Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or rechargeable batteries. Length of service
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1 . 8 E 0 L 0 . C 8 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED WARNING: BATTERY PACK To prevent serious personal injury, remove the To preserve natural resources, Y battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing please recycle or dispose of properly. RBRC material from the unit. This product contains nickel-cadmium battery pack. Must be disposed of properly. Local, state, or federal laws Ni Cd CLEANING THE GRASS SHEAR may prohibit disposal of Nickel- • Remove the battery pack. Cadm
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR • Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. • All batteries gradually lose their charge. The Temperatures above or below normal room higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their temperature will shorten battery pack life. charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every • Never store batteries in a discharged condition. month or two. This practice will prolong battery Wait for battery pack to cool and charg
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HOMELITE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY In addition, this warranty does not cover: Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail ® purchaser that this HOMELITE Product is free from defect in A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at B. Wear Items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line, Inner Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.'s discretion, any defective Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts. P
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12V CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR MODEL NO. GS120V SERVICE Now that you have purchased your unit, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) for your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.homelite.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. MODEL NO. A
