Simplicity VLG4035 User manual

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LITHIUM-ION

CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER

ASSEMBLY AND

OWNER'S MANUAL

WARNING! Read this manual before operating your product.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Thank you for purchasing your Victa product. Victa prides itself in the quality and performance

of all its products.

This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your

product.

Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.

Do not attempt to operate this product until you have read thoroughly and understood

completely all instructions, safety rules, etc, contained in this manual. Failure to comply may

result in accidents involving electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

Harness should always be worn to ensure correct ergonomics when operating the grass

trimmer.

INTENDED USE

This product is intended for domestic grass trimming only. This product is not intended for

brushcutting or commerical use.

Do not use the product for any task, except for that which it is intended.

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Warning!

Beware of electric shock

hazard when charging.

Read the directions

for use before

operating the machine.

Read the directions before

carrying out any maintenance

work.

Wear safety goggles and

ear protection that meet

safety standards.

Wait for all components

of the machine to completely

stop &

remove the battery.

Wear sturdy, non-slip

footwear.

Do not use rigid cutting disk.

Wear safety gloves.

Do not use machine in

wet conditions, protect

the machine from rain

and damp.

Be careful of objects

being thrown out!

Ensure bystanders

are kept at least 50'

(15m) away & stop the

machine if approached.

General safety

Should NOT be disposed of

with house hold items.

Class 9 'LI-ION' dangerous

good. Contact local authorities

for shipping requirements.

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Table of Contents

Features & Definitions

Features & Supplied Items 3

Safety & Handling

General Safety 4

Product Disposal 5

Assembly Procedures

Unpacking 5

Fitting the Harness 5

Fitting the Trimmer Shaft 6

Fitting the Trimmer Guard 6

Fitting the Front Handle 7

Operating Instructions

Cut off Blade 7

Operating the Trimmer 7

Starting & Stopping 8

Cutting Tips 9

Maintenance & Care

Cleaning 9

Storing 9

Trimmer Line Replacement 10

Maintenance Chart 12

Service 12

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 13

Warning Functions 13

Technical Specification

Product Specification 14

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NOTE: WARRANTY DETAILS ARE NOT WRITTEN WITHIN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

REFER TO OTHER DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MACHINE FOR WARRANTY

DETAILS.

THE WARRANTY DOCUMENTS MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS THAT

ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH MODEL THAT ARE NOT WRITTEN WITHIN THIS OPERATOR’S

MANUAL.

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1 Battery Housing

2 Elbow Pad

3 Presence Trigger

4 Throttle Trigger

5 ON/OFF, Indication Panel

6 Harness Latch

7 Front Handle

8 Upper Shaft (not included with all product)

9 Coupling (not included with all product)

10 Lower Shaft (not included with all product)

11 Guard

12 Bumphead

13 Battery (not included with all product)

14 Battery Charger (not included with all product)

15 Harness

16 Solid Shaft (not included with all product)

- Grass Trimmer Instruction/Safety Manual (not shown)

- Battery & Charger Instruction/Safety Manual (not shown)

Features & Supplied Items

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FEATURES DEFINITIONS

WARNING

Do not operate the product if any component is missing or damaged. Have any missing or

damaged components repaired or replaced.

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NOTE: Refer to figure 1.

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• Carefully read all instructions on the machine and in the manual before attempting to assemble

and operate the machine. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference, and consult it

regularly. Ensure other users read this manual and are aware of the product safety risks

• The machine should be operated only with a genuine Victa Lithium-ion battery. When using

battery operated machine basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the risk

of leaking batteries and personal injury.

• Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation before using the machine. Know

how to stop the machine and how to disengage the power in an emergency.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,

bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the cutting mechanism.

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the machine in a dusty environment.

• Always wear appropriate clothing & do not wear loose clothing (or jewellery etc) that can get

caught in moving parts.

• Do not operate this machine in bare feet, or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g. canvas

shoes) Wear long trousers & heavy shoes.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Stay alert & do not operate the machine when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are

doing and ensure others are aware of your task intentions before commencing.

• Avoid using the machine dangerous environments. Only use the machine in daylight or in good

artificial light.

• Do not use the machine in a rush. Always walk & never run with the machine.

• Before inspecting, adjusting, servicing or cleaning the machine, always stop & remove both the

battery & key.

• If the machine starts to vibrate excessively, discontinue use until the machine has been

inspected and assessed. Having a machine assessed for vibration problems generally reduces

the risk for injury or product failure.

• Don’t force the machine beyond its cutting capacity. The machine will perform better and safer

if allowed to cut at the pace for which it is rated for.

• Do not use the machine indoors. Only store the machine indoors in a dry & secure location.

Keep the machine out of reach of children.

• Always maintain the machine according to the maintenance section of this manual

• If machine strikes a foreign objects, always inspect for damage.

• Do not allow children or impaired persons to operate the machine.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure your view & the path of the machine.

• Do not use the machine near hot ash, combustible materials or immerse in liquids. This may

cause fire hazard, serious injury or product damage.

• Do not put any object into ventilation grills. Do not use with any openings blocked, keep

openings free from anything that may reduce air flow to the motor.

• Do not point the machine in the direction of people or pets.

• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be

damaged by the line.

• Pr

oduct must be completely assembled befor

e attempting to start the machine.

General Safety

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Fitting the Harness

3.

Product Disposal

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer

for recycling advice.

The battery contains material which is hazar

dous to you and the environment. It

must be removed and disposed of separately at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

Refer to Victa V-Force+ Battery & Charger manual for further information relating

to battery and charger disposal.

In the rare case a battery is damaged & any of the contents leaks or comes into contact with

a persons skin, eyes, or is ingested, follow the first aid instructions inside the battery & charger

manual. Seek further medical attention immediately.

Emergency Contact

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

This product requires assembly.

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items

listed in the packing list are included. Refer to pages 3.

• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and ensured product

is incorrect operating condition.

WARNING

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with

this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could r

esult in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

Do not operate the machine unless assembly is complete including guar

ds, handles &

harness.

Unpacking

The harness is intended to help you work safely while maintaining correct ergonomic position

when using the grass trimmer.

• Hook the strap into the fastening eyelet.

• Slip the strap over the shoulder.

• Set the length of the shoulder strap in such a way that

the trimmer head runs parallel to the ground. In order to

establish the optimum length of the strap, you should

then make a few swinging movements without starting

the product.

EYELET

NOTE: Refer to figure 2.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Fitting the Trimmer Guard

NOTE: Refer to figure 6.

• Remove the knob from the trimmer guard.

• Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the

slot on the trimmer guard.

• Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket

with the screw hole in the trimmer guard.

• Insert the knob through the mounting bracket

and into the trimmer guard.

• Tighten the knob securely.

MOUNTING BRACKET

KNOB

MOUNTING SLOT

TRIMMER GUARD

Fig.2

Fitting the Trimmer Shaft

Fig 6

NOTE: Refer to figure 3, 4 & 5

Fig 3.1

Loosen the coupling knob on the coupling.

• Push in the release button located on the lower tube while

alligning the button with the position of the hole on the

upper shaft.

• Slide the lower tube into the upper shaft coupling

until the release button engages in the positioning

hole.

• Tighten the coupling knob firmly.

STAN DA RD C ONNE CT ION

SHOW N

1. Slacken the star grip screw (1) on the

split shaft connection. (see Fig 5.1)

2. Then press lever on the shaft split

connection (2) and carefully slide

the lower shaft (4) into the shaft split

connection (3). (see Fig 5.1 & 5.2)

3. Ensure that the lever on the shaft

split connection locks into the

corresponding hole (5). (see Fig 5.3)

4. Then re tighten the star grip screw (1).

(see Fig 5.4)

5. To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.

Fig 5.1 Fig 5.2

Fig 5.3 Fig 5.4

WARNING

Do not use the grass trimmer with any attachments unless certified by Victa to operate with

this machine.

Do not operate or fit battery before the shaft is completely assembled.

Your grass trimmer may have couplings A or B.

As shown in Fig 3.1(A) & 3.2 (B).

Fitting Coupling - A

Fitting Coupling - B

Fig 3.2

Fig 4

NOTE: Refer to figure 4

NOTE: Refer to figure 5.1 to 5.4

Coupling

Release Button

Knob

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

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NOTE: Refer to figure 7.

• Press the front handle onto the shaft so that

the handle is angled toward the rear handle.

• Place the front handle along the shaft

to a position that allows for comfortable

operation. Adjust until you ar

e comfortable.

• Slide the bolt thr

ough the holes in the front

handle.

• Slide the washer onto the bolt.

• Place the nut onto the bolt and tighten the

wing nut securely.

• Check handle position is correct and secued

suf

ficiently

.

Fitting the Front Handle

The trimmer is equipped with a line

trimming cut-off blade on the trimmer

guard.

Replace the cutting blade when

trimming efficiency diminishes.

This will maintain best performance.

Line Trimmer Cut-off Blade

Fig.4

BOLT x2

CUT-OFF BLADE

TRIMMER LINE

BUMP HEAD

GUARD

Fig.9

Operating The Trimmer

Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the

front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. The trimmer should

be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Always

operate the trimmer at full throttle. If debris becomes wrapped around the cutting

head, release the trigger, remove battery and then remove the debris.

• Motor housing may become hot during operation. Do not rest or place your arm,

hand, or any body part against the motor housing during operation.

• Always position the unit on the operator’s right side & never operate unit with the

bottom of the motor above waist level.

WARNING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Cut off blade is sharp.

NOTE: Refer to figure 8.

Fig 7

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRESENCE SWITCH

NOTE: Refer to figure 9 & 10.

The presence trigger reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The presence switch is

located on the handle above the trigger. The presence switch must be depressed before

you pull the trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.

STARTING the Trimmer:

• Press power 'ON' button on the indication panel (Refer to Fig 9).

• Depress the presence trigger.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger.

• Allow a few seconds for the cutting head to reach max RPM.

- For turbo function press 'Turbo ON' button, allow a few seconds for cutting head to

reach max RPM.

STOPPING the trimmer:

• Release the throttle trigger

• Allow cutting head to come to a complete stop

Press power 'OFF' button on the indication panel

• Remove battery from product

3.

Starting & Stopping

ON / OFF

Button

TURBO

Button

WARNING

Indication LED

TURBO

Indication LED

ON / OFF

Indication LED

Fig 5.1

Indication

panel

Trigger

Presence Trigger

Fig 10

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

• The trimmer cuts best when passing from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at

the operator. Avoid cutting in the danger area shown in figure 11.

Fig.10

DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA!

BEST CUTTING AREA

Cutting Tips

Cleaning

WARNING

To prevent serious personal injury remove the battery from the machine before servicing,

cleaning, or removing debris.

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

• Do not immerse the machine or any part of it in water.

• Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth

& ensure the machine is dry before replacing the battery & key.

• Use a small brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the air vents on the product

• Keep the air vents free of obstructions.

Do not use solvents, strong detergents, certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon when

cleaning plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic component which

may result in serious personal injury.

The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the machine for storage.

• Clean the machine as described in the previous section.

• Store the machine in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials,

such as fertilizer or fuel.

• Store the machine indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.

• Ensure battery is removed before storage.

Storing

NOTE: Refer to figure 11.

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Bump Head Assembly

1. Housing

2. Arbor

3. Spring

4. Spool

5. Eyelet (2)

6. Cover

Cover Clips

Eyelet Slot

Slots in

middle plate

Upper Spool

Notches in top of

spool

Middle Plate

Upper Spool

Lower Spool

Eyelet Slot

1. 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

WARNING

• Nylon line will deteriorate over time and may require replacement if line breakages and cut

performance is not satisfactory

• Do not operate the bump head with parts missing such as the spring or eyelets

• Do not operate the bump head if the cover is not secured by the Cover Clips.

• Do not operate the bump head if components are damaged or excessively worn.

• Do not use rigid cutting disk, brush cutter blade or any other attachment on this product.

Trimmer Line Replacement

NOTE: Refer to figure 12.

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Trimmer Line Replacement

1. Press two cover clips inwards on the housing & remove the cover slowly.

Note: Retain the spring within the housing.

2. Remove the remains of worn line from the spool (if any remains).

Note: Remaining line may be sufficient to rewind and reuse if has been tangled or

has retracted back into the housing.

Note: Ensure inside of housing and spool are clean and free of grass & soil before

refilling.

3. Use 5 meters of diameter 2.0mm nylon line*. Fold the full length of line in the center

and insert the centre fold into one of the slots in the spool middle plate.

4. Wind the upper half of the line tightly CLOCKWISE onto the upper spool.

Note: ' CLOCKWISE ' direction when looking at the top of the spool as shown by

the arrow in Fig.4.

Continue winding until approximately 10cm remains at the end of the line and hold

line end by locking into one of the four notches on the top of the spool.

Repeat process with other half of the line winding in the SAME DIRECTION on the

lower spool and hold the line end in an opposite notch.

5. Put the spool back into the cover. Remove one end of the line from the spool notch

& push it into an Eyelet slot. Repeat for the other end of the line into the opposing

Eyelet slot. Pull both ends of line tightly through the eyelets to remove any excess

slack in spool winding.

6. Push the spool and cover back into the housing so that the housing clips align with

the cover and clicks back into place.

* 2.0mmø nylon line is recommended to provides best performance. The bump head can be fitted with line

diameters from 2mm to 2.4mm. The maximum length of the line that can fit the head varies according to the

line diameter. The maximum length capacity using 2.0mmø is 6 metres. Do not overfill the head spool with

excessive lengths of line as it will result in ineffective spool feeding of line.

cover

spool

housing

upper spool

middle

plate

Top of Spool

Notches in top of spool

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Maintenance Chart

Features Requirements

Before

After finish

Recharging

Monthly

Yearly

If damaged

As required

Trimmer Visual inspection

••

Throttle trigger Check operation

•

Presence trigger Check

•

Battery locking latch Check

•

Cutting Head Assy Check & clean

••

Gearbox Grease (straight shaft)

••

Ventilation Grills Clean

•

Nylon Line Stock replacement

••

Bump Head Clean

Replacement

•

••

All accessible fasteners Retighten

••

Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.

Service

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified

service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized

service centre for repair. When servicing, use only genuine replacement parts.

• Keep the machine dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

• In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, and debris build-

up

.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe

working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check them regularly for pr

oper operation.

NOTE: Refer to warranty card supplied with this product for service contact details.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Trimmer fails to start when

trigger depressed

Not cutting grass No trimmer line in bump head Replace line in

Bumphead

Flat battery Recharge battery

Battery Disengaged Refit battery

Faulty battery Replace battery

Excessive vibration Cut off blade worn Replace cut off blade

Bumphead not fitted correctly Refit Bumphead

Broken drive shaft Replace drive shaft

Warning Functions

The grass trimmer will alert the operator via an audiable "beep" and/or a LED will illuminate

in the following situations. (Refer to figure 5.1 for further details on indication panel)

Product

Warning

Situation User action

x1 Green LED Trimmer is ON The Trimmer is ready for use.

x2 Green LED Turbo mode is

active

The trimmer turbo mode is active (increase in power & RPM)

Red LED

"Beep" sound

Trigger is pulled

while the unit has

been turned ON

Release trigger prior to turning the Trimmer on.

Load Protection*

has been

activated

• Stop cutting, inspect head for entanglement.

• Inspect the trimmer for damage.

• If no damage/entanglement is observed, start the trimmer

and resume cutting.

The battery has

insufﬁcient power

to continue

trimming.

• Stop operation, check the battery charge. If ﬂat then

remove and recharge the battery.

• Fit a charged battery, perform a full product safety

inspection prior to restarting.

* LOAD PROTECTION

The grass trimmer has built in load sensing. When the load is high, the trimmer will shut

the motor down immediately and emit beeping sound informing the user that the load

protection has been activated protecting the product and user.

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Product Specification

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

¹ Measured at 7.5m from unit

² Value for use for assessment of user exposure. Actual vibration during use of the Grass

Trimmer may differ depending on actual conditions.

REMARKS:

• The declared vibration value has been measured with a standard test method and may be

used to compare one tool with another.

• The declared vibration value may be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING

The actual vibration values during use of the tool can be different from the above stated

and depend on the use of the tool; and the need to identify safety measures to protect the

operator are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking

account all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and

when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Grass Trimmer

Cut Diameter 350mm

Head Type Bump Head

Nylon Line Diameter 2.0mm

ShaŌ

Split Straight

Shoulder Strap Yes

Motor Type Brushless Motor

Motor Spec 40V DC (36V Nominal)

Product Weight With BaƩery 6.1Kg

Product Weight No BaƩery 4.7Kg

Run Motor Speed

Low speed 4800RPM

High speed 5500RPM

BaƩery Volts 40V (36V Nominal)

Sound Level

1

68dBA

22M/s

2

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Victa is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty. Ltd.

ABN 13 006 576 856

without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice.

1948 C JRM PB TRIMMER COUPLINGS FITMENT ADDED. 20.04.16

1948 B PL PB UPDATE FOR FY17 AND RELEASE FOR PRODUCTION 15.04.16

1581 A JM PB PRODUCTION 29.01.15

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