General Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide - Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 Manual Original

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8. Cleaning, transporting,
storage
WARNING! Remove the battery packs (14) .
Unintentional startup can cause serious
injuries. The machine must be stationary.
WARNING! Danger of injury from sharp
cutting edge on the line cutter (9) and on the
blade (24). Wear protective gloves.
8.1 Cleaning
• Clean after each use: Remove grass clippings,
leaves, dirt and other deposits.
8.2 Transporting, storage
• Clean the machine before storage.
• Always keep the cutting line moist. A dry cutting
line breaks off more quickly and wears out faster.
E.g. remove the cutting line from the reel and
store in a bowl of water.
• Make sure that the machine does not have any
loose or damaged parts.
If necessary:
- Replace damaged parts.
- Tighten the screws.
- If necessary have them repaired in a specialist
workshop.
• Store the machine in a dry place.
• Ensure that children cannot get anywhere near
the machine.
• FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40: For space-saving
transport or storage, the handle bar (32) can be
rotated by 90° after loosening the wing screw (31)
. Retighten the wing screw (31).
• For storage and transport, always slide on the
protective cover onto the blade.
• Secure in a safe position for transport.
9. Maintenance
WARNING! Remove the battery packs (14) .
Unintentional startup can cause serious
injuries. The machine must be stationary.
WARNING! Danger of injury from sharp
cutting edge on the line cutter (9) and blade
(24). Wear protective gloves.
9.1

General maintenance

• Check the machine for damaged, missing or
loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts and caps
before each use.
• Check the machine before each use for damage
and ageing and have it repaired in a specialist
workshop immediately if necessary.
• Tighten all fasteners and caps properly.
• Clean the machine with a dry cloth. Do not use
water.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
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9.2 Replacing cutting line
See chapter 6.3.
Order number see chapter 11.
9.3 Dull blade
WARNING! A blunt or incorrectly sharpened
blade (24) increases the risk of kickback.
A blunt blade (24) can be rotated by 180°. If both
sides are blunt, it is advisable to have it sharpened
and balanced in a specialist workshop. Check
blades regularly for damage and have them repaired in a specialist workshop immediately if
necessary.
9.4 Lubrication
Lubrication is not required.

10. Troubleshooting Guide

One LED of the capacity display (15) flashes.
Battery pack empty.
- Charge the battery packs .
Machine emits a lot of noise.
Cutting line is too short.
- Readjust cutting line (see chapter 7.5)
All LEDs of the capacity and signal display (15)
flash.
Overload.
- Let the machine cool down.
- Move forward more slowly.
The machine does not start.
The battery pack performance is weak.
- Charge the battery packs .
The machine vibrates heavily.
The blade (24) is not balanced or worn.
- Replace the blade (24).
The cutting line (16) is not the same length on both
side.
- Readjust the cutting line. See chapter (7.5).
The machine stops during the mowing
process.
Battery pack empty.
- Charge the battery packs .
There is a blockage.
- Remove the battery packs (14) . Check the blade
(24) / the line head (29).
The operating temperature of the machine is too
high.
- Let the machine cool down.
11. Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance
System) battery packs and accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements
and specifications listed in these operating
instructions.