Device Description; Installation; Initial Startup; Operation - Kärcher LTR 18-30 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Rear handle
1
Unlocking button
2
Battery pack release
3
Power switch
4
Front handle
5
Handle screw
6
Upper shaft
7
Telescoping collar
8
Twist collar
9
Lower shaft
10
Pivoting head
11
Edge guide
12
String guard
13
Cutting edge
14
Cutting string
15
Reel cover
16
Reel cover release
17
Cutting tool
18
A)String reel
b) Trimmer blade
Eye
19
Button for releasing the string
20
*Rechargeable battery pack
21
*Charger
22
* optional
Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be Kärcher 18 V Battery Power operat-
ed with a battery pack.

Installation

Installing the string guard
WARNING
Blade on the string guard
Incision injuries
Install the string guard before using the device for the
first time.
WARNING
Exposed string
Incision injuries
Never use the device without the string guard.
Illustration B
The string guard must face the operator.
1. Insert the string guard into the bracket.
2. Screw the string guard to the bracket.
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1. Connect the upper and lower shaft segments.
Illustration C
Installing the front handle
1. Screw the front handle to the upper shaft section at
the desired height.
Illustration D
Adjusting the string length
1. Press the button for releasing the string and pull the
string out of the string reel and up to the cutting
edge.
Illustration E
Installing the battery pack
1. Push the battery pack into the mounting on the de-
vice.
Illustration F
Working techniques
CAUTION
Obstacles in the mowing area
Risk of injury and damage
Before starting mowing, check the work area for objects
that may be flung away, e.g. wires, stones, cords or
glass.
1. Press the unlocking button.
Illustration G
2. Press the power switch.
The device starts up.
3. Guide the cutting head parallel to the ground.
4. Guide the device in a semi-circular movement over
the cutting area.
5. Mow long grass in several passes.
Extending the string length during operation
The string on the device wears during mowing and be-
comes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string
that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing re-
sults.
Note
The string length can be extended during operation.
1. Release the unlocking button and power switch.
Illustration H
2. Press the unlocking button and power switch.
The string extends automatically and is automatical-
ly trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade.
Illustration I
Note
You must replace the string reel if the string no longer
extends automatically (see Chapter Replacing the
string reel).
1. Fold the edge guide down.
Illustration J
2. Press the pivoting button and move the cutting head
to the middle position.
Illustration K
3. Release twist collar and rotate the upper shaft 180°
until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration M
4. Press the unlocking button.
5. Press the power switch.
English
Installing shaft

Initial startup

Operation

Mowing edges