BAUKER CHT18LW, Original Instruction Manual

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EN-12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use.
1. CHARGING THE BATTERY
WARNING! The charger and battery pack are specially designed to work together so do not
attempt to use any other devices. Never insert or allow metallic objects into your charger or battery
pack connections because of an electrical failure and hazard will occur.
BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS HEGDGE TRIMMER, YOU MUST FULLY CHARGE THE
BATTERY
Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must charge once before use.
The battery charger supplied is matched to the Li-ion battery installed in the machine. Do not use another
battery charger.
In a warm environment or after heavy use, the battery pack may become too hot to permit charging. Allow
time for the battery to cool down before recharging.
When the battery is charged for the first time and after prolonged storage, the battery will only accept
approximately 60% charge. However, after several charge and discharge cycles the battery will accept a
100% charge.
2. HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY (SEE FIG.A1 A2)
Connect the battery charger to the power supply and the light (a) will be green. Slide the battery pack
into the charger to make the connections (A1). The light (a) will turn red to show charging has started. A
discharged battery at normal ambient temperature will take approximately 1 hours to reach full charge.
When charging is completed the light (a) will turn green.
WARNING!
When battery charge runs out after continuously use or exposure to direct sunlight or
heat, allow time for the tool to cool down before re-charging to achieve the full charge.
3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See FIG.B1,B2)
Depress the Battery pack release button (8) to release battery pack from your hedge trimmer. After
recharging, insert the battery pack into hedge trimmer’s battery port. A simple push and slight pressure will
be sufficient.
WARNING! DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITHOUT ATTACHING THE GUARD.
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Remove blade sheath.
TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (See FIG.D)
Your trimmer is equipped with two switch levers (3 & 4). Both switch levers need to be pressed for the
hedge trimmer to start. Depress and hold safety handle switch (3) and press on/off switch (4).
TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Move hedge trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.
To stop, release either the safety handle switch (3) or on/off switch (4), the Trimmer will stop almost
immediately.