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• Slide the rechargeable battery (4) into the charging
station. It can only be inserted in one position (Fig. 3).
• The battery charging process now begins and is sig-
nalled by the red indicator light on the charging device
(9). The 3 green LEDs on battery (4) light up in turn.
• Once the rechargeable battery has been fully charged,
the indicator light on charging device (9) changes
from red to green. The charging process ends au-
tomatically. The 3 green LEDs on battery (4) go out.
• Charging takes approx. 3-5 hours. The battery heats
up during the charging process. This is normal and
does not signal a fault. Remove the rechargeable bat-
tery after no more than 5 hours.
Note:
Occasionally, the permissible temperature range
may be exceeded during the charging cycle. In this case,
the electronic charging control interrupts the charging
cycle to avoid any damage to the battery. The read
control light will then glow continuously. If you should
witness this, pull the battery from the charging station
and let it cool down for about 30 minutes. Then, restart
the charging cycle by sliding the battery back onto the
charging station.
• It is not required to monitor the charging time.
• Pull the plug of the charging unit if it is not in use.
• If the battery is not lit up, check if there is electric cur-
rent in the socket. If the charging of the batteries is not
possible, give the battery charger and the batteries to
a service shop.
Push the button X to check the charging level (fig. 3).
The following indications may occur:
• All 3 control lights are glowing: the battery is fully
charged.
• 2 control lights are glowing: the charging level is still
acceptable.
• 1 control light is glowing: the battery is discharged.
Recharge the battery immediately!
Note!
The battery (4) will not reach its full capacity when
charged for the first time. The red light illuminates until
the charging device (9) is disconnected from the mains.
Multiple charging cycles may be required in order to
reach the maximum charge.
Note:
The battery is equipped with a deep-discharge
protection feature: the tool is automatically switched off
if the battery is discharged. Recharge the battery imme-
diately if this should be the case.
Thermal and voltage protection
If the tool is subject to excessively high loads for an ex-
tended period, the rechargeable battery may switch off.
If this occurs leave the battery to cool down for approx.
30 minutes.
10. Switching the hedge shears on/off
(fig. 4 and 5)
Insert the charged battery (4) into the hedge trimmer.
The red locking latch (8) at the battery must properly
lock in place.
When switching the hedge shears on take a safe stand.
These hedge shears have a two-hand safety switch. To
switch the hedge shears on the bar switch in the handle
(2) and the grip switch of the bow-type handle (1) must
be pushed down [the rear switch (1) will be released by
pushing the switch-on lock button (X)].
To switch the de-
vice off let go of both switches. The motor already stops
if one of the two switches is released.
11. Holding the hedge trimmer when in use
(fig. 6)
This equipment will enable you to cut or trim bushes and
hedges easily and comfortably.
1) Trimming of hedges
- Young shoots are best cut in a scythe movement.
- Older and stronger hedges are best cut in a sawing
movement.
- Branches, which are too thick for the hedge trimmer,
should be cut with a saw.
- Sides of hedges should be cut upwards in a taper.
2) In order to achieve an even height
- Fix a guide line at the required height.
- Cut evenly over this guide line.
Take care to have a secure and safe standing position
when working with your hedge shears in order to avoid
slipping and injury. Always keep the shearing blades
away from your body.
12. Maintenance
Always disconnect the plug from the power socket
before commencing any work on the machine.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after pro-
longed use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect
the life of the equipment. Damaged cutting units must
be properly repaired immediately. Clean the shearing
blades with a dry cloth or – in case of heavier dirt – with a
brush.
Attention: Danger of injury!
Oiling of the blades
should ideally be carried out using an environmentally
friendly lubricant (Fig. 7).
1) Sharpening of the blades
The blades generally do not need servicing and do not
require resharpening if used correctly. In order to pre-
vent injuries caused by the blades when not in use, the
sharpened cutting blade should be covered by the blade
cover. The blades cannot be sharpened by the user
without opening the equipment and the safety mecha-
nism. Resharpening of the blades can therefore only be
carried out at a specialist workshop.
2) Changing the blades
Only correct installation of the blades will guarantee
problem-free operation and function of the above men-
tioned safety feature of the blades. Changing of the
blades should therefore only be carried out at a special-
ist workshop.
13. Optimum safety
The 5 special features two-hand safety switch, quick
blade stop, protective cover, blade safety rail and
impact protector are fitted to provide the hedge trim
-
mer with optimum safety features.
