background image

  

Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

4

Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining

5

Customer Helpline 

0845 034 2279

www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk

Customer Helpline 

0845 034 2279

www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk

WARNING!

 Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe place for furture reference. 

 

WARNING!

 Read the instructions carefully.Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the 

equipment.

WARNING! 

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the pole hedge 

trimmer.Local regualtions can restrict the age of the operator.

WARNING! 

Never trim while people,especially children,or pets are nearby.Keep in mind that the 

operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

WARNING!

 This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced 

physical ,sensory or mental capabilities ,or lack of experience and knowledge,unless they have 

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for 

their safety.

WARNING!

 Do not touch the reciprocating blades. 

General Safety

Safety Information

Preparation

a) 

this machine can cause serious injuries.

 Read the instructions carefully for the correct 

handling, preparation, maintenance, starting and stopping of the appliance.Be familiar with the 

controls and the proper use of the appliance. Read and understand the operator’s manual and 

observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the appliance.

b)  

users.

 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. 

Local regulations may restrict the age of operator. Never operate the tool under the influence of 

alcohol, medication or drugs.

c)  

use appropriate tool.

 This device is only intended for  trimming hedges,bushes and shrubs 

outdoors and only designated for use on private property. Do not force small tools or attachments to 

do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Warning! 

Before using for the first time, carefully read through the user manual

The charger is for indoor use only

Protection class II

Pole orientation

Electrical Tool Disposal! In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste 

electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, Electric tools 

are collected separately and recycled environmentally. Take advantage of the collection 

facilities. Ask your local council for the collection systems. If electrical appliances are 

disposed incorrectly the environment can be poisoned as the hazardous substances enter 

into the groundwater supplies and entering the food chain, or flora and fauna.

Warning Symbols on the charger

The battery contains harmful substances . Used batteries should be disposed of at locations 

specifically intended for used battery disposal.

Warning Symbols on the battery

Ni-Cd    

Ni-Cd    

Work Area Safety

a) 

 Keep work areas clean.

 Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents.

b)  

Consider work area environment.

 Do not expose your tool to high humidity or rain. Do not use 

your tool in damp and wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit.Do not use your tool where there 

is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases.

c)  

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away.

 The operator or user is 

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or the property.

Safety Information

Summary of Contents for M0E-7ET-410

Page 1: ...t will help you get the best from your cordless pole hedge trimmer ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 0845 034 2279 prior to returning product to store Assembly Manual Qualcast 18V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer M0E 7ET 410 Sep 2012 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ing Symbols General Safety Personal Safety WARNING Keep this assembly manual in a safe place for future reference WARNING Always ensure anyone intending to operate this hedge trimmer is fully conversant with the contents of this assembly manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the pole hedge trimmer WARNING Perform assembly operations as described in this pole manual Failure to observe...

Page 3: ...hese provide important information which will be required while assembling the pole hedge trimmer 2 Keep all packaing until the pole hedge trimmer is fully assembled and has been operated successfully NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes Assembly Preparing to Assemble the Pole Hedge Trimmer B C D F Step 1 Connecting the Poles Before using the pole hedge trim...

Page 4: ...nature such as but not limited to steel wool aluminum foil or any build up of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity Unplug charger before attempting to clean Step 2 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Fix the hook of shoulder strap into lifting lug on the handle pole of the appliance 1 Remov...

Page 5: ...rimmer See Fig d 2 Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in pole hedge trimmer before beginning operation To remove battery pack 1 Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your pole hedge trimmer 2 Remove battery pack from your pole hedge trimmer See Fig e Assembly Step 4 Using the Battery Pack d e ...

Page 6: ... that will help you get the best from your cordless pole hedge trimmer ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 0845 034 2279 prior to returning product to store Operation and Maintenance Manual Qualcast 18V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer M0E 7ET 410 Sep 2012 Rev A ...

Page 7: ...al and indicate the approciate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the pole hedge trimmer Warning Read the instruction manual Conforms to all relevant safety standards Wear hearing protection and eye protection Wear protective gloves Wear foot protection Do not expose to rain Keep bystanders away Thrown objects can cause serious injury WARNING The device is not protected...

Page 8: ... these instructions to use the appliance Local regulations may restrict the age of operator Never operate the tool under the influence of alcohol medication or drugs c use appropriate tool This device is only intended for trimming hedges bushes and shrubs outdoors and only designated for use on private property Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool Warning Befo...

Page 9: ...lugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock h DO NOT incinerate the tool or battery packs even if they are severely damaged or completely Personal Safety a Use personal protective equipment PPE Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non slip safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries b Dr...

Page 10: ... switch is dangerous and must be repaired r Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally s DO NOT charge the battery in an air temperature below 5 C or above 45 C This is important and will prevent...

Page 11: ...the intermediate pole from the appliance 3 Attaching the pole handle to the powerhead pole When inserted the arrow A should align with the arrow B and must be inserted fully as shown in Fig A on page 5 in Assembly Manual 4 Tightening the locking knob in the LOCK direction IMPORTANT Must turn the locking knob tightly Operating the Hedge Trimmer Step 1 Switch on off NOTE For your safety this tool is...

Page 12: ...den stick Never use your bare hands 1 Keep the cutting blade clean and free of debris Remove trimmings 2 Apply a small amount of suitable lubricant along the edge of the cutting device to retain a good cutting performance 3 Keep the cutting blade sharp Have a worn or damaged cutting device replaced with a new one of the same type by a qualified specialist Storing and Transportation Storage 1 Clean...

Page 13: ... recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way 2 Recycle rather than dispose of unwanted material in landfill whenever possible The machine must be delivered in rigid packaging to avoid damage during transportation The packaging and the machine itself are manufactured from recyclable materials and should be disposed of accordingly 3 Do not throw your clippings into a rubbish bin ...

Page 14: ...riginal guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced In such cases the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted This also applies when an on site Service is used 5 Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place If th...

Reviews: