Verdemax HTB20, Operating Manual

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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 (5) will not reach its full capacity
when charged for the first time. The red light illumi-
nates untill the power cable (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
immediately if this should be the case.
Note:
• When charger is connected to mains socket, but
without battery charing, the right side green LED
of the charging station would blink and the left
side red LED extinguish.
• When charging the battery, the left side red LED
of the charger station illuminates (green LED
extinguishs) and the 3 green LED on the battery
light up in turn.
• When the battery is fulled charged, the right side
green LED of the charger station illuminates (red
LED extinguishs) and the 3 green LED on the battery
light up.
• When too high temperature warming, the red and
green LED on the charge station keep illuminates.
• When abnormal situation and charing process is
prohibit, the red and green LED on the charge
station keep blink.
Thermal and voltage protection
If the tool is subject to excessively high loads for an
extended 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 (5) into the hedge trimmer.
The locking latch (2) at the battery must properly lock
in place.
When switching the hedge shears on take a safe stand.
To switch on the hedge shears, press the bar switch
in the handle (3) and the grip switch of the bow-type
handle (1) must be pushed down. To switch off the
device, 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 mechanism. 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
mentioned safety feature of the blades. Changing of
the blades should therefore only be carried out at a
specialist 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
trimmer with optimum safety features.