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Original Manual 

CHALLENGE 

550W hedge trimmer

 HTEG33-550

Important

 - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly and using

.

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your hedge 

trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727508 

prior to returning product to store.

Aug 2017 Rev B

Summary of Contents for HTEG33-550

Page 1: ...ing assembly and using These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your hedge trimmer ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727508 prior to returning product to store Aug 2017 Rev B ...

Page 2: ... Helpline 01904 727508 www coreservice co uk Introduction 3 Safety Information 3 Parts list 8 Assembly 10 Operation 11 Maintenance and Storage 13 Troubleshooting 14 Technical Data 15 Recycling and Disposal 16 Guarantee 17 ...

Page 3: ...tion or drugs 3 Use appropriate tool This device is only intended for cutting grass and soft vegetation 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 4 Keep work areas clean Cluttered areas can cause accidents 5 Consider work area environment Do not expose your tool to high humidity or rain Do not use your tool i...

Page 4: ...ion Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged or defective Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service agent Never attempt any repairs yourself 16 Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry the tool without disconnect the plug and be sure the tool is switched off 17 Use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use when operating a power tool outdoors Use a cor...

Page 5: ...tally cut by the blade 4 Use the hedge trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light 5 Know how to stop the hedge trimmer quickly in an emergency 6 Never hold the hedge trimmer by the guard 7 Never operate the hedge trimmer with damaged guards or without guard in place 8 Remove the plug from mains before passing the hedge trimmer to another person 9 Avoid operating while people especially chil...

Page 6: ...n moving blades and fixed parts of the machine 11 During transportation and storage of the hedge trimmer keep the blades covered at all times with blade sheath 12 The use of a residual current device R C D with a tripping current of no more than 30mA is recommended 13 Do not try grasp or remove hedge clippings when the hedge trimmer is running Only remover hedge clippings when the appliance is swi...

Page 7: ...e wiring instructions shown below 21 The old plug must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13 amp socket could cause an electrical hazard WARNING A 13amp fuse must be fitted The use of a high sensitivity residual current device RCD is recommended to provide personal protection against harmful electric current WARNING Do not use two core extension cords or reels on power tools with an earth p...

Page 8: ...n Wear eye protection Wear dust mark Do not expose and operate the tool in rain Keep all other people including children pet and bystanders outside the 10 meters hazard zone stop the trimmer immediately if you are approached Remove the plug from the mains supply immediately if the cable is damaged or cut Double insulation Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools h...

Page 9: ...8 www coreservice co uk Parts list Parts description 1 Blade sheath 2 Blade 3 Safety hand guard 4 Front handle 5 Rear handle 6 Cable holder 7 Cable and plug 8 Fixed guard screw x2 9 ON OFF switch 10 Safety switch 7 9 5 10 4 3 2 1 6 8 ...

Page 10: ... to you or to the hedge trimmer Keep the carton in guarantee time Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes Warning Do not use the product without fitting the guard To prevent excessive strain on the cable connections the hedge trimmer is fitted with a cable restraint Before switching on push a loop of cable through the space in the handle and secure it over the cable...

Page 11: ... hedge trimmer until all damaged parts have been replaced or repaired Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Before starting your hedge trimmer remove blade sheath A as illustration Operation Switch ON OFF NOTE For your safety this tool is equipped with a double switch system This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently You must push the safety switch lever E and then pre...

Page 12: ...lade becomes jammed switch off and disconnect from the mains supply before clearing the obstruction 8 Do not force the hedge trimmer to cut over sized branches These should be cut by hand using secateurs or shears Cutting hedge Note Evergreen hedges and shrubs that retain their leaves in the winter should be trimmed in April and August Conifers and other fast growing shrubs can be trimmed every si...

Page 13: ...6 Do not allow cuttings and other debris to become dry and hard on any of the hedge trimmer surfaces This will directly affect the cutting performance 7 Make sure that the blade is kept clean of all cuttings and other debris 8 For easier operation and longer life lubricate the cutting blades before and after each use Make sure that the hedge trimmer has been thoroughly cleaned before storing it in...

Page 14: ...using this section In most cases the problem can be solved quickly General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Product does not start 1 Not connected to power supply 1 Connect to power supply 2 Power connection is loosen 2 Connect the power supply properly 3 Other electrical defect to the product 3 Check with a specialist electrician Product does not reach full power 1 Extension cord n...

Page 15: ...alue has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another The declared vibration value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission value during actual use of the tool can differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used Identify safety actual conditions of use taking...

Page 16: ...t heap alternating then with other garden material The more thoroughly you chop the clippings beforehand the more rapidly they will degrade Alternatively many communities provide a public collection point where you can dispose of your garden waste in an environmentally friendly manner 4 Only dispose of electrical electronic battery iterms in separate collection schemes which cater for the recovery...

Page 17: ...tivities 3 The following are also excluded from our guarantee A Faults due to accidents customer misuse or unauthorized repairs B Consumable Parts such as blade C Failure due to lack of routine maintenance D Failure as a result of not using the equipment in accordance with the manual and safety instructions 4 The guarantee is valid for a period of 1 year starting from the purchase date of the devi...

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