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OPERATOR'SMANUAL 

HEDGETRIMMER 

ATTACHMENT 

MODEL NUMBERAS-GZJ20 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NUMBERAS-GZJ20

Page 1: ...OPERATOR SMANUAL HEDGETRIMMER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBERAS GZJ20 ...

Page 2: ...LE OF CONTENTS SafetySymbols 4 SafetyInstructions 5 13 Introduction 13 Specifications 14 PackingList 14 Description 15 16 Assembly 16 20 Operation 20 23 Maintenance 23 28 Troubleshooting 29 Warranty 30 31 ...

Page 3: ...re Lead from lead based paints Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed ...

Page 4: ... Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING SAFETYALERTSYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING ORCAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning ...

Page 5: ...l To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Wear Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Wear Head Protection Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head Wear Protective Gloves Protect your hands with gloves when handling blade or blade...

Page 6: ...ay cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death Recycle Symbols This product uses lithium ion Li ion batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and or disposal options IPX4 Ingress Protection Degree Protection from splashing water V Volt Voltage cm centimete...

Page 7: ...lb Pound Weight Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current ...

Page 8: ...e presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools creates parks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatingapowertool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodifiedplugsandmatchingoutletswillreduce...

Page 9: ...s Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationisunavoidable use a GFCI protected supply Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock ...

Page 10: ...n the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do n...

Page 11: ...hat can not be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired 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 ...

Page 12: ...nd the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE Rechargeonlywiththechargerspecifiedbythemanufacturer A charger thatissuitableforonetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskoffirewhenused with another battery pack Usepowertoolsonlywithspecificallydesignatedbatterypacks Use of any other battery packs...

Page 13: ...SERVICE Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepairpersonusingonly identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained ...

Page 14: ...educe possible personal injury from the cutter blades Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring Cutter blades contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock Keep cable away from cutting area During operating the cable maybe hidden in shrubs and can be accidenta...

Page 15: ...en operating the extended reach hedge trimmer overhead Failing debris can result in serious personal injury WARNING Only use with handle assembled to hedge trimmer The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper handle provided may result in serious personal injury ...

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Page 17: ...equently for bystanders animals and obstructions Donotgrasptheexposedcuttingbladesorcuttingedgeswhenpicking up or holding the hedge trimmer On machines with a defined transport position cutting blade folded flat against the hedge trimmer shaft Never start the machine in the Transport position since the blades are not engaged in that position and you therefore cannot visually check to see that they...

Page 18: ...f trouble Never allow children to operate the hedge trimmer The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than10mm thick Trim only in daylight or in good artificial light Follow instructions for lubricating and sharpening Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet locations Use only with the battery packs and chargers list...

Page 19: ...y are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is not operating Take care when performing maintenance or service Remove or disconnect the battery pack before servicing cleaning or removing material from the hedge trimmer Do not wash with a hose avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections Store the tool in a dry and high or locked location out of rea...

Page 20: ... It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you can not easily remedy please contact HENXcustomer service center400 8575 505 This manual contains important information on the safe assembly operation and maintenance of your product Read it carefully before using the product Keep this manual handy so ...

Page 21: ...CATIONS Blade Length 20 510mm Cutting Capacity 1 26mm Weight including blade guard 5 40lbs 2 45kg PACKING LIST PART NAME QUANTITY Hedge Trimmer Attachment 1 Blade Guard 1 Dual head Wrench 1 Operator s Manual 1 ...

Page 22: ...ormation on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting Before using this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules A blade Blade guard Connection shaft Dual head wrench Angle adjustment knob Angle adjustment handle Angle adjustment plate ...

Page 23: ... hex head lubrication bolt ASSEMBLY WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result ...

Page 24: ...ted the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please return the product to the place of purchase ADJUSTING THE BLADE When the extended reach hedge trimmer is removed from the package it is folded in its storage position with the blade against the shaft Fig B Adjust the blade to a suitable working position before attaching it to the power head There are12 possible working positions Fig C The ang...

Page 25: ...s and make adjustments only when the blades are at a standstill Never touch the blades while making adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always stop the tool remove the battery and cover the blade with the blade guard before moving the blade to the storage position or from the storage position to the normal working position CONNECTINGTHEHEDGETRIMMERATTACHMENTTOTHEPOWER HEAD This extend...

Page 26: ...means of a coupler device 1 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack 2 Loosen the wing knob ...

Page 27: ... hedge trimmer to verify that it is securely locked into the coupler If not rotate the hedge trimmer shaft from side to side in the coupler until it snaps into place 5 Tighten the wing knob securely WARNING Be certain the wing knob is fully tightened before operating the tool and check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury arrow Shaft coupler Bulge Shaft of powe...

Page 28: ... to hold the extended reach hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord Contact with the blade other conductive parts of the extended reach hedge trimmer or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or seri...

Page 29: ...WARNING To prevent serious personal injury remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing cleaning changing attachments or removing material from the unit ...

Page 30: ... this product for trimming hedges shrubs scrub bushes and similar material with stem diameter of less than1inch USING THE EXTENDED REACH HEDGE TRIMMER WITH POWER HEAD WARNING Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Wear eye and ear hearing protection Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear short pants or sandals or go ba...

Page 31: ...zontal Cutting with straight blade Hold the blade at an angle of 0 to 10 as you slowly swing the hedge trimmer horizontally Swing the blade in an arc towards the outsides of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept to the ground Fig G Recommendation Cut hedges that are no more than chest height in this working position Vertical Cutting with blade at an angle This is useful when cutting without sta...

Page 32: ...ide cutting position see Fig H Slowly swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge use both sides of the cutting blade Fig I Overhead Cutting with blade at an angle Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and slowly swing it in an arc to make maximum use of its reach Fig J I J ...

Page 33: ...sition is tiring To minimize the risk of accidents work in such positions for short periods only Set the angle of the blade To maximum so that the tool can be held in a lower less tiring position while still providing adequate reach ...

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Page 35: ...chments Abatteryoperatedtoolwiththebatterypackinsertedisalwaysonand can start accidentally GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use a clean cloth to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARNING When cleaning the hedge trimmer attachment DO NOT immerse it in w...

Page 36: ...damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and by solvents such as kerosene Moisture can also cause a shock hazard Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth NEVER use water for cleaning the tool ...

Page 37: ...ge trimmer service personnel REPLACING THE BLADE Fig K WARNING Always wear gloves when handling the blade these components are very sharp and may contain burrs 1 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack Short screws Gear case upper housing Long screws K Support plate3 Support plate 1 Support plate 2 Blade assembly Bushing Eccentric shaft of link lever ...

Page 38: ...ntal position ensuring that the blade assembly is in line with the extended reach hedge trimmer shaft for easy mounting Fig K 3 Use a 4mm hex wrench not included to loosen the 6 screws short screws in the bottom cover and remove them ...

Page 39: ...l and replace it with a new one 8 Align the inward bulge on the new blade assembly with the hole inside the eccentric block assembly to install the new blade assembly into place 9 Insert the two bushings into the two rounded rectangle separately 10 Mount the support plate1andthenmount the support plate2 11 Keep the inside holes in the blade the bushings and the holes in the support plates in line ...

Page 40: ...Support plate 1 Bushings Long screws L Support plate 2 Rounded rectangle slots Screw holes ...

Page 41: ... its bulge facing the blade Fig M 14 Align the hole of support plate3 with the bulge on the eccentric block assembly to install the support plate into place ensuring that the plate is exactly located in the center parallel to both edges 15 Mount the bottom cover onto the gear case and secure it with 6short screws Fig N Bulge Bulge Short screws Bottom cover Link lever Support plate 3 M N ...

Page 42: ...r begin to deteriorate re sharpen the blades It is recommended to have the blades re sharpened by a qualified service technician NOTICE Do not operate your extended reach hedge trimmer with dull or damaged blades This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results LUBRICATING THE BLADE To prevent rust it is recommended to lubricate the blades with anti rusting oil when it is store...

Page 43: ...ffset the blades before lubrication Fig O WARNING Blades are sharp When handling the blade assembly wear non slip heavy duty protective gloves Do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut NEVER touch blades or service the unit with battery pack installed Upper blade ...

Page 44: ... flanks of the gear follow the steps below to fill with gear grease to 3 4capacity Do not completely fill the transmission gears 1 Depending on which screw you are removing lay the extended reach hedge trimmer on its back or hold it on its side so that the sealing screw to be removed is facing upwards Fig P Q 2 Use the dual head wrench to loosen and remove the sealing screw 3 Use a grease gun not ...

Page 45: ... teeth of the blades For saving space fold the extended reach hedge trimmer to its storage position see Fig 2 Ifthehedgetrimmerisremovedfromthepowerheadandstoredseparately fit theendcapontothehedgetrimmershafttoavoidgettingdirtintothecoupler Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area locked up or up high out of the reach of children Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers gasoline or...

Page 46: ...the battery pack to the power head Remove battery check contacts and re install the battery pack Charge the battery pack Press down the lock off lever and hold it then press the trigger to turn on the extended reach hedge trimmer Allow the battery pack or power head to cool until the temperature drops below 152 F 67 C Remove the battery pack from the tool Remove the obstruction carefully and then ...

Page 47: ... with a new blade or support following the section REPLACINGTHE BLADE in this manual or contact HENX service center for replacement Replace with a new blade following the section REPLACING THEBLADE in this manual or contact HENX service center for replacement Tighten the blade bolts Using a3mm hex wrench not included turn the bolt clockwise to tighten ...

Page 48: ...ies only to the original purchaser from an authorized HENX retailer and may not be transferred b The warranty period for any HENX product or part used for industrial professional or commercial purpose is one year c This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose d This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modification alteration or unauthorized repair or from use...

Page 49: ...ll implied warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to four years from the date of purchase for outdoor power equipment and two years from date of purchase for battery pack and charger S...

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