Certa CTSHEAR108A User manual

Table of Contents
Safety Symbols............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Symbol Signal Meaning.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................... 3
General Power Tool Safety................................................................................................................................... 3
Work Area Safety..................................................................................................................................................... 5
lectrical Safety........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Personal Safety......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Power Tool Use and Care...................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery Tool Use and Care.................................................................................................................................... 6
Servicing...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Specific Rules for Hedge Clipper........................................................................................................................ 7
Specific Rules for Shears....................................................................................................................................... 8
Specific Rules for Reciprocating Cutter........................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Description....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Know Your Tool........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Product Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 10
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Low Battery Capacity Indicator........................................................................................................................ 10
Battery Protection................................................................................................................................................. 10
Cold Weather Operation..................................................................................................................................... 10
When to Charge the Battery............................................................................................................................... 11
How to Charge the Battery.................................................................................................................................. 11
L D Functions of the Charger............................................................................................................................. 11
Charging a Hot Battery Pack............................................................................................................................... 11
Charging a Cold Battery Pack............................................................................................................................. 11
Defective Battery.................................................................................................................................................... 12
Battery Charging..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Battery Full................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Attaching the Battery to the Tool....................................................................................................................12
Detaching Battery from the Tool...................................................................................................................... 12
Attaching/Removing Attachments.................................................................................................................. 12
Battery Gauge.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Trigger Switch.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Hedge Clipper................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Shearing new growth............................................................................................................................................ 13
Shearing heavier growth...................................................................................................................................... 13
Grass Shear..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Attaching Blade Guard......................................................................................................................................... 14
Detaching Blade Guard........................................................................................................................................ 14
Cultivator......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Reciprocating Saw....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Saw Blade....................................................................................................................................... 15
Removing the Saw Blade..................................................................................................................................... 15
Blade Selection........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Straight Cutting....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 15
General Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 15
Batteries..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................... 16
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This tool has many features to make use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product to make it easy to
maintain and operate.
Save these instructions!
Read these instructions!
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols and the explanations that go with them deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings by themselves do not eliminate any danger. The
instructions and warnings they give are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all
safety alert symbols such as "DANG R", "WARNING" and "CAUTION" before using this tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Symbol Signal Meaning
ANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
amage Prevention & Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. ach message is preceded by the word
"NOTIC ", as in the example below:
NOTICE: quipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified
Kogan.com service technician. Contact the Kogan.com customer support team for further
information.
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 power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shield or a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side
shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Some of these symbols may be used on the tool. Please study the symbols and learn their
meanings. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better.
SYMBOL NAME ESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of Current
Direct Current Characteristic of Current
No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load (no resistance)
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc..., per
minute.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
Read Operators Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand the operators manual before using this
product.
ye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields and a full face shield when operating this
product.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade may
result in serious person injury.
Hot Surface To avoid the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact
with any hot surface.
Safety Instructions
General Power Tool Safety
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
Avoid dangerous environments – don't use appliances in damp or wet locations.
on't use in rain.
Keep children away – all visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
ress properly – do not use loose clothing or jewellry, as they can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering if you have long hair.
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Use safety glasses – always use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Use the correct appliance – do not use unit for any job except for that for which it is intended.
Avoid unintentional starting – do not carry the appliance while plugged in or with a battery
attached and your finger on the switch/trigger. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
before inserting the battery pack/plugging unit in to the power source.
on't grasp exposed blades or cutting edges – take care when picking up the appliance.
on't force the appliance – it will do a better job with less likelihood of an injury or damage at
the rate for which it was designed.
on't overreach – keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Start alert – watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the appliance when
you are tired.
Store idle appliances indoors – when not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry,
secure position, out of reach of children.
Maintain appliance with care – keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
the appliance cord periodically and, if damaged, contact the Kogan.com customer support team.
Jeep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Check damaged parts – before use of the appliance. A guard or other part that is damaged
renders the product unsafe for use and Kogan.com are not liable for any damage or injury
caused by using a damaged product. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be repaired by a Kogan.com service technician.
No part of this unit is water resistant – do not charge the battery or use the appliance in rain.
o not hold or remove cut material while blades are moving – make sure the trimmer switch is
in the off position when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turning off. Allow time for blades to come to a complete halt.
When the tool is stored or not in use, always attach the blade cover on the blade to prevent the
operator from being hurt.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read all instructions, safety rules
and warnings thoroughly. Failure to comply may result in fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Keep a copy of the manual hand for future reference.
Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
gardening appliances.
o not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode. Check with your local authorities
regarding the correct disposal of batteries.
o not open or mutilate batteries. Released battery acids are corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic when swallowed.
Exercise care when handling batteries to avoid shorting the batteries with conducting materials
such as keys, rings or bracelets. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
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