Clas Ohlson DCCS301 User manual

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ENGLISHSVENSKANORSKSUOMIDEUTSCH
Art.no Model
31-8280 DCCS301
31-8281 DCCS301
31-8282 DCCS301
31-8283 DCCS301
Ver. 20141211
Original instructions
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Original Bedienungsanleitung
Teleskopisk häcksax/
grensåg
Teleskopisk hekksaks
Pensasleikkuri/oksasaha,
teleskooppi
Teleskop-Heckenschere/
Astsäge
HT 18
Telescopic Hedge Trimmer

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Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Art.no 31-8280 Model DCCS301
31-8281 DCCS301
31-8282 DCCS301
31-8283 DCCS301
Please read theentire instruction manual before using theproduct and save it for future
reference. Wereserve theright for any errors in text or images and any necessary
changes made to technicaldata. Intheevent of technical problems or other queries,
please contact our Customer Services (see address details on theinside cover).
Contents
1. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General safety instructions for power tooluse................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Additional safety rules for hedge trimmers...................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Safety instructions specic to pruningsaws .................................................................................................... 7
1.4 General safety instructions for batteries and chargers .................................................................................. 7
1.5 Safety symbols........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Description .............................................................................................................................10
2.1 Buttons and functions.........................................................................................................................................11
3. Charging thebattery ............................................................................................................12
3.1 LED indicators.......................................................................................................................................................12
4. Assembly.................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Mounting thehandles.........................................................................................................................................13
5. Changing thecutter mechanism........................................................................................13
6. Mounting thepruning sawhead........................................................................................13
6.1 Guide bar and sawchain ....................................................................................................................................13
6.2 Chain tension........................................................................................................................................................14
7. Usingthepruningsaw .........................................................................................................15
7.1 Beforeusing ..........................................................................................................................................................15
7.2 Adjusting thetelescopicshaft...........................................................................................................................15
7.3 Workarea...............................................................................................................................................................15
7.4 Safetycheck ..........................................................................................................................................................15
7.5 Sawing technique ................................................................................................................................................16
7.6 Starting thesaw ...................................................................................................................................................17
8. Mounting thehedge trimmerhead...................................................................................17
8.1 Mounting thehandles.........................................................................................................................................17
9. Usingthehedge trimmer.....................................................................................................18
9.1 Adjusting thetelescopicshaft...........................................................................................................................18
9.2 Workarea...............................................................................................................................................................18
9.3 Safetycheck ..........................................................................................................................................................18
9.4 Starting ..................................................................................................................................................................18
9.5 Cutting/trimming.................................................................................................................................................19
10. Care and maintenance.......................................................................................................19
10.1 Hedge trimmer...................................................................................................................................................19
10.2 Pruningsaw ........................................................................................................................................................19
11. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................20
12. Disposal ................................................................................................................................21
13. Specifications.......................................................................................................................21

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1. Safety
1.1 General safety instructions for power tooluse
Warning: Readall theinstructions. Failure to adhere to thefollowing instructions may
lead to electric shock, fires or serious injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Theterm “power tool” in thefollowing text refers to your handheld mains operated or
battery operatedtool.
1) Workarea
a) Keep thework area clean and well illuminated. Cluttered and poorly lit areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not use power tools in explosive environments,e.g. near to flammable
liquids, gases ordust. Powertools generate sparks that can easily ignite dust
orfumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away from thearea where you are using
thepowertool. Distractions can cause you to lose concentration and control of
thetool.
2) Electrical safety
a) Theplug of thepower tool must fit correctly into thewall socket. Never
modify theplug in anyway. Neveruse anadaptor plug together with earthed
powertools. Unmodified plugs and suitable wall sockets minimize therisk of
electric shocks.
b) Avoid physical contact with earthed objects such as pipes, radiators, ovens
and refrigerators. Thereis anincreased risk of receiving anelectric shock if your
body is earthed.
c) Do not expose thepower tool to rain or other wet conditions. Waterentering
apower tool will increase therisk of electricshock.
d) Do not abuse themainslead. Neveruse thelead to carry/drag thetool
or to jerk theplug from awall socket. Keepthelead away from heat, oil,
sharp edges and movingparts. Damaged or tangled leads increase therisk of
electricshock.
e) When using power tools outdoors, use anextension lead that is suitable for
this purpose. Theuse of anextension lead designed for outdoor use decreases
therisk of electric shocks.
f) If using thepower tool in awet environment is unavoidable, use awall
socket equipped with aportable residual current device (RCD) for proper
safety. Useof anRCD significantly reduces therisk of electricshock.

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3) Personal safety
a) Pay attention to what you are doing and use common sense when using
powertools. Neveruse power tools if you are tired or under theinfluence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. Onemoment of inattention while using apower
tool may result in serious injury.
b) Wear protective clothing. Always wear safety glasses. Usingprotective
clothing such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets and ear defenders
reduces therisk of injury.
c) Avoid accidental starts. Makesure that thepower switch is set to OFF before
plugging thepower tool into awall socket, fitting thebattery or picking up/
carrying thepowertool. Nevercarry apower tool with your finger on thetrigger
and never connect thepower tool to awall socket when theswitch is set to ON,
since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on thepowertool. Aservice
tool left on arotating part of thepower tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keepproper footing and balance at alltimes. Thisenables
better control of thepower tool in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery.
Keephair, clothes and gloves away from movingparts. Loose-fitting clothes,
jewellery or long hair could become caught in movingparts.
g) If equipment for theextraction and collection of dust is available, make sure
it is connected and properlyused. Useof dust collection equipment can reduce
dust related hazards.
4) Power tool use and maintenance
a) Do not force thepowertool. Usethecorrect power tool for your application.
Thecorrect power tool will do thejob better and safer if used at therate for which
it was designed.
b) Never use thepower tool if thepower switch does not switch thetool
on andoff. Anypower tool that cannot be controlled by thepower switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect theplug from thepower source and/or thebattery pack from
thepower tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories or
storing thepowertool. Theseprecautions reduce therisk of thepower tool
starting unexpectedly.
d) Storepower tools that are not being used out of children’sreach. Donot
allow people who are unfamiliar with thetool or its functions to operateit.
Powertools can be dangerous if they fall into thehands of inexperiencedusers.

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e) Maintain powertools. Checkfor misalignment, binding of moving
parts, broken parts or anything else which might affect theoperation of
thepowertool. Ifany damage is noticed, have thepower tool repaired
beforeusing. Manyaccidents are caused by poorly maintained powertools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp andclean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use thepower tool and any accessories in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account theworking conditions and thework to be performed.
Usingthepower tool for apurpose other than that for which it is intended could
result in adangerous situation.
5) Proper use and maintenance of cordless powertools
a) Charge thebattery using acharger recommended by themanufacturer.
b) Thetool is supplied with abattery provided by themanufacturer. Donot use
any other battery.
c) If handled incorrectly, battery fluid can leak from thebattery. If this fluid
should come into contact with skin; rinse thearea thoroughly withwater.
Always contact adoctor if battery fluid comes into contact with youreyes.
6) Service
a) Repairs and service should only be performed by qualified tradesmen, and
only with original spareparts. Thisguarantees that thesafety of thepower tool is
maintained.
1.2 Additional safety rules for hedge trimmers
• This product must not be used by anyone (including children) suffering from
physical or mental impairment. Thisproduct should not be used by anyone that
has not read theinstruction manual unless they have been instructed in its use by
someone who will take responsibility for their safety.
• Keep all bodily parts away from thecutting blades. Donot remove debris from
theblades or hold onto any material that you are cutting whilst thetrimmer blades
are in motion. Remove thebattery before dislodging any debris. Onemoment of
carelessness can result in serious personal injury.
• Never allow children to play with theproduct.
• Turn off thehedge trimmer and carry it by thehandle when moving it short
distances. Always have theblade guard in place when storing or transporting
thehedge trimmer. Correct use of thehedge trimmer will reduce thelikelihood of
personal injury caused by thecutting blades.
• Make sure that there are no foreign objects like fencing wire,etc. inthehedge/
bush that you wish totrim.
• Always hold thehedge trimmer with both hands duringuse.
• Theblades will continue in motion for afew seconds after thepower has been
turnedoff. Note: Donot touch theblades while they are in motion.

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• Keep all bodily parts away from thecutting blades. Donot remove debris from
theblades or hold onto any material that you are cutting whilst thetrimmer blades
are in motion. Remove thebattery before dislodging any debris.
• Always switch off thehedge trimmer and have theblade guard mounted in place
whenever moving or transportingit.
• Always inspect thehedge before cutting it to make sure that it does not contain
any foreign objects.
• Always hold thehedge trimmer with both hands duringuse.
1.3 Safety instructions specic to pruningsaws
• Bear in mind that theproduct’s use might be restricted by national or local
regulations. Findout if any restrictions apply to yourarea.
• Asafe working distance of at least 10 m must always be maintained between
theproduct and any high-voltage power cables.
• Read and make sure you understand theinstruction manual before using
theproduct.
• Always make sure that you are well-balanced when using thesaw. Takeregular
breaks when working for long periods.
• Maintain afirm stance and posture and always use thesupplied carrying harness.
• Keep bystanders at asafe distance from theworkarea.
• Always saw branches into smaller pieces, starting at thetip and working in
towards thetrunk. Beaware of your position to avoid being struck by falling
branches.
• Never operate theproduct if any of its safety devices is missing or damaged.
• Use protective eyewear and hearing protection. Further protective equipment
for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Wearing thecorrect protective
equipment reduces therisk of personal injury from flying debris or accidental
contact with thesawchain.
1.4 General safety instructions for batteries and chargers
a) Always be careful of inadvertent starts while attaching thebattery. Makesure that
both thesafety catch and start trigger are not engaged.
b) Only use theincluded battery charger or acharger recommended by
themanufacturer. Thebattery charger is only designed to charge certain types of
batteries. Ifacharger designed for another type of battery is used therisk for fire or
explosion is significantly increased.
c) Only use batteries designed for theelectric power tool it was specifically
designedfor. Useof any other types of batteries can lead to fire and/or bodily injury.
d) Keep unused batteries asafe distance away from paper clips, screws, nails
and other metal objects that could potentially short-circuit thebattery terminals.
Short-circuiting thebattery terminals can lead to fire or explosion.

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e) Battery fluid can leak from thebattery if it is damaged. Avoidphysical contact with
thisfluid. Ifthis fluid comes into contact with skin; rinse thearea thoroughly withwater.
Ifthefluid comes into contact with theeyes, seek medical attention immediately.
Fluidwhich has leaked from abattery pack can cause skin irritation orburns.
• Thebattery can become hot after alonger period ofuse. Letit cool before
attempting to rechargeit.
• Never attempt to open thebattery casing.
• Never store abattery in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 40°C.
• Only charge thebattery when theambient temperature is between 10°C and 40°C.
• Never expose thebattery or charger towater.
• Keep thecharger and batteries out of thereach of children.
• Never use thebattery charger or batteries in environments where flammable liquids
or gases are stored.
• Always transport batteries in asafe manner ensuring that they do not come into
contact with each other and never in ametal container.
• Check that thebattery charger and mains lead are whole and undamaged
beforeuse.
• Charge thebattery completely if it is not to be used for anextended period.
• Thebattery must only be charged with acharger that conforms to EN60335-2-29
standards.
1.5 Safety symbols
Read theentire instruction manual.
Safety helmet, eye protection and ear protection must beworn.
Safety gloves must beworn.
Safety shoes must beworn.
Asafe distance of 10 m from thehigh-voltage cable must always be
maintained.

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Do not expose theelectric power tool torain.
Keep all bodily parts away from thecutting mechanism (saw chain,
hedge trimmer blades) during start and while using theelectric
powertool.
Keep all bystanders at asafe distance from theworksite.
Foreignobjects can be propelled from theelectric power tool duringuse.
Warning: Bystanders and pets should be kept at asafe distance while
theelectric power tool is inuse.
Note: Remove thebattery from theelectric power tool before any care
or maintenance is performed.

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2. Description
• 31-8280 Telescopic hedge trimmer, thefollowing parts come unmounted:
Rearhandle, cutting mechanism (hedge trimmer head), front handle,
telescopic shaft and shoulderstrap.
• 31-8281 Telescopic pruning saw, thefollowing parts come unmounted:
Rearhandle, cutting mechanism (pruning saw head), front handle,
telescopic shaft, shoulder strap, bar andchain.
• 31-8282 Hedge trimmer head (complete, ready-to-use cutting mechanism)
• 31-8283 Pruning saw head (complete, partially unassembled cutting mechanism)

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2.1 Buttons and functions
1. Front handle lock-lever clamp and angle adjustment lockknob
2. Shoulder strap anchorpoint
3. Shoulderstrap
4. Telescopicshaft
5. Rear handle lock collar
6. Adjustable rear handlepivot
7. Safetycatch
8. Power trigger
9. Rear handle
10. Battery mount (battery sold separately)
Pruningsaw
11. Guidebar
12. Sawchain
13. Spiked bumper
14. Oil reservoir with filler cap and min and max graduations
15. Cutter head release button
16. Adjustable drive motorpivot
17. Telescopic shaft lockknob
18. Rotation directionmark
19. Drivecover
20. Guide barbolt
21. Spring washer
22. Drive sprocket
23. Guide bar tensioningpin
24. Saw chain tensioning hexscrew
25. Saw chainguard
26. Combination spanner
Hedge trimmer
27. Saw chainguard
28. Cutting bar with blades

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3. Charging thebattery
(Note: Battery and charger sold separately.)
Temperature range for charging and storing thebattery: 0–40ºC.
1. Depress thebattery release catch on top of thebattery and slide it out from
thebatterymount.
2. Putthebattery into its charger cradle and make sure that it clicks securely intoplace.
3. Connect themains lead of thecharger to a230 V, 50Hz electrical socket.
4. Crossreference thebattery charger LEDs on top of thecharger to ensure proper
charging is in progress.
5. Oncecharging is complete, press thebattery release catch and remove it from
thecharger.
3.1 LED indicators
1/sec
3/sec
Steady green light and red lightoff:
Charger connected but no current charge is in progress.
(Nothing will happen if afully-charged battery is connected to thecharger.)
Red light flashing once per second and steady greenlight:
Charging is in progress.
Steady green and redlight:
Fully-charged battery.
Red light flashing three times per second and steady greenlight:
Faulty battery.
Note:
• Thelithium-ion battery has abuilt-in electronic deep discharge protection preventing
it from working at reducedpower. Fullpower is provided until theelectronic
protection circuit switches off thecurrent, indicating that thebattery needs to be
recharged. Thetool will be switched off automatically. Donot attempt to continue
work after this point, as doing so may damage thebattery.
• Thebattery also has abuilt-in electronic overload protection. Ifthetool is put under
too much stress, theelectronics automatically cut thepower and thetoolstops.
Release thetrigger and wait afew seconds before switching thetrimmer onagain.
• Thelithium-ion battery has no memory which means that it can be charged at any
time regardless of batterylevel.
• Charge thebattery for at least 6 hours thefirst and second time it is charged.
• For long-term storage, thebattery should be fully charged at least every 6 months.

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4. Assembly
4.1 Mounting thehandles
Back handle
Slide theback handle (9) securely onto the telescopic shaft (it only fits one way) and
screw on thelock collar (5) tightly to secure thehandle.
Front handle
Thefront handle mount is pre-mounted.
Attach thefront handle to themount, set thedesired angle and tighten thelockknob.
5. Changing thecutter mechanism
Removing thecutter mechanism: Pressand hold thecutter head release button (15),
rotate thecutter head so that its [▼] arrow is aligned with the [▲] arrow on thedrive
motor and remove thecutter head from thedrivemotor.
Mounting thecutter mechanism: Pressand hold thecutter head release button and
align the [▼] arrow on thecutter head with the [▲] arrow on thedrive motor and
attach thecutterhead. Thenrotate thecutter head so that thearrow now aligns with
thelock symbol. Twistthecutter head to click-lock thecutter head securely in place
and making sure its arrow is directly aligned with thelock symbol. Adistinct click will
be heard when thespring-loaded bayonet lock (15) catches into place indicating that
thelock is securely engaged.
6. Mounting thepruning sawhead
6.1 Guide bar and sawchain
Note: Always check that thebattery is removed before starting.
Note: Thesaw chain teeth are verysharp. Always wear protective gloves.
1. Unscrew theguide bar bolt (20),
remove thespring washer (21) and
drive cover (19).

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2. Place thesaw chain onto theguidebar.
3. Position theguide bar so that thechain
tensioning pin (23) engages into thehole on
theguide bar and thesaw chain is around
thechain sprocket. Note: Makesure thesaw
chain is theright wayround. Referto
theguide bar and saw chain illustration.
4. Refit thedrive cover, spring washer and
finger-tighten theguide barbolt. Donot
tighten thebolt completely until thesaw
chain has been satisfactorily tensioned.
6.2 Chain tension
Note: Anew saw chain stretches during use and should be checked and readjusted
after just afew minutesuse. Thechain tension should be checked regularly.
Thechain should not be so slack that it is hanging down away from thechainbar.
Youshould only be able to lift thechain about 2 mm up from thechainbar.
1. Turnthesaw chain by hand to make
sure that it is running correctly around
theguidebar. Wearprotective gloves as
thechain issharp!
2. Adjust thechain tension by turning
thetensioning screw (24) clockwise
until thechain is tensioned correctly as
describedabove. Usethesuppliedtool.
3. Tighten theguide bar bolt securely.
2 mm

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7. Usingthepruningsaw
Note: Always make sure that thebattery is removed before carrying out any type of
maintenance, longer transport or cleaning.
Note: Thesaw chain must always be sharp and correctly tensioned for ensuring
proper and safe tree pruning. Haveaprofessional sharpen thechain for you if you are
not sure how to doit.
7.1 Beforeusing
Top up with saw chainoil. Note: Onlyuse agood quality saw chainoil.
1. Setthesaw down securely onto theground.
2. Opentheoil reservoircap.
3. Carefully fill theoil reservoir.
4. Checkthefiller cap gasket and change replace if damaged. Keepthearea around
thefiller cap free of dirt so that none gets into thereservoir.
5. Screwtheoil filler cap backon.
6. Wipeup any spilledoil.
7. Checkfor proper saw chain lubrication. Referto theStarting thesaw sectionbelow.
7.2 Adjusting thetelescopicshaft
Thetelescopic shaft has two lock-collars for length adjustment.
1. Loosen both lock-collars (17).
2. Setthetelescopic shaft (4) to thedesired length.
3. Tighten thelock-collars.
4. Secure theshoulder strap to its anchor point (2).
7.3 Workarea
• Always keep thework area tidy so you can move freely without therisk of tripping
over obstacles.
• Make sure that there are no loose branches which could become caught in thesaw.
7.4 Safetycheck
1. Makesure that you are wearing all required safety gear before starting.
2. Makesure that all parts of thesaw are whole, accounted for and undamaged.
3. Makesure that thesaw chain is correctly tensioned.

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7.5 Sawing technique
It is advisable to practice your sawing technique on easily accessible branchesfirst.
Thiswill allow you to comfortably practice your sawing technique in various situations.
Itwill then be easier and safer for you to progress onto using more advanced sawing
techniques.
Note: Neversaw into bushes or thin branches. Thesecan get caught in thesaw chain
and cause thesaw to be thrown out of control.
Pull sawing (recommended)
Always use thebottom side of theblade for cutting
branches. This technique involves sawing branches
from thetop to thebottom. Thesaw chain pulls
thesaw forwards, away from theuser. Whenpull
sawing, theuser has much more control over thesaw
and can better avoid kickbacks.
Push sawing
This technique involves sawing thebranch from
thebottom to thetop. Thesaw chain thus pulls
thesaw back towards theuser. This means that
theuser has to equalise therearward force of thesaw
chain to compensate. If theforce is not equalised,
there is adanger of theguide bar being pulled too
far backwards so that just thetip of thebar is in
contact with thebranch. Thiscan cause kickbacks or
unexpected bar movement.
Lopping o branches
When sawing thinner branches, it is usually sufficient
to employ thepull sawing technique. When sawing
thicker branches, use thefollowing technique:
1. Makethefirst cut from below, about 15–20 cm
from thetreetrunk. Cutabout 1/3 of theway
through thebranch.
2. Makethesecond cut about 5–10 cm outside
thefirstcut. Cutfrom above and cut all theway
through thebranch.
3. Placethethird cut as close to thetree trunk
as possible. Cutabout 1/3 of theway through
thebranch. Sawfrom thebottom.
4. Makethefourth cut as close thetree trunk as
possible and cut all theway through thebranch.
Sawfrom thetop.

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Note:
• Always begin with thebranches lowest down on thetrunk.
• Always stand in awell-balanced stable stance.
• Never work whilst standing on aladder.
• Never saw off abranch which is directly above yourhead.
• Never overreach, lean too far forward or too far backward.
• Never work in poor light or weather conditions.
• Always use thecarrying harness.
• Tidy thework area before beginning work and check thesurroundings for foreign
objects that may interfere with proper work safety.
• Always hold thesaw with bothhands.
7.6 Starting thesaw
1. Mountthebattery.
2. Holdin thesafety catch (4) and pull and hold thepower trigger (6) tostart.
Release thesafety catch but continue to grip power trigger pulled in for
continuous operation.
3. Checkfor proper saw chain lubrication. Pointthetip of thechain bar about
10–15 cm away from asolid light-coloured object and start thesaw. Afterabout
30 seconds of running, aline of oil should be visible on theobject.
4. Allowthesaw chain to reach full speed before beginning tosaw.
5. Thesaw will stop automatically if thepower trigger is released.
8. Mounting thehedge trimmerhead
Thehedge trimmer head is fully assembled and ready to use and only needs to be
mounted onto thedrivemotor.
8.1 Mounting thehandles
Back handle
Slide theback handle (9) securely onto the telescopic shaft (it only fits one way) and
screw on thelock collar (5) tightly to secure thehandle.
Front handle
Thefront handle mount is pre-mounted.
Attach thefront handle to themount, set thedesired angle and tighten thelockknob.

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9. Usingthehedge trimmer
9.1 Adjusting thetelescopicshaft
Thetelescopic shaft has two lock-collars for length adjustment.
1. Loosen both lock-collars (17).
2. Setthetelescopic shaft (4) to thedesired length.
3. Tighten thelock-collars.
4. Secure theshoulder strap to its anchor point (2).
9.2 Workarea
• Always keep thework area tidy so you can move freely without therisk of tripping
over obstacles.
• Make sure that there are no loose branches which could become caught in
thecutting mechanism.
9.3 Safetycheck
1. Makesure that you are wearing all required safety gear before starting.
2. Makesure that all parts of thehedge trimmer head are whole, accounted for and
undamaged.
3. Makesure that theblades are sharp and lubricated.
9.4 Starting
Pre-start inspection routine:
• Check that theventilation ports of themotor are free andclear.
• Check that thecutting mechanism and battery are whole and undamaged.
• Check that both thesafety catch (7) and power trigger (8) are easily depressed and
release easily, and that they do not catch or function abnormally in any otherway.
• Check that both handles are clean and easily gripped.
1. Remove theguard from thecutting mechanism.
2. Attach thebattery making sure that it clicks securely intoplace.
3. Pressand hold thesafety catch (4) and then pull thepower trigger (3). Thetrimmer
should nowstart. Note: Release thesafety catch but continue to grip power
trigger pulled in for continuous operation.
4. Thehedge trimmer will stop automatically if thepower trigger is released.
Note: Sparks may sometimes be noticed inside themotor housing when themotor is
turnedoff. Thisis completely normal.

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9.5 Cutting/trimming
• Make sure that there are no hidden obstacles (metal poles/wire fences) in thearea
to be trimmed.
• Max branchdiam: 15mm.
• Hold thetrimmer firmly; maintain asteady stance and do not lean out toofar.
Beextra careful when using aladder.
• Move thetrimmer along in aslow and steady motion following theline ofcut.
• Thedouble-sided cutter bar enables trimming in both directions or in asweeping
motion from side toside.
• For even trimming on thesides of hedges, it is better to cut in thedirection of
growth, from thebottomup.
• If you trim from thetop down, thethinner twigs will bend out and there is arisk of
holes or thin patches appearing in yourhedge.
• In order to ensure astraight top edge, you can stretch alength of string over
thehedge as aguide.
10. Care and maintenance
10.1 Hedge trimmer
Note: Remove thebattery before cleaning or adjusting thetrimmer.
• Do not expose thehedge trimmer torain.
• Wear protective gloves when handling or cleaning theblades.
• Regularly check that thestart switch and safety lock are undamaged and
workcorrectly.
• Regularly check thecondition of theblades and make sure that all screws in
thecutter bar are tight and secure.
• Lubricate thecutter bar with anappropriate lubricant if thetrimmer is not to be
used for alongtime.
• Clean theexterior of thetool with asoft brush andcloth.
• Do not use any water, solvents or polish for cleaning or other maintenance.
• Remove all dirt, especially from around themotor ventilationports.
• Store thetrimmer in adry, dust-free environment out of thereach of children.
• Do not store thebattery in temperatures belowzero.
• Always keep theblade guard on when thehedge trimmer is not inuse.
10.2 Pruningsaw
Note: Always make sure that thebattery is removed before conducting any type of
maintenance, longer transport or cleaning.
• For proper safe and satisfactory operation, always keep thesaw chain sharp and
correctly tensioned. Haveaprofessional sharpen thechain for you if you are not
sure how to doit.
• Make sure that theventilation openings of themotor are keptclear.

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• Regularly remove thechain and bar and
clean theoil guide groove (29) and thearea
around thechain drive sprocket.
• Clean theexterior of theproduct using
alightly moistenedcloth. Useonly mild
cleaning agents, never solvents or corrosive
chemicals.
• Always put thechain guard over thebar
and carry thesaw with thebar pointing
backwards when moving location.
• If thesaw is not to be used for along time,
always drain thechain oil and store thesaw
horizontally in adry, well-ventilatedplace.
11. Troubleshooting
Themotor will notstart.
• Is thebattery charged?
• Have both thesafety catch and power trigger been depressed and held down at
thesame time duringstart?
Poor cutting performance.
• Check thesharpness of thechain.
• Check thetension of thechain, see theChain tension sectionabove.
• Incorrectly fitted chain, check direction of rotation.
Thehedge trimmer bar and blades become overheated.
• Lubricate theblades and sharpen them if necessary.
Poor battery operatingtime.
• Thecutter mechanism runs sluggishly. Cleanand lubricate thecutter bar and blades.
• Thebattery is not fully charged.
• Thebattery needs replacing.
Thebattery does not charge.
• Thebattery is not correctly mounted onto thecharger.
• Thebattery or charger contacts aredirty.
• Themains lead is not properly plugged into thewall socket.
• Check to see if there is power at thewall socket.
• Thecharger or its cable is damaged.
• Thebattery is defective and must be replaced.