FLORABEST FGS 3.6 A1 User manual

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CORDLESS GRASS & SHRUB TRIMMER FGS 3.6 A1
AKKU-GRAS- UND STRAUCHSCHERE
Originalbetriebsanleitung
CORDLESS GRASS & SHRUB TRIMMER
Translation of the original instructions
BATTERIDREVET MULTIKLIPPER
Oversættelse af den originale driftsvejledning
COUPE-BORDURES/
TAILLE-HAIES SANS FIL
Traduction des instructions d‘origine
GRAS- EN STRUIKTRIMMER MET ACCU
Vertaling van de originele gebruiksaanwijzing
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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the
device.
Før du læser, vend siden med billeder frem og bliv bekendt med alle apparatets funktioner.
Avant de lire le mode d‘emploi, ouvrez la page contenant les illustrations et familiarisez-vous ensuite avec
toutes les fonctions de l‘appareil.
Vouw vóór het lezen de pagina met de afbeeldingen open en maak u vertrouwd met alle functies van het
apparaat.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen
Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new device. With it, you have chosen a
high quality product. During production,
this equipment has been checked for qual-
ity and subjected to a nal inspection. The
functionality of your equipment is therefore
guaranteed.
The operating instructions constitute
part of this product. They contain
important information on safety, use
and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarise
yourself with all of the operating
and safety instructions. Use the
product only as described and for
the applications specied. Keep this
manual safely and in the event that
the product is passed on, hand over
all documents to the third party.
Intended use
The unit is to be used for cutting and trim-
ming twigs on hedges, bushes and shrubs
and for trimming grass at the edges and
on smaller surfaces in domestic application
only.
The unit is only to be used by adults.
People under 16 should only use this unit
under adult supervision.
Any other use not specically mentioned
in this manual can lead to damage to the
unit and may present a serious hazard to
the user.
The operator or user is responsible for ac-
cidents or damage to other persons or their
property.
This equipment is not suitable for commer-
cial use. Commercial use will invalidate the
guarantee.
Contents
Introduction .................................4
Intended use................................ 4
General description......................5
Extent of the delivery.......................5
Overview.......................................5
Function description.........................6
Technical data..............................6
Safety Instructions........................7
Symbols.........................................7
General safety instructions for power
tools..............................................7
Special Safety Directions for the
cordless grass & shrub cutter ..........10
Safety Directions for the battery
charger........................................11
Charging process .......................12
Operation ..................................13
Switching on and off .....................13
Inserting/replacing the blade .........13
General working instructions ..........13
Use as a grass trimmer ..................14
Use as a hedge trimmer.................14
Cleaning/Maintenance ...............14
Storage......................................14
Disposal and the environment....15
Telescopic arm as an accessory ..16
Assembling the telescopic arm........16
Adjust the height of the telescopic
arm.............................................16
Adjusting the working angle...........16
Switching on and off
(with telescopic arm) .....................16
Working with the telescopic arm.....16
Spare parts/Accessories.............17
Trouble shooting ........................17
Guarantee .................................18
Repair Service............................ 19
Service-Center............................ 19
Importer .................................... 19
Translation of the original EC
declaration of conformity........... 89
Exploded Drawings....................93

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The manufacturer will not be held respon-
sible for damage or injuries caused by use
outside that stipulated by the manual or by
improper handling.
General description
The illustration of the princi-
pal functioning parts can be
found on the front and back
foldout pages.
Extent of the delivery
Carefully unpack the appliance and check
that it is complete.
Dispose of the packaging material cor-
rectly.
- Device with mounted grass shear
blade, blade guard, safety key
- Shrub shear blade + blade guard
- Recharger
- Instruction Manual
Device is delivered without a
telescopic arm. Alternatively, a
telescopic arm including wheels
can be ordered (see “Spare parts/
accessories”).
Overview
Equipment
1 Cutter head
2 Switch lock, unit
3 Lever to turn the cutter head
4 Unit handle
5 Charging socket + plug socket
for plug connection telescopic
arm
6 Charge display (LED)
7 Safety key
8 On/off switch, unit
Cutter
9 Grass shear blade
10 Unlock button for grass cutter
11 Blade guard for grass shear
blade
12 Shrub shear blade
13 Blade guard for shrub shear
blade
14 Unlock button for shrub cutter
Battery charger
16 Power supply unit
17 Recharger cable plug
18 Telescopic arm with wheels (not
included in the scope of delivery)
19 Guide rail
20 Equipment holder
21 Plug connection
22 Adjusting screw for length adjust-
ment
23 Release switch
24 Switch lock, telescopic shaft
25 On/off switch, telescopic shaft

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Function description
The cordless grass & shrub trimmer is a
combination unit with two interchangeable
cutting devices. These are coated with plas-
tic (Teon non-stick coating) to prevent rust.
For use as a shrub trimmer, a double-sided
blade block is used as the cutting head.
The catching blades are round off at the
side to prevent accidents, and positioned
in an offset arrangement to reduce the
risk of injury. A cutting head with several
blades is provided for use as a grass trim-
mer. The safety key protects the devices
from being started unintentionally.
Please read the following descriptions for
the function of the various controlling parts
of the unit.
Technical data
Unit
Motor voltage............................ 3.6 V
Rated speed ..........................1000 min-1
Protection class ................................... III
Protection category.......................... IP20
Grass-trimming blade
Cutting width............................73 mm
Blade width..............................80 mm
Shrub-trimming blade
Cutting length ........................120 mm
Distance between teeth....approx. 8 mm
Weight (incl. accessories) ..approx 0.85 kg
Sound pressure level
(LPA).......................57 dB(A), KPA=3 dB
Sound power level (LWA)
guaranteed ...........................92 dB(A)
measured...........79.1 dB(A); KWA=3 dB
Vibration (an)
at handle .........1.39 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2
Battery (Li-Ion)
Nominal voltage......... 3.6 V 1.3 Ah
Loading time .................. approx. 3-5 h
Charger.............................DK-MGB-48
Voltage input ...................230 V~, 50 Hz
Nominal consumption...................... 8 W
Voltage output ...............................4.8 V
Recharging current .....................450 mA
Performance output.......................3.6 VA
Protection class ............................... II
Protection category...........................IPX0
The noise and vibration levels have been
calculated according to the norms stated
in the conformity statement. Technical and
optical alterations to serve progress may
be made without notice. All measurements,
instructions and other data given in this
manual are therefore given without guar-
antee of correctness. Legal claims made
on the basis of this manual are therefore
excluded.
The stated vibration emission value was
measured in accordance with a standard
testing procedure and may be used to com-
pare one power tool to another. The stated
vibration emission value may also be used
for a preliminary exposure assessment.
Warning: The vibration emission
value may differ during actual use
of the power tool from the stated
value depending on the manner in
which the power tool is used.Safety
precautions aimed at protecting the
user should be based on estimated
exposure under actual usage condi-
tions (all parts of the operating cycle
are to be considered, including, for
example, times during which the
power tool is turned off and times
when the tool is turned on but is run-
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Safety Instructions
This unit can cause serious in-
jury if not used correctly. Be-
fore using the unit, carefully
read through the instruction
manual and familiarise your-
self with all of its controls.
Symbols
Symbols on the unit
Before using for the rst time, care-
fully read through the user manual.
Attention!
Remember that the cutting equipment
will continue to move after switching
the unit off.
Do not use the unit during rain, bad
weather damp surroundings or on
wet grass or hedges.
Danger due to materials blown out
of machine!
Remove persons in the vicinity from
the danger area.
dB
LWA Guaranteed sound power level
Cutting length Shrub shear blade
Do not dispose of the device
with the battery installed in
household waste.
Symbols on the recharger
Read the manual.
Pole orientation
The recharger is for indoor use
only.
Protection class II
Machines do not belong with do-
mestic waste.
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols (instead of
the exclamation mark, the
danger may be explained)
with information on damage
and injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction
may be explained at the place of
the exclamation mark) with informa-
tion on preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
General safety instructions
for power tools
WARNING! Read all safety
directions and instructions.
Omissions in the compliance with
safety directions and instructions
can cause electrical shock, re
and/or severe injuries.
Retain all safety directions and in-
structions for future use.
The term “Power Tools” used in the safety
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tools (with power cord) and to battery-op-
erated power tools (without power cord).
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite ac-
cidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of ammable
Iiquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) 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. Unmodi-
ed plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to
rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e) 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.
f) If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable,
use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the inu-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. A moment of inattention white
operating power tools may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equip-
ment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to
power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energising pow-
er tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the pow-
er tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper

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footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the pow-
er tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and prop-
erly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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 at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the
power source and/or the bat-
tery pack from the power tool
before making any adjust
-ments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentaIly.
d) Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not al-
low persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check
for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly main-
tained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less
Iikely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking
into account the working condi-
tions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for op-
erations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE
OF BATTERY DEVICES
a) Charge the batteries only in
chargers that are recommended
by the manufacturer. Risk of re if a
charger that is suitable for a specic type
of battery is used with other batteries.
b) In the power tools, use only the
batteries designed for the pur-
pose. The use of other batteries may
result in injuries and risk of re.
c) Keep the unused battery away
from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws and other small
metal objects, which could
cause bridging of the contacts.
A short circuit between the battery con-
tacts may cause burns or re.
d) If used incorrectly, liquid may
leak from the battery. Avoid
contact with this. In the event of
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water. If the liquid gets into
eyes, seek medical assistance.
Leaking battery uid may cause skin
irritations or burns.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced
by a qualied repair person us-
ing only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
Special Safety Directions for
the cordless grass & shrub
cutter
1) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS
a) Keep all body parts away from
the blade. Do not attempt to re-
move clippings while the blade
is operating or to hold on to
material which is to be cut. Only
remove trapped clippings when
the tool is switched off. One mo-
ment of carelessness in the usage of
the hedge trimmer can lead to severe
injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer at
the handle with an idle blade.
Always pull on the protective
cover during transport and stor-
age of the hedge trimmer.
Careful handling of the tool reduces
the risk of injury from the blade.
c) Hold the power tool only on the
insulated handle surfaces, as
the cutting blade may come into
contact with concealed power
cables. Contact between the cutting
blade and a live cable may render me-
tallic components live and result in an
electric shock.
d) Before the work, search the
hedge for concealed objects,
e.g. cable etc. To avoid damaging
the equipment.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer cor-
rectly, e.g. with both hands on
the handles, if there are two
handles. Loss of control of the equip-
ment may result in injuries.
f) Wear suitable clothing and
work clothes when working
with the equipment. Do not hold
the equipment by the cutting
blade or lift it on the cutting
blade. Contact with the cutting blade
can cause injuries.
2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety:
Wear suitable work clothes such
as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.
Hearing protection must be used
in case the device is used over
prolonged periods of time. Do
not wear long owing clothing or
jewellery, as this may be caught by
moving parts. Do not use this tool
while walking barefooted or while
wearing open sandals.
a) Only switch on the tool when
hands, feet and all other body
parts are at a secure distance to
the tool. Risk of injury from cuts.
b) Take care that you do not injure
your hands and feet with the
cutting elements.
c) Remove the power supply unit
before working with the equip-
ment. Do not use extension
cables. The power supply unit