Flymo EASICUT 420 User manual

5788557-03
0344 844 4558 1800 882 350
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Carton Contents
IMPORTANT !
Please c eck t e contents of t e carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new product.
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-
Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service Department direct
Telep one : 0344 844 4558 UK 1800 882 350 ROI Fax : [phone]
Safety
If not used properly t is product can be dangerous! T is product can cause serious injury to t e operator
and ot ers, t e warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and effi-
ciency in using t is product. T e operator is responsible for following t e warning and safety instructions
in t is manual and on t e product.
Explanation of Symbols on your product
Warning.
Read t e user instructions carefully
to make sure you understand all t e
controls and w at t ey do.
Always wear eye and earing protection.
Switc off! Remove battery pack before
maintenance or cleaning.
Do not use in t e rain or leave t e product
outdoors w ile raining.
Warning - Risk of fire, do not s ort
battery terminals
instruction
manual
blade cover
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e) W en operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suit-
able for outdoor use reduces t e risk of electric s ock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces t e risk of
electric s ock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watc w at you are doing and use common
sense w en operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool w ile you are tired or under t e influence of
drugs, alco ol or medication.
A moment of inattention
w ile operating power tools may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Protective equipment suc as dust mask,
non-skid safety s oes, ard at, or earing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure t e switc is in
t e off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying t e tool.
Carrying power tools wit your finger on t e switc or
energising power tools t at ave t e switc on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrenc before turning t e
power tool on.
A wrenc or a key left attac ed to a rotating
part of t e power tools may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreac . Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
T is enables better control of t e power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clot ing or jew-
ellery. Keep your air, clot ing and gloves away from
moving parts.
Loose clot es, jewellery or long air
can be caug t in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for t e connection of dust ex-
traction and collection facilities, ensure t ese are con-
nected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related azards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force t e power tool. Use t e correct power tool
for your application.
T e correct power tool will do t e job
better and safer at t e rate for w ic it was designed.
b) Do not use t e power tool if t e switc does not turn it
on and off.
Any power tool t at cannot be controlled
wit t e switc is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect t e plug from t e power source and/or t e
battery pack from t e power tool before making any
adjustments, c anging accessories, or storing power
tools.
Suc preventive safety measures reduce t e
risk of starting t e power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of t e reac of c ildren and
do not allow persons unfamiliar wit t e power tool or
t ese instructions to operate t e power tool.
Power
tools are dangerous in t e ands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. C eck for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any ot er
condition t at may affect t e power tool’s operation. If
damaged, ave t e power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools s arp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools wit s arp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use t e power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance wit t ese instructions, taking into ac-
count t e working conditions and t e work to be per-
formed.
Use of t e power tool for operations different
from t ose intended could result in a azardous situa-
tion.
5. Battery tool use and care
a) Rec arge only wit t e c arger specified by t e man-
ufacturer.
A c arger t at is suitable for one type of
batter pack may create a risk of fire w en used wit
anot er battery pack.
b) Use power tools only wit specifically designated bat-
tery packs.
Use of any ot er battery packs may cre-
ate a risk of injury and fire.
c) W en battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
ot er metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or ot er small metal objects, t at can make a
connection from one terminal to anot er.
S orting t e
battery terminals toget er may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
t e battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flus wit water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical elp.
Liquid ejected from t e battery
may cause irritation or burns.
6. Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
T is
will ensure t at t e safety of t e power tool is main-
tained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
•Keep all parts of t e body away from t e cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or old material to be cut
w en blades are moving. Make sure t e switc is off
w en clearing jammed material.
A moment of inat-
tention w ile operating t e edge trimmer may result
in serious personal injury.
•Carry t e edge trimmer by t e andle wit t e cutter
blade stopped. W en transporting or storing t e
edge trimmer always fit t e cutting device cover.
Proper andling of t e edge trimmer will reduce pos-
sible personal injury from t e cutter blades.
•Hold t e power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because t e cutter blade may contact idden
wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of t e power tool “live” and
could give t e operator an electric s ock.
•Keep cable away from t e cutting area. During opera-
tion t e cable may be idden in s rubs and can be
accidentally cut by t e blade.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
1. Never allow c ildren or people unfamiliar wit t ese
instructions to use t e product. Local regulations
may restrict t e age of t e operator.
2. Only use t e product in t e manner and for t e func-
tions described in t ese instructions.
3. T e operator or user is responsible for accidents or
azards occurring to ot er people or t eir property.
Personal safety
1. Always wear suitable clot ing, gloves, and stout s oes.
2. T oroug ly inspect t e area w ere t e product is to
be used and remove all wires and ot er foreign ob-
jects.
3. Before using t e mac ine and after any impact,
c eck for signs of wear or damage and repair as nec-
essary.
4. Always ensure t e front andle supplied is fitted se-
curely before using t e product. Never attempt to
use an incomplete product or one wit an unaut o-
rised modification.
5. T is product as not been designed to provide pro-
tection from electric s ock in t e event of contact wit
over ead electric lines.
Power tool use and care
1. Know ow to stop t e product quickly in an emer-
gency.
2. Never old t e product by t e guard.
3. Never operate t e product wit damaged guards or
wit out guards in place.
4. Do not use stepladders w ilst operating t e product.
5. Use t e product only in daylig t or good artificial lig t.
6. Avoid operating your product on a wet edge, w ere
feasible.
7. Keep ands and feet away from t e cutting means at
all times and especially w en switc ing on t e motor.
8. Remove t e battery pack :-
- before leaving t e product unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
EasiCut Cordless
420/500
Battery Pack
C arger
Rear Switc
Lever
Original Instructions
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions.
Failure to follow t e warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric s ock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
T e term ‘“power tool” in t e warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmosp eres,
suc as in t e presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
Power tools create sparks w ic may ignite t e
dust or fumes.
c) Keep c ildren and bystanders away w ile operating a
power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must matc t e outlet. Never modify
t e plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs
wit eart ed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified
plugs and matc ing outlets will reduce risk of electric
s ock.
b) Avoid body contact wit eart ed or grounded sur-
faces, suc as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-
tors.
T ere is an increased risk of electric s ock if
your body is eart ed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase t e risk
electric s ock.
d) Do not abuse t e cord. Never use t e cord for carry-
ing, pulling or unplugging t e power tool. Keep cord
away from eat, oil, s arp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase t e risk of elec-
tric s ock.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Husqvarna AB, 561 82, Huskvarna, Sweden
Declare under our sole responsibility t at t e product(s);
Designation.........................................Hedge Trimmer
Designation of Type............................ECC42/ECC50
Identification of Series........................See Product Rating Label
Year of Construction...........................See Product Rating Label
Conforms to t e essential requirements & provisions of t e following EC Directives:
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU
based on t e following EU armonized standards applied:
EN60745-1, EN60745-2-15, EN62233
T e maximum A weig ted sound pressure level LpA at t e workstation, measured according to EN60745-2-15 is given
in t e table.
T e maximum and / arm vibration weig ted value a , measured according to EN60745-2-15, on a sample of t e
above product(s) is given in t e table.
T e declared vibration total value as been measured in accordance wit a standard test met od and may be used for
comparing one tool wit anot er.
Te declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning:
T e vibration emission during actual use of t e power tool can differ from t e declared total value depending on t e
ways in w ic t e tool is used.
Operators s ould identify safety measures to protect t emselves t at are based on an estimation of exposure in t e
actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of t e operating cycle suc as t e times w en t e tool is switc ed
off and w en it is running idle in addition to t e trigger time).
2000/14/EC: T e Measured Sound Power LWA & Guaranteed Sound Power LWA values are according to t e tabulated
figures.
Conformity Assessment Procedure....... Annex V
Huskvarna 17/01/2013
P. Lameli
C ief Tec nical Officer
Keeper of tec nical documentation
Type
Blade lengt (cm)
Measured Sound Power LWA (dB(A))
Guaranteed Sound Power LWA (dB(A))
Level LpA(dB(A))
Uncertainty KpA(dB(A))
Value a(m/s2)
Uncertainty Ka (m/s2)
Weig t (Kg)
Battery
Battery type
Battery capacity (A )
Battery c arging time ( rs)
Idling time (mins - wit full battery)
Battery C arger
Mains voltage
Rated output current (mA)
Max. output voltage V (dc)
ECC42
42
82
85
71.3
3.1
0.9
1.5
2.67
NiMH 18V
1.6
approx 6
approx 60
230 V/50 Hz
600
21.6
®
Rear Handle
Front Switc
Lever
Front Handle
ECC50
50
84
88
73.4
3.2
1.1
1.5
2.86
NiMH 24V
1.6
approx 6
approx 60
230 V/50 Hz
600
28.8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read before use
& retain for future reference
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How to Use
Caring for your Hedgetrimmer
Fault Finding Hints
Cutting blade stops under load
1. Cut at a slower pace.
2. Rec arge Battery.
3. If cutting blade still stops under load?
Immediately remove t e Battery Pack and con-
sult your local approved Service Centre.
Fails to stop w en one switc lever is released.
Immediately remove t e Battery Pack and con-
sult your local approved Service Centre.
Poor cut quality
1. Ensure t e product is being used correctly (see
How to Use)
2. Ensure blades are free from trapped debris
3. Damaged Blades?
Immediately remove t e Battery Pack and consult
your local approved Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
Immediately remove t e Battery Pack and consult
your local approved Service Centre.
Cleaning (K)
1. Using a soft brus - remove debris from all
air intakes and cutting blade.
2. Wipe over surface of your edgetrimmer
wit a dry clot .
•IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your ed-
getrimmer. Do not clean wit c emicals, in-
cluding petrol, or solvents - some can
destroy critical plastic parts.
Lubricating t e Cutting Blade
For easier operation and longer life, lubricate t e
cutter blades before and after use. Apply t e oil
so t at it runs between t e two blades. (L).
At t e end of t e Cutting Season.
1. Clean your Hedgetrimmer t oroug ly.
2. C eck t at all nuts and bolts are secure.
3. Visually inspect t e Hedgetrimmer for any
worn or damaged parts, contact your local
Service Centre if any parts require replace-
ment.
To store your Hedgetrimmer
•Ensure t e blade cover is fitted before stor-
age.
• Store in a dry place w ere your Hedgetrim-
mer is protected from damage.
K
L
• Awareness of t e environment must be considered
w en disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local aut ority for dis-
posal information.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
• T is product contains a NiMH battery and
s ould not be discarded wit normal ouse old
waste at t e end of its life.
• T e battery must be removed from t e product
before disposal
• T e battery s ould be disposed of safely.
• Do NOT dispose of battery to water.
• NiMH batteries can be armful and s ould be
disposed of t roug t e recognised recycling
facility in accordance wit European Regulation
• Do NOT incinerate
T e symbol on t e product or on its packag-
ing indicates t at t is product may not be treated
as ouse old waste. Instead it s all be anded
over to t e applicable collection point for t e recy-
cling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring t is product is disposed of correctly,
you will elp prevent potential negative conse-
quences for t e environment and uman ealt ,
w ic could ot erwise be caused by inappropri-
ate waste andling of t is product.
For more detailed information about recycling of
tis product, please contact your local council of-
fice, your ouse old waste disposal service or t e
s op w ere you purc ased t e product.
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manu-
facture wit in t e guarantee period, Husqvarna UK
Ltd., t roug its Aut orised Service Repairers will ef-
fect t e repair or replacement to t e customer free of
c arge providing:
(a) T e fault is reported directly to t e Aut orised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purc ase is provided.
(c) T e fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or
faulty adjustment by t e user.
(d) T e failure as not occurred t roug fair wear and tear.
(e) T e mac ine as not been serviced or repaired,
taken apart or tampered wit by any person not
aut orised by Husqvarna UK Ltd..
(f) T e mac ine as not been used for ire.
(g) T e mac ine is owned by t e original purc aser.
( ) T e mac ine as not been used outside of t e
country for w ic it was specified.
(i) T e mac ine as not been used commercially.
* T is guarantee is additional to, and in no way dimin-
is es t e customers statutory rig ts.
Failures due to t e following are not covered, t ere-
fore it is important t at you read t e instructions con-
tained in t is Operator's Manual and understand ow
to operate and maintain your mac ine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing worn or damaged blades
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using t e product in ac-
cordance wit t e instructions and recommenda-
tions contained in t is Operator's Manual.
* Mac ines used for ire are not covered by t is guar-
antee.
* T e following items listed are considered as wear-
ing parts and t eir life is dependent on regular
maintenance and are, t erefore not normally sub-
ject to a valid warranty claim: Blades.
* Caution!
Husqvarna UK Ltd. does not accept liability under
t e warranty for defects caused in w ole or part,
directly or indirectly by t e fitting of replacement
parts or additional parts t at are not eit er manu-
factured or approved by Husqvarna UK Ltd., or by
t e mac ine aving been modified in any way
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
Environmental Information
Assembly of Front Handle.
1. Insert t e Front Handle into into t e area indicated in
figure A.
2. Secure t e Front Handle by tig tening t e already
located screw, as illustrated in figure B. Repeat for
t e ot er side.
Assembly
A
Before starting your Hedgetrimmer.
1. Remove blade cover (E).
To start your Hedgetrimmer
1. T ere are two switc levers fitted to your Hedgetrim-
mer.
2. Bot switc levers need to be eld in t e operating
position (See Fig F) for t e product to start.
To stop your Hedgetrimmer
• Move Hedgetrimmer away from cutting area before
stopping.
1. To stop, release one of t e switc levers.(Fig G)
Starting and Stopping
E F
G
How to Use your Hedgetrimmer
1. Inspect area to be cut before eac use - re-
move objects w ic can be t rown or be-
come entangled in t e cutting blades.
2. Always keep t e Hedgetrimmer in front of your
body. Hold andle firmly wit bot ands and
stand in a secure and stable position.
3. Allow t e cutting blades to reac full speed
before entering t e material to be cut.
4. Always work going away from people and
solid objects suc as walls, large stones,
trees, ve icles etc.
5. If blade stalls, immediately stop t e Hedgetrim-
mer and clear jammed debris from t e cutting
blades. Inspect blades and repair or replace as
needed.
Top Cutting
Use a wide sweeping motion. (H) A slig t down-
ward tilt of t e cutting blades in t e direction of
motion gives t e best cutting results.
Side Cutting
W en trimming t e sides of t e edge, begin at t e
bottom and cut upwards (J), tapering t e edge in-
ward at t e top. T is s ape will expose more of t e
edge, resulting in more uniformed growt .
H
J
- before c ecking, cleaning or working on t e product;
- if you it an object. Do not use your product until you
are sure t at t e entire product is in a safe operating
condition;
- if t e product starts to vibrate abnormally. C eck im-
mediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- before passing to anot er person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure t e
product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of t e product to pre-
vent entrapment of t e fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of t e mac ine.
4. After use t e product s ould be stored using t e
blade cover provided.
5. Store in a cool dry place and out of reac of c ildren.
Do not store outdoors.
6. Allow t e product to cool for at least 30 minutes be-
fore storing.
Battery
Cordless Battery Powered Products require special care.
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE
SWITCH LEVER WHILE CARRYING THE PROD-
UCT.
2. Always c arge t e product indoors and store in a
cool dry place - out of t e reac of c ildren.
3. Use t e c arger wit standard domestic ouse old
electrical outlets only.
4. Do not abuse t e c arger or c arger cord.
5. Do not use t e c arger if t e c arger or cable is dam-
aged.
6. Do not c arge t e battery or use t e unit in an explo-
sive or corrosive environment. Avoid areas w ere
flammable liquids or gases are present to avoid cre-
ating a fire or explosion.
7. Do not attempt to repair t e unit including t e battery.
8. Do not insert any object into t e motor area. Keep
free of debris to avoid over eating.
9. Do not incinerate or mutilate t e battery. Batteries
contain azardous c emicals. Dispose of properly.
Battery Pack
Battery Pack Care
1. If over a period of time t e Battery Pack quickly runs
down after a full 6 our c arging period, a
replacement Battery Pack is needed.
2. T ere will be some c arge present in t e Battery Pack
but to ensure maximum running time, c arge your
Battery Pack for 6 ours before first use.
3. To prevent permanent Battery Pack damage, never
store in a disc arged condition.
4. Contact your local approved service
centre/dealer/distributor for a replacement Battery
Pack and for safe disposal of your old Battery Pack.
5. Battery
18/24 Volt 1.6 AmpHour "Hig Power"
Sealed for Life No maintenance required
• IMPORTANT
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERY PACK SAFELY
DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN OR INCINERATE.
Winter Storage
1. Fully c arge for 6 ours before winter storage.
2. Re-c arge t e Battery Pack every 3 to 4 mont s for a full
6 our c arging period to top up t e battery c arge dur-
ing winter storage.
3. Avoid extended storage wit out re-c arge.
4. Store in a cool dry place.
For furt er information on Battery Pack replacement contact
Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service direct:-
Telep one: 0344 844 4558 UK 1800 882 350 ROI Fax:
01325 302530
B
D
C arging t e Battery Pack
Initial C arging Procedure
1. Use t e c arger indoors only.
2. Ensure t e c arger is not exposed to moisture. Keep
t e c arger and t e Battery Pack dry at all times. Keep
t e c arger well ventilated during c arging.
3. Attac t e c arger connector (C1) to t e Battery Pack.
4. Plug t e c arger (C2) into a suitable ouse old electrical
wall socket and switc on.
5. T e red indicator lamp (C3) glows continuously during
c arging.
6. Full c arge will be ac ieved in 6 ours after w ic t e indi-
cator lamp on t e c arger (C3) will turn to green. During
c arging t e c arger becomes warm. T is is normal and
means t e c arger is operating correctly.
Re-C arging t e Battery Pack
1. Re-c arge t e Battery Pack as soon as t e cutting power
of your trimmer begins to die and slow down.
2. Avoid running t e Battery Pack into "deep" disc arge, i.e.
avoid flattening t e Battery Pack completely.
3. Follow t e procedure outlined in t e Initial C arging
Procedure.
4. C arging t e Battery Pack according to t ese instructions
s ould ensure maximum battery life.
Battery Pack Assembly (D)
1. Attac t e Battery Pack as illustrated in Figure D, ensuring
t at it clicks into position and is located firmly.
2. To remove, press t e two buttons (D1) on eit er side of t e
Battery Pack and slide off.
C
1
2
3
1
Service Recommendations
1. We strongly recommend t at your product is serv-
iced at least every twelve mont s, more often in a
professional application.
2. Always use genuine Husqvarna Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Husq-
varna UK Ltd. stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and
black product rating label
5. If you ave a problem wit your mac ine contact
your local Approved Service Centre ensuring you
ave full details of your product as described on t e
product rating label.
6. S ould it be necessary for work to be carried out by your
Service Centre, it is important to take your complete ma-
c ine including cable and any extension cables used.
A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local
Yellow Pages. To obtain service on your product simply
telep one or visit your local Service Centre. S ould you
require service under t e terms of our guarantee t e
Service Centre will require proof of purc ase.
All of t e centres listed stock genuine Husqvarna
Spare Parts.
NOTE: Our Service Repairers act on t eir own be alf and
are not empowered to commit or legally bind Husqvarna
UK Ltd. in any manner w atsoever.
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