Garden Gear D9529 User manual

For correct usage, read these instructions carefully and keep in
a safe place for future reference
After Sales Support
Call 0871 911 7031
Email Customerser[email protected]
Product Code: D9529
Thank you for purchasing this product,
which has been made to demanding high
quality standards and is guaranteed for
domestic use against manufacturing faults
for a period of 12 months from date of
purchase
7.2V Trimming Shears
Instruction Manual

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For correct usage, please read these instructions carefully before first use and
store in a safe place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Garden
Gear product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes
from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest
standards, performance and safety.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, so this Garden
Gear product is backed by our full 12-month manufacturers guarantee
and an outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.
Register your product for an extended 2-year warranty by visiting our website
www.gardengearonline.co.uk. The product must be registered, along with
your contact information, within 30 days of purchase. For full terms and
conditions please visit our website.
We hope you enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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Safety information and general warnings
•Remove all packaging and make sure that the product is intact. Do
not leave packaging materials like bags and staples within the reach
of children and pets.
•This appliance is approved solely for use in accordance with the
description and safety instructions specified in this user manual.
•Read through these instructions fully before using the product.
•Wear appropriate personal protective clothing during use, including
safety glasses and gloves.
•Wear solid, closed in shoes with a good grip when using the trimming
shears.
•Do not use if any parts are damaged, always consult a qualified repair
person.
•Do not use in wet weather, wet areas or in areas where gases or other
flammable materials are stored.
•Not suitable for use in frozen or snowy conditions.
•Keep children and pets well away from the working area.
•Tie long hair back and remove any loose jewellery before use.
•Only use the trimming shears in a well-lit area.
•When not in use store in a cool dry area and out of reach of children.
•Keep the trimming shears in good clean condition.
•Do not use the trimming shears if you are tired or under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
•If the blades strike a foreign object, turn it off immediately and check
for damage.
•If the trimming shears start to vibrate abnormally, turn them off
immediately and check for the cause.
•Wear gloves and use caution when cleaning or performing
maintenance on the trimming shears.
•Do not put hands, feet or any body part or clothing near the blades
•The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
•Do not attempt to modify the product or use accessories. Any such
modification or misuse could result in a hazardous condition leading to
serious injury.
•If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate until the parts are
replaced.
•Always carry the trimming shears by the handle.

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•Do not over reach. Always keep a firm footing and maintain balance
during operation, always distribute the weight evenly on your body
and reduce the possibility of strain.
•Do not use the tool if the switch fails to turn it on and off. Any machine
that cannot be controlled with its switch is potentially dangerous and
must be checked by a qualified electrician and repaired if necessary.
•Recharge the battery only with the charger provided. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery may create risk of fire when used with
another battery.
•The supplied battery charger is only suitable for charging the trimming
shears, it must not be used for charging any other product.
•Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and plug for signs
of damage. If the battery charger is damaged, do not use it or try to
repair it, always take it to your local qualified specialist.
•Make sure the power rating on the charger plug matches the outlet.
•Never modify the charger plug in any way.
•Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
•Never use the power cable for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
charger.
•Never expose the battery charger or plug to damp or wet
environments.
•When you are not using the trimming shears charger store in a safe dry
place.
•Never leave a battery unattended when charging.
•Not suitable for commercial purposes.

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Safety symbols and their meanings
Precautions required that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury, users must read and understand the
instruction manual fully before using the product.
Wear eye protection when operating this equipment.
Do not expose the machine to rain or wet conditions.
Keep all bystanders (especially children and pets) at least 15m
away from the work area.
Switch off the machine before adjusting, cleaning and before
leaving the product unattended for any period.
With this symbol the manufacturer confirms that this power tool is
in the accordance with applicable European directives.
Sound level as indicated by LWA in dB.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign
objects thrown from the machine.
Keep hands and feet away from the blade and cutting areas.
Wear closed, solid shoes with a good grip.
Remove the plug from the mains immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check your
local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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7.2 Volt Lithium-Ion battery
Description of parts
1. Handle grip 6. Battery charger
2. Blade release button 7. Safety lock-off button
3. Shrub cutter blade 8. On/off button
4. Grass cutter blade 9. Charging socket
5. Blade guards
This manual covers grass and shrub shears D9529 there is an optional
extension handle available, code D9530. To purchase please contact our
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dedicated customer service team on 0871 911 7031* and quote the code
D9530. Alternatively, you can visit our website www.gardegearonline.co.uk
Assembly
Fitting and changing the blades
Caution: wear gloves to remove the blades to avoid injury. Keep your hands
away from the on/off switch.
There are two blades supplied with your shears, a long one for trimming
hedges and shrubs and a smaller one for cutting grass. The small one should
already be fitted when you receive your shears.
Removing a fitted blade
1. Hold the handle with one hand and press the blade release button (2).
2. With your other hand, pull the blade downwards and it will come away
from the shears with the black plastic housing attached.
3. Holding the blade with one hand, and the housing in the other, pull the
housing away from the blade.
Fitting a blade
1. Take the blade housing off the blade you have just removed. Fit the
blade housing to the blade you want to attach.
2. Position the blade and house at the angle it came from and push it
into the location.
3. You will hear a click when it has locked into position, check it is secure
by applying pressure.
Releasing and re-fitting the blade Removing and locating the blade

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Removing and re-fitting a blade to the housing
Fitting the blade guard
When not in use, it’s important that you keep your blades covered to protect
them.
Instructions for use
Charging the battery
Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating
plate of the battery charger.
1. Connect the charger to the charging socket (9) at the rear of the
handle grip (1).
2. Plug the battery charger in a power socket. The red LED will come on
to indicate that charging is underway.
3. A low battery pack requires a maximum charging period of 2 hours.
The temperature of the battery may rise slightly during the charging
operation, this is normal.
4. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the red LED light will turn off.
If the LED light does not come on or the battery fails to charge, check
whether there is voltage at the socket.
Regular recharging of the battery is advised to maintain full power of the
trimming shears. Recharging is necessary when you notice a drop in the tool’s
performance.
Re-fitting the blade
Removing the blade

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Never allow the battery to become fully discharged. This may cause a fault
to develop.
Using the shears
1. Press the safety lock-off switch (7) and depress the on/off switch (8).
2. Practice with the shears flat at first with small areas until you are
comfortable and more confident.
3. Work in straight rows, keeping the head of the trimmer at the correct
height and not pointing down into the earth.
4. Do not attempt to cut high sections at once, take the top section off,
then move lower, gradually as required.
Note: when you release the on/off switch it will re-engage the safety lock-off
switch, this is to prevent accidental start-up.
Care and maintenance
Before each use check the trimming shears for any obvious defects such as
loose, worn or damaged parts.
Do not use the trimming shears if there is any sign of damage.
Check the outer sections of the body for any damage and if present get a
qualified person to replace.
Carry out the following maintenance and cleaning work regularly:
•Every time you use the trimming shears clean all parts especially the
blades. Remove any moisture, debris or dust and store in a clean dry
environment.
•Do not use or submerge the trimming shears in water or use cleaning
agents or solvents, these may damage the trimming shears.
•Do not try to service the trimming shears yourself, always take it to a
qualified repair person.
•We recommend using a small amount of lubricating oil, periodically, to
keep your blades in a good condition.

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Li-Ion battery care & maintenance
Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries require routine maintenance and care in
their use and handling. Read and follow the guidelines to safely use Lithium-
Ion batteries and achieve the maximum battery life span.
•Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in
the machine or in storage. When a battery has been unused for 3
months or more, check the charge status and charge or dispose of the
battery as appropriate.
•The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two years or
300 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. One charge cycle is a period
of use from fully charged, to fully discharged, and fully recharged
again.
•Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a limited life and will
gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity
(aging) is irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it
will power the product (run time) decreases.
•Lithium-Ion batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when
not in use or while in storage. Routinely check the battery’s charge
status.
•Carefully monitor batteries that are approaching the end of their
estimated life.
•Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the
following conditions:
The battery run time drops below about 60% of the original run
time.
The battery charge time increases significantly.
•If a battery is stored or otherwise unused for an extended period, follow
the storage instructions. If damaged, do not attempt to recharge it or
to use it. Replace it with a new battery.
Storage
•Charge or discharge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity
before storage.
•Charge the battery to approximately 50% of capacity at least once
every six months.
•Remove the battery and store it separately from the product.
•Store the battery at temperatures between 5°C and 20°C (41°F and
68°F). Please note: Higher temperatures (above 20°C or 68°F) reduce
the battery storage life.

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Technical specifications
Speed n0
1300 rpm
Cutting width of grass cutter
90 mm
Cutting width of shrub shears
135 mm
Cutting thickness of shrub shears
8 mm
Maximum running time
85 minutes
Battery pack
Li-Ion 7.2V dc / 1.3Ah
Charging time
3-5 hours
Protection class
III
LpA sound pressure level
66 dB
LWA sound power level
86 dB
K uncertainty
3 dB
Vibration ahV
3.4 m/s2
K uncertainty
1,5 m/s2
Weight
1.0 kg
Battery charger
Mains voltage
100-240 VAC ~ 50-60 Hz
Rated voltage
9V DC
Rated current
800 mA
•The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a
set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power
tool with another.
•The specified emission level can also be used to make an initial
assessment of the exposure to vibrations.
•The vibration emission level may vary from the level specified during
actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used.

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Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2010
We Branded Garden Products Ltd
of Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BU, UK
in accordance to the following Directives:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive
2000/14/EC The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use
Outdoors Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
2012/19 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
94/62/EC Packaging and Waste
hereby declare that:
Equipment 7.2V Power Trimming Shears
Model number D9529 / M1E-LD-135/7.2E / HYCH0900400B
is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents
Ref. No.
Trimming Shears –EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017; EN 60745-1:2009/A11:2010; EN 60745-2-
15:2009/A1:2010; EN 62233:2008; EN 50636-2-94:2014; AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK; EN 55014-1:2017; EN
55014-2:2015; IEC 62321
Charger –EN 60335-2-29: 2004+A2:2010, EN 60335-1:2012, EN 62233: 2008, EN 55014-
1:2006/+A1:2009/+A2:2011, EN 55014-2: 1997/+A1:2001/+A2:2008, EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009,
EN 61000-3-3:2008.
Noise measurements have been made in accordance with EN ISO11680-1 with internal control of
production (Schedule 8 / Annex V). The declared noise values are as follows:
Measured sound power level
Guaranteed sound pressure level
86 dB LwA
66 dB LpA
I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant
sections of the above referenced specifications and is in accordance with the requirements of the
Directives.
Signed by:
Mr Dan Price
Managing Director
Branded Garden Products Ltd
December 2020
The technical documentation for the machinery is available from:
Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BU, UK

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GUARANTEE
IMPORTANT
Please do not return this product without first calling the Customer Service number
below:
0871 911 7031
Thank you for purchasing this product, which has been made to demanding
high quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against
manufacturing faults for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Register your product for an extended 2-year warranty by visiting our website
www.gardengearonline.co.uk. The product must be registered, along with your
contact information, within 30 days of purchase. For full terms and conditions please
visit our website.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. If your product fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship during this period, please return it to the place of
purchase. Normal wear and tear is not covered under the guarantee.
Any guarantee is invalid if the product has been misused or subject to neglect or an
attempted repair other than by our own service centre.
Due to continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change the
product specification without prior notice.
After Sales Customer Service:
Customer Service Department, Branded Garden Products Ltd, Premier House,
Hortonwood 7, Telford, TF1 7GP, UK
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
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Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
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advice.
Please note that all products with the symbol below must be recycled.
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