Gardenline GL-CH 36 Li User manual

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36v Cordless Hedge Trimmer
User Guide

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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for
a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this
warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded
at our discretion. There will be no returns accepted with products containing fuel.
The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in
respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer
Act and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Cordless Hedge Trimmer
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Contents
6 Safety Information
9 Layout
9 Items Supplied
9Intended Use
10 Technical Data
10 Before Starting The Equipment
11 Operations
12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Ordering Spare Parts
12 Storage and Transport
13 Disposal and Recycling
14 Troubleshooting
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1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Additional handle
4. Safety switch
5. Handle
6. On/Off switch
7. Battery
8. Charger
9. Push button for battery indicator
10. Battery indicator

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Important!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating manual with
due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that
the information is available at all times. If you give
the equipment to any other person, give them these
operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions and
the safety information.
Safety Information 1
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
Explanation of the warning signs on the
machine (Figure 8)
1. Warning!
2. Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or
wet conditions!
3. Read the instructions for use before use!
4. Wear eye protection and ear plugs!
General safety regulations for this electrical
tool
• This equipment is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those with no
experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person who is responsible for
their safety or they have received instructions
from such a person in how to use the
equipment safely.
• Children must always be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
WARNINGS
• Do not touch the cutters until the battery has
been removed from the machine and the cutters
have reached a complete standstill.
•Remove the battery from the machine:
- whenever you leave the machine unattended;
- before releasing a blocked cutter;
- before inspecting or cleaning and before
working on the machine;
- if a foreign body has been struck;
- whenever the machine starts to vibrate oddly.
• Carefully read the instructions for how to
operate the machine safely.
Note
a. Read the directions with due care. Familiarise
yourself with the operator controls and proper
operation of the machine.
b. Never allow children or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the
hedge trimmer. Contact your local government
agency for information regarding minimum age
requirements for the user.
c. Never cut in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals.
d. Always keep in mind that the operator or user
of the equipment is responsible for accidents
involving other persons and/or their property.
Preliminary measures
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Don’t expose power tools to rain. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Don’t use power tools in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
Prevent body contact with grounded surface
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges refrigerators).
4. Keep children away
Do not let visitors contact tool. All visitors should
be kept away from work area.
5. Store idle tools
When not is use, tools should be stored in dry,
high, or locked-up place, out of the reach of
children.
6. Don’t force tool
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
7. Use right tool
Don’t force small tools or attachments to do
the job of heavy duty tool. Don’t use tools for
purposes not intended: for example, don’t use
circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and nonskid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
10.
Don’t overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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11.Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by
authorised service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
12.
Disconnect tools
When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
13.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
14.
Avoid unintentional starting
Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when inserting the battery.
15.
Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
16.
Check damaged parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this instructions manual. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorised service centre. Do not
use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
17.
Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment
other than recommended in this operating
instruction may present a risk of personal injury.
18.
Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with
the relevant safety rules. Repairing of electric
appliances may be carried out only by experts
otherwise it may cause considerable danger for
the user.
19.
Noise level
The noise level of this power tool is measured
according to EN 10518. Noise level at work area
can exceed 85 dB (A). In that case operators
should protect themselves against damage to
hearing.
CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE OF CORDLESS
EQUIPMENT
•
Ensure that the equipment is switched off
before you insert the battery.
• Inserting a battery into an electric tool that is
switched on can cause accidents.
•
Only charge the batteries in chargers that are
recommended by the manufacturer. A charger
that is designed for a certain type of batteries
may pose a fire risk if it is used with other types
of batteries.
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Use only the correct batteries in the electric
tools. The use of other batteries may result in
injuries and a fire risk.
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Keep unused batteries away from paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws and other metallic
objects that could cause a short circuit between
the contacts. A short circuit between the battery
contacts may cause burns or a fire.
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In case of incorrect use, fluid may escape from
the battery. Avoid contact with it. If you touch it
by mistake, rinse the affected area with water. If
you get the fluid in your eyes, also seek medical
advice. Leaking battery fluid can cause skin
irritation or burns.
Additional safety instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of
every battery pack to ensure that we supply you with
batteries which feature maximum power density,
durability and safety. The battery cells have a wide
range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are
recorded. These data are then used exclusively to be
able to assemble the best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must
always be exercised when handling batteries.
The following points must be obeyed at all
times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used.
Incorrect handling can cause cell damage.
Important: Analyses confirm that incorrect use and
poor care are the main causes of the damage caused
by high performance batteries.
Information about the battery
1. The battery pack supplied with your cordless
tool is not charged. The battery pack has to be
charged before you use the tool for the first
time.
2. For optimum battery performance avoid low
discharge cycles. Charge the battery pack
frequently.
3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at
15°C and charged to at least 40%.
4. Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to a natural
ageing process. The battery pack must be
replaced at the latest when its capacity
falls to just 80% of its capacity when new.
Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are
no longer capable of meeting the high power
requirements and therefore pose a safety risk.

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5. Do not throw battery packs into an open fire.
There is a risk of explosion!
6. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to
fire.
7. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries.
Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery
cells. The most common cause of exhaustive
discharge is lengthy storage or non-use of
partly discharged batteries. Stop working as
soon as the performance of the battery falls
noticeably or the electronic protection system
triggers. Place the battery pack in storage only
after it has been fully charged.
8. Protect batteries and the tool from
overloads. Overloads will quickly result in
overheating and cell damage inside the battery
housing without this overheating actually
being apparent externally.
9. Avoid damage and shocks. Replace batteries
which have been dropped from a height of
more than one metre, or which have been
exposed to violent shocks without delay, even
if the housing of the battery pack appears to
be undamaged. The battery cells inside the
battery may have suffered serious damage. In
this respect, please also read the waste disposal
information.
10. If the battery pack suffers overloading and
overheating, the integrated protective cut-
off will switch off the equipment for safety
reasons.
Important. Do not press the ON/OFF switch
any more if the protective cut-off has actuated.
This may damage the battery pack.
11. Use only original battery packs. The use of
other batteries may result in injuries, explosion
and a fire risk.
Information on chargers and the charging
process
1. Please check the data marked on the rating
plate of the battery charger. Be sure to connect
the battery charger to a power supply with
the voltage marked on the rating plate. Never
connect it to a different mains voltage.
2. Protect the battery charger and its cable from
damage and sharp edges. Have damaged
cables repaired without delay by a qualified
electrician.
3. Keep the battery charger, batteries and the
cordless tool out of children’s reach.
4. Do not use damaged battery chargers.
5. Do not use the supplied battery charger to
charge other cordless tools.
6. In heavy use the battery pack will become
warm. Allow the battery pack to cool to room
temperature before commencing with the
charging.
7. Do not over-charge batteries.
Do not exceed the maximum charging
times. These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a
charged or partly charged battery pack will
result in over-charging and cell damage. Do not
leave batteries in the charger for days on end.
8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that
the last time they were charged was more than
12 months previously. There is a high probability
that the battery pack has already suffered
dangerous damage (exhaustive discharge).
9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 10°C
will cause chemical damage to the cell and may
cause a fire.
10. Do not use batteries which have heated during
the charging process, as the battery cells may
have suffered dangerous damage.
11. Do not use batteries which have suffered
curvature or deformation during the charging
process or which show other non-typical
symptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking, etc).
12. Never fully discharge the battery pack
(recommended depth of discharge max. 80%) A
complete discharge of the battery pack will lead
to premature ageing of the battery cells.
13. Never charge the batteries unsupervised.
Protection from environmental influences
1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety
goggles.
2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery
charger from moisture and rain. Moisture and
rain can cause dangerous cell damage.
3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery
charger near vapors and inflammable liquids.
4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools only
in dry conditions and an ambient temperature
of 10-40°C.
5. Do not keep the battery charger in places where
the temperature is likely to reach over 40°C. In
particular, do not leave the battery charger in a
car that is parked in the sunshine.
6. Protect batteries from overheating. Overloads,
over-charging and exposure to direct sunlight
will result in overheating and cell damage.
Never charge or work with batteries which have
been overheated – replace them immediately if
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7. Storage of batteries, battery chargers and
cordless tools. Store the charger and your
cordless tool only in dry places with an
ambient temperature of 10-40°C. Store your
lithium-Ion battery pack in a cool, dry place at
a temperature of 10-20°C. Protect them from
humidity and direct sunlight. Only place fully
charged batteries in storage (charged at least
40%).
8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from
freezing. Battery packs which were stored
below 0°C for more than 60 minutes must be
disposed of.
9. When handling batteries beware of electrostatic
charge: Electrostatic discharges cause damage of
the electronic protection system and the battery
cells. Avoid electrostatic charging and never
touch the battery poles.
Batteries contain substances harmful to the
environment. Never place batteries in your
household refuse, in fire or in water. Batteries
should be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way. Seek advice on correct
disposal from local waste authorities.
Do not lose this safety information.
Layout (Fig. 1/2) 2
1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Additional handle
4. Safety switch
5. Handle
6. On/Off switch
7. Battery
8. Charger
9. Push button for battery indicator
10. Battery indicator
Items Supplied 3
• Open the packaging and take out the
equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any
packaging and/or transportation braces (if
available).
•Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for
transport damage.
•If possible, please keep the packaging until the
end of the warranty period.
Important!
The equipment and packaging material are
not toys. Do not let children play with plastic
bags, foils or small parts.
There is a danger of swallowing or
suffocating!
• Cordless Hedge Trimmer
•36V; 2.6Ah Battery
• Charger
• Blade Cover
• Instruction Guide
•Quick Start Guide
•Warranty Certificate
• Warranty Sticker
Intended Use 4
This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges,
bushes and shrubs.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

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Technical Data 5
Battery Voltage 36V DC
Capacity 2.6 Ah
Charger output voltage 42V DC
Charger current voltage 2 A
No load speed 3000rpm
Cutting capacity 20 mm
Blade length 55 cm
Weight 4.7 kg
Charging time 100 min
Sound and Vibration
Sound pressure level LpA 83 dB(A)
Uncertainty KpA 3 dB
Sound power level LWA 94 dB(A)
Uncertainty KWA 3 dB
Wear ear-protectors.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Functions
Vibration emission value ah =1.946 m/s2
K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2
Reduce noise generation and vibration to a
minimum!
• Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
• Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
• Adopt your way of working to the equipment.
•Do not overload the equipment.
• Have the equipment checked if necessary.
• Switch off the equipment when not in use.
• Wear gloves.
Before starting the equipment 6
6.1 Battery (Fig. 2a/ Item 7)
The equipment is fitted with a lithium-ion
battery. The battery pack is completely closed and
maintenance free.
6.1.1 Battery charge level indicator (Fig. 2a)
The battery pack is equipped with a pushbutton
for checking the charge level. Simply press the
pushbutton (Figure 2a/Item 9) to read off the battery
level from the LEDs of the battery indicator (Fig. 2a/
Item 10):
•All 3 level monitoring LEDs are lit:
Battery charge level is high.
• 2 level monitoring LEDs are lit: Battery charge
level is decreasing. Stop work as soon as
possible.
•1 level monitoring LED is lit: Battery is flat. Stop
work IMMEDIATELY and charge the battery.
Otherwise the battery’s service life will be
greatly shortened.
6.1.2 Charging the battery
•Pull the pushlock button (Fig. 2a/ Item c) and
pull the battery pack (7) up and out of the
equipment.
•Check that your mains voltage is the same as
that marked on the rating plate of the battery
charger. Insert the power plug of the charger
into the mains socket outlet. The LED A (Fig. 2b)
will then illuminate in green.
• Push the battery onto the charger as shown in
Fig. 2a. The LED B will illuminate in red while
LED A is still green (Fig. 2b).
• The battery is fully charged when LED A and B
(Fig. 2b) are illuminated in green.
• Pull the pushlock button (Fig. 2a/ Item c) and
pull the battery pack (7) out of the charger.
If the rechargeable battery pack fails to charge, check
whether there is voltage at the socket outlet.
If you still fail to charge the battery pack, please call
our customer service centre on 1300 922 271.
Timely recharging of the battery will help it serve
you well for a long time. You must recharge the
battery pack when you notice that the power of the
equipment drops.
Never allow the battery pack to become fully
discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.
Operations 7
7.1 Starting the Hedge Trimmer
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-
handed safety switch. The machine works only
when the On/Off switch on the steady grip
(Figure 1 / Item 6) is pressed with one hand
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(Figure 1 / Item 4) is pressed with the other
hand. If either switch is released, the cutters will
stop moving.
Please watch out for the cutters as they slow
down to a standstill.
Notes on working practice
• A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and
bushes as well as hedges.
•To obtain the best cutting results, hold the
hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an
angle of approx. 15° in relation to the hedge
(see Figure 3).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus enabling cutting in both
directions (see Figure 4).
• It is recommended to tie a guide line of string
or the like along the hedge so that you cut the
hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches
which protrude beyond the guide line (see
Figure 5).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up (see Figure 6).
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Ordering Spare Parts 8
Turn off and remove the rechargeable battery
from the hedge trimmer, before putting down
or cleaning.
8.1 Cleaning
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow
it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic
parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water
can seep into the device.
• Remove deposits from the guard hood with a
brush
8.2 Carbon brushes
•In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon
brushes checked only by a qualified electrician.
Important! The carbon brushes should not be
replaced by anyone but a qualified electrician.
8.3 Maintenance
•The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated
at regular intervals in order to ensure best
performance at all times. Remove deposits with
a brush and apply a thin film of oil (Figure 7).
•There are no parts inside the equipment which
require additional maintenance.
8.4 Ordering replacement parts
Please call our customer service centre on 1300 922
271 and provide the following information on all
orders for spare parts:
• Model/type of the equipment
•Article number of the equipment
• ID number of the equipment
• Spare part number of the required spare part
Storage and Transport 9
Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s
reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing
temperature. The ideal storage temperature is
between 0-40°C for the cordless tool and charger and
between 10 and 20°C for the Li-Ion battery. Store the
electric tool in its original packaging.
Disposal and Recycling 10
The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent
it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials
in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The
equipment and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective
components must be disposed of as special waste.
Ask your local council.

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