Gardenline GLHT551 Instruction Manual

GLHT551ELECTRIC
HEDGE TRIMMER
550W ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
THE
POWER
GUIDE
Now you have purchased a Gardenline®
product you can rest assured in the
knowledge that as well as your 3 year
parts and labour warranty you have
the added peace of mind of dedicated
helplines and web support
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
UK / N.IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0151 6491500
REP. IRELAND HELPLINE NO 1980 946 6244
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MODEL NUMBER: 8979
THIS BOX INCLUDES:
1 x HEDGE TRIMMER
Now you have purchased a Gardenline®
1 4 MM

Contents
03 Introduction
04 General Information & Safety Instructions
10 Assembly and Parts List
12 Getting Started
13 Features
14 Instructions
17 Other Useful Information
18 Warranty Card
Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its contents
being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material
and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw
material system.
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Introduction 1
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Gardenline®
product. By doing so you now have the assurance
and peace of mind that comes with purchasing
a product made by one of Europe’s leading
manufacturers.
All products brought to you by Gardenline®
are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction,
are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this
product and it should therefore provide you with
years of good service when used properly. In the
event of product failure within its intended use
over the course of the first 3 years after date
of purchase, we will remedy the problem as
fast as possible once it has been brought to
our attention. In the unlikely event of such an
occurrence, or if you require any information
about the product, please contact us via our
helpline support services, details of which are
to be found both in this manual and on the
product itself.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for
many years to come
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Safety Instructions 2
Caution! When using electric tools it is imperative
to take the following basic safety precautions in
order to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury
and fire. Read and take note of these instructions
before you use this tool.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE USER!
The Gardenline Hedge Trimmer (GLHT551) may have VISIBLE
FLASHING in the motor-housing when in operation or when the
electronic brake is engaging. This is perfectly normal for this
product and not a cause for concern or an electric safety hazard.
General safety instructions
1 Keep your work area tidy
An untidy work area invites accidents.
2 Check the working conditions
Do not expose electric tools to rain. Never use electric tools
in damp or wet locations. Make sure there is good lighting.
Do not use electric tools near flammable liquids or gases.
3 Guard against electric shock
Avoid body contact with earthed components such as pipes,
radiators, cookers, refrigerators.
4 Keep children away!
Do not allow other persons to touch the tool or cable.
Keep all persons out of your work area.
5 Store tools in a safe place
When tools are not in use they should be stored in a dry,
locked room out of children’s reach.
6 Do not overload your tools
Tools work better and safer when used within their
quoted capacity range.
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7 Use the right tool
Never use tools or attachments with insucient power
for the job in hand. Never use tools on jobs for which they
were not intended.
8 Wear suitable work clothes
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they may get
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
are recommended when working outdoors. Wear a hair net
if you have long hair.
9 Wear safety goggles
and use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
10 Do not mis-use the cable
Do not carry the tool by its cable or pull on the
cable to remove the plug from the socket-outlet.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
11 Don’t overreach
Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand
squarely and keep your balance at all times.
12 Look after your tools
Keep your tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance work
and for changing any attachments. Check the plug and
cable regularly and, if damaged, have them replaced
by an authorized specialist. Check the extension cable
regularly and replace it if damaged. Keep handles dry
and free from oil and grease.
13 Always pull out the power plug
when the tool is not being used, before carrying out any
maintenance work and when changing attachments such
as blades, bits and cutters of any kind.
14 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Make sure that all keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before switching it on.
15 Avoid unintentional starting
Never carry a tool with your finger on the switch if it is
connected to the power supply. Make sure that the switch
is in OFF position when inserting the power plug.
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16 When using an extension cable outdoors
check that it is approved for outdoor duty and
is marked accordingly.
17 Be alert at all times
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the tool if your mind is not on your work.
18 Check the tool for damage
Each time before re-using the tool, carefully check that
the guards or any slightly damaged parts are working as
intended. Check that the moving parts are in good working
order, that they do not jam, and that no parts are damaged.
Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and that all
other operating conditions are properly fulfilled. Unless
otherwise stated in the operating instructions, damaged
guards and parts have to be repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center. It is imperative to have damaged
switches repaired by an authorized service center. Never
use any tool if its switch cannot be turned o and on.
19 Important!
For your own safety, use only accessories and attachments
which are listed in the operating instructions or
recommended or listed by the tool manufacturer.
The use of any accessory or attachment other than those
recommended in the operating instructions or catalogue
may involve a risk of injury for you personally.
20 Replacing the power cable
To prevent injury, damaged power cables may only
be replaced by the manufacturer or the customer
service center.
21 Have repairs carried out only by a qualified electrician
This electric tool complies with the pertinent safety
regulations. Repairs are to be carried out only by
a qualified electrician or the user may suer an accident.
22 Noise
The noise level of this electric tool is measured in
accordance with ISO 3744 and NFS 31-031 (2000/14 EG).
Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A). In this case,
the operator must wear ear defenders or similar.
Keep these instructions in a safe place.
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Specific safety instructions
WARNING: We advise you to run the hedge trimmer
continuously for 10 seconds before cutting, as the trimmer has
an electrical brake system and should not be used continuously
in short bursts. To do so could damage the product and will
void the guarantee.
Please read this safety information and the directions for use
carefully and be sure to follow the instructions to the letter.
1 Always remove the power plug from the socket outlet
before you perform any work on the
hedge trimmer, e.g.
•repairing a damaged cable
•cleaning the blades
•troubleshooting
•cleaning and maintenance or before leaving
the tool unattended.
2 The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Read the directions for use carefully in order to acquaint
yourself with the correct way to handle, set up, service,
start and put down the machine. Familiarize yourself with
all the machine’s control elements and its proper use.
3 Always handle the hedge trimmer with both hands.
4 When working with the hedge trimmer, wear sturdy shoes
and make sure of your footing.
5 Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or on wet
hedges and never leave the hedge trimmer outdoors.
The hedge trimmer must not be used if it is wet.
6 We recommend that you wear safety goggles and ear
defenders when working with the hedge trimmer.
7 Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber gloves and
non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose garments. Keep long hair
in a hairnet.
8 Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your footing,
particularly when working on ladders and steps.
9 Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from your
body when it is switched on.
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10 Make sure there are no other persons or animals
within your working area (radius of swing).
11 Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
12 Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.
13 Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the
power cable for signs of damage and aging.
14 Use the hedge trimmer only when the power cable
is in good working order.
15 Do not remove the power plug from the socket outlet
by pulling on the cable. Never carry the tool by its cable.
Take care not to damage the cable in any way.
16 Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and sharp edges.
Replace damaged cables immediately.
17 Examine the cutting system regularly for signs of damage
and, if necessary, arrange for the hedge trimmer to
be professionally repaired by the ISC Customer Service
Center or a specialist workshop.
18 If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick branches
or the like, switch o and unplug the hedge trimmer
immediately. Only then are you to remove the cause
of the obstruction.
19 Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
children’s reach.
20 During transportation and storage of the hedge trimmer,
keep the blades covered at all times with the special guard.
21 Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer and do not
use it on jobs for which it is not intended, i.e. you are
allowed to use the hedge trimmer only to cut hedges,
shrubs and perennials.
22 Use only cables and connectors approved for outdoor
use, i.e. extension cable HO7RNF 3G1.5 with rain-water-
protected earthing-pin plug and earthing-contact coupling.
The use of a leakage-current or earth-leakage circuit-
breaker is recommended for operating electric tools.
Ask your electrician!
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23 The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection and
maintenance. Always replace damaged blades in pairs.
If the hedge trimmer suers any damage from impact
(falling on hard ground etc.), have it checked immediately
by a specialist.
24 Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it clean
and sharp to ensure ecient and safe cutting. Follow the
maintenance and cleaning instructions.
25 This product is only to be used by persons aged 16
and above.
26 Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting system.
27 Check your surroundings and take note of any potential
dangers which you may not be able hear due to the
machine’s noise.
28 It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer when other
persons, and particularly children, are nearby.
29 Children are not allowed to use the hedge trimmer.
30 Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A). In this case,
the operator must wear ear defenders or similar. The noise
level of this electric tool is measured in accordance with
IEC 59 CO 11; IEC 704; DIN 45635 Part 21 and NFS 31-031
(2000/14 EG).
31 Vibrations on the handle were measured in accordance
with EN 50144-2-15.
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Assembly & Parts List 3
Layout and items supplied (see Fig.1)
1 Cutter rail
2 Hand guard
3 Guide handle with button switch
4 Handle with button switch
5 Power cable
6 Storage case
It is prohibited to use the hedge trimmer without
the hand guard.
Fitting the hand guard (see Fig.2)
Mount the supplied finger guard (A) as shown in Fig.
2 and secure with the supplied screws (B).
Explanation of rating plate (see Fig.3)
1 Warning
2 Keep away from the rain and damp conditions.
3 Read the operating instructions before you use
the hedge trimmer.
4 Pull out the plug immediately if the power cable
is damaged or severed.
5 Wear goggles and ear defenders or similar protection.
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Getting Started 4
Start-up and operation
Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hedges, bushes
and shrubs. Any other use which is not expressly permitted in
these instructions may cause damage to the hedge trimmer and
place the user at serious risk. Your hedge trimmer is equipped
with a two-hand safety circuit. This means that it works only
when the switch button on the guide handle (Figure 1 / Item 3)
is pressed with the one hand while the switch on the handle
(Figure 1 / Item 4) is being pressed with the other hand. If you
let go of either switching element, the blades will stop moving.
•Check that the blades are working properly. High cutting
performance and smooth operation are guaranteed
by the counter-rotating, dual-edge blades.
•Use only approved extension cables for outdoor use.
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Features 5
•53cm overall blade length
•14mm maximum width of cut
•Counter rotating double cutting blades
•10m cable
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Instructions 6
Intended use
Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hedges, bushes
and shrubs. Any other use which is not expressly permitted in
these instructions may cause damage to the hedge trimmer and
place the user at serious risk. Your hedge trimmer is equipped
with a two-hand safety circuit. This means that it works only
when the switch button on the guide handle (Figure 1 / Item 3)
is pressed with the one hand while the switch on the handle
(Figure 1 / Item 4) is being pressed with the other hand. If you
let go of either switching element, the blades will stop moving.
Practical tips
•The hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes
as well as hedges.
•For the best performance, hold the hedge trimmer with
its teeth at an angle of approx. 15° to the hedge (see Figure 4).
•Cutting in both directions is possible with the counter-rotating
dual-edge blades (see Figure 5).
•To trim your hedge to a uniform height, run a length of string
along the hedge for guidance and cut o the projecting
branches (see Figure 6).
•Cut the sides of the hedge with sweeping movements from
the bottom up (see Figure 7).
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Maintenance and cleaning
•Switch o the hedge trimmer and pull out its power plug before
you put it down and clean it.
•For the best cutting performance at all times, clean and lubricate
the blades at regular intervals.
•Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin film of oil
(see Figure 8).
Use bio-degradable oils.
•Clean the plastic housing and parts with a mild household
detergent and a damp cloth. Never use aggressive agents
or solvents.
•Be particularly careful not to allow any water to get inside the
machine. The supplied storage case can be fastened to the wall.
This is the best place to store your hedge trimmer.
Troubleshooting
The machine does not work: Check that the power cable
is connected properly and check the mains fuses. If the
machine will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK,
please contact the specified after sales telephone helpline.
Disposal
Important!
The hedge trimmer and its accessories are made of an
assortment of materials, e.g. metal and plastics. Defective
components must be disposed of as special waste. Do not throw
in the household refuse bin! Ask your dealer or local authority.
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Useful Information 7
Technical data
Voltage 230V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption 550 W
Cutting length 465 mm
Cutter rail length 530 mm
Tooth spacing 18 mm
Cuts/min 3200 /min
Sound power level LWA 102 dB(A)
Sound pressure level LPA 82 dB(A)
Vibration aw 3.6 m/s2
Weight 3.7 kg
Power supply
The hedge trimmer is designed for use only with single-phase
alternating current from a 230V 50Hz AC supply. It is totally
insulated, enabling it to be connected also to socket-outlets
without a PE conductor. Before you use the hedge trimmer for
the first time, check that your mains voltage is the same as the
operating voltage specified on the machine’s rating plate.
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GLHT551 07/2009