Gardenline GLHT680 Instruction Manual

GLHT680ELECTRIC
HEDGE TRIMMER
THE
POWER
GUIDE
680W ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER
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THIS BOX INCLUDES:
• 1 x HEDGE TRIMMER
50cm
CUTTING
LENGTH
STOP
< 1sec
20mm
+90˚-90˚
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03 Introduction
04 General Information & Safety Instructions
10 Assembly and Parts List
12 Getting Started
14 Features
15 Instructions
19 Other Useful Information
21 Warranty Card
Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its 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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Contents
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Introduction 1
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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.
Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the
address provided.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for
many years to come.
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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.
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.
7 Use the right tool
Never use tools or attachments with insufficient
power for the job in hand. Never use tools on jobs
for which they were not intended.
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Safety Instructions 2
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8 Wear suitable work clothes
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry 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 off 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
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
suffer an accident.
21 Replacing the power cable
To prevent injury, damaged power cables may only
be replaced by the manufacturer or the customer
service center.
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Model Number: 6452
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Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Specific safety information
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 hair net.
8 Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your
footing, particularly when working on ladders
and steps.
9 Avoid over-reaching when using this product,
particularly when working at height.
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10 Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from
your body when it is switched on.
11 Make sure there are no other persons or animals
within your working area (radius of swing).
12 Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
13 Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.
14 Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the
power cable for signs of damage and aging.
15 Use the hedge trimmer only when the power cable
is in good working order.
16 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.
17 Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and sharp
edges. Replace damaged cables immediately.
18 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.
19 If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick
branches or the like, switch off and unplug the
hedge trimmer immediately. Only then are you to
remove the cause of the obstruction.
20 Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
children’s reach.
21 During transportation and storage of the hedge
trimmer, keep the blades covered at all times with
the special guard.
22 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.
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Model Number: 6452
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23 Use only cables and connectors approved for
outdoor use: power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with
integral two-plug plug; 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!
24 The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection and
maintenance. Always replace damaged blades in
pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any damage
from impact (falling on hard ground etc.), have it
checked immediately by a specialist.
25 Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it
clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe cutting.
Follow the maintenance and cleaning instructions.
26 The German Farmers Union, for example, prohibits
the use of electric hedge trimmers by persons aged
17 or less. Persons aged 16 and above may only use
electric hedge trimmers if supervised by an adult.
27 Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting system.
28 Never try to work with an incomplete machine or
a machine with unapproved modifications.
29 Check your surroundings and take note of any
potential dangers which you may not be able
hear due to the machine’s noise.
30 It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer when
other persons, and particularly children, are nearby.
31 Children are not allowed to use the hedge trimmer.
32 Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A).
In this case, the operator must wear ear defenders
or similar.
33 Always ensure that all the handles and safety
equipment is fitted when the hedge trimmer
is in use.
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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500
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Layout and items supplied (see Fig.1)
1 Cutter rail
2 Finger guard
3 Steady grip with button switch
4 Slide
5 Handle with button switch
6 Power cable
7 Cable strain-relief clamp
8 Impact guard
9 Cutter rail guard (not shown)
Important! It is prohibited to operate the
hedge trimmer without the hand guard.
Fitting the hand guard (see Fig.2)
Mount the supplied finger guard (Item 2) as shown
in Fig. 2 and secure with the supplied screws.
Explanation of the plate (see Fig.3)
1 Warning
2 Keep out of the rain and protect from getting wet.
3 Read the operating instructions before using for
the first time.
4 Pull the plug from the power supply immediately
if the cable gets damaged or severed.
5 Wear goggles and ear defenders.
Assembly & Parts List 3
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Start-up and operation
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed
safety switch. The machine works only when the switch
on the steady grip (Figure 1 / Item 3) is pressed with
one hand and the switch on the handle (Figure 1 / Item
5) is pressed with the other hand. If either switch is
released, the cutters will stop moving.
Rear swivel handle (see Figs.4/5)
The hedge shears are fitted with a rear swiveling handle.
This can be turned through 45° and 90° both counter-
clockwise and clockwise. Pull the slide (4) in the
direction indicated by the arrow and turn the handle.
Pull the slide (4) in the direction indicated by the arrow
again to return the handle to its original position. When
the handle is back in its standard position the top slide
must be pushed forward to lock it.
The handle should be turned through 90° for
cutting vertically.
In so doing, please check the running of the blades.
Please check that the blades function correctly. The
blades cut on both sides and run in opposite directions
to each other, for guaranteed high cutting performance
and quiet operation.
Fasten the extension cable to the cable holder before
starting to use the machine (see Fig. 6).
For use in the open air you must only use extension
cables certified for the purpose.
Getting Started 4
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1 ON/OFF-dead man’s safety switch
2 Additional handle for optimal handling
3 Large hand protection shield
4 Protection sleeve
5 Aluminium knife cover
6 Impact protection with borehole for wall fastening
7 Rear handle turnable up to 90°
8 Cable strain relief
9 Two-hand safety switch with blade stop in less
than 1 sec.
10 Metal gearing for long life
Features 5
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Intended use
Important! This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting
hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any use which is not
expressly permitted in manual may result in damage to
the hedge trimmer and place the user in serious danger.
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.
Tips on use
The hedge trimmer can be used not only for trimming
hedges but for trimming shrubs and bushes as well.
For optimum trimming performance, guide the blade
teeth at an angle of approx. 15° to the hedge (see Fig. 7).
Since the blades cut on both sides and run in opposite
directions to each other, you can trim in both directions
(see Fig. 8).
To achieve a hedge with a uniform height it is
recommended that you stretch a piece of string along the
edge of the hedge for guidance. Then simply cut away all
twigs projecting above the line (see Fig. 9).
The sides of the hedge should be trimmed with arc-type
movements from below upwards (see Fig. 10).
Instructions 6
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Care, maintenance and storage
Always switch off the machine and pull the plug before
you start to clean the machine.
For optimum results at all times you should regularly
clean and lubricate the blades. Remove any deposits with
a brush and apply a light film of oil (see Fig. 11).
Use biologically degradable oil.
Clean the plastic body with gentle domestic cleaning
agent and a damp cloth. Never use aggressive media
or solvents.
It is imperative that you prevent water from penetrating
the machine. Never spray the machine down with water.
For storage purposes the hedge trimmer can be fastened
to the wall with suitable screws and dowels (see Fig. 12).
Waste disposal
Important! The hedge trimmer and its accessories are
made of a diversity of materials such as, e.g. metal and
plastic. Defective parts must be disposed of as special
waste. Ask your specialist dealer or local authority for
details about where they can be disposed of!
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Technical data
Voltage: 230-240 V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption: 680 watts
Cutting length: 500 mm
Cutter rail length: 585 mm
Cuts/min: 3000/min
Speed n0: 1,500 rpm
Tooth spacing: 20 mm
Sound power level LWA: 108,1 dB
Sound pressure level LPA: 95,1 dB
Vibration ahv: 3,8 m/s2
Protection class: II/qq
Weight: 4,3 kg
Sound and vibration were measured in accordance
with EN 50144-2-15.
Voltage
The machine can only be run on single-phase
alternating current with 230-240V ~ 50Hz a.c. voltage.
Before you use the machine for the first time, check
that the mains voltage is the same as the operating
voltage shown on the machine rating plate.
Useful Information 7
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Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering
replacement parts:
Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required
All repairs must be carried out by authorised
service centre or a qualified electrician.
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