Gtech LHT50 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Original Instructions
Lightweight
Hedge Trimmer
Model Number: LHT50
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and
specifications provided with this power too. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
• Keep the work area clean and well-lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
• Only use in daylight or good artificial light.
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the charger cord. Never
use the charger cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool. Keep the
charger cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled charger cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Do not handle the charger or hedge trimmer
with wet hands.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the ‘Off’ position before
connecting to a power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
le attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection
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of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on or off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled by the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the charger from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measure reduces the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of way of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the hedge trimmer or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
hedge trimmer repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
• Use the power tool, accessories, and
tool bits etc in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Do not attempt to repair any damaged
parts on the hedge trimmer unless you are
qualified to do so.
• Only use replacement parts or accessories
provided by or recommended by Gtech.
Hedge Trimmer safety warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the blade.
Do not remove cut material, or hold material
to be cut, when the blades are moving. Blades
continue to move aer the switch is turned off.
A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal
injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with
the cutter blade stopped and taking care not
to operate any power switch. Proper carrying
of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk
of inadvertent starting and resultant personal
injury from the blade.
• When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease
the risk of personal injury from the blades.
• When clearing jammed material or servicing
the unit, make sure all power switches are
off and the power cord and/or battery pack
is removed or disconnected. Unexpected
actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
• Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated
gripping surfaces only, because the cutter
blade may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Blades contacting a ‘live’ wire may
make exposed metal parts of the hedge
trimmer ‘live’ and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• Keep all power cords and cables away from
the cutting area. Power cords or cables may
be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad
weather conditions, especially when there is
a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of
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being struck by lightning.
• Do not operate the hedge trimmer when the
ambient temperature is above 35 degrees.
• Check the hedge and area where the hedge
trimmer is being used for any objects, such
as wire fences, that could damage or jam the
trimmer blade.
• Do not overload the hedge trimmer. For
safety, the hedge trimmer will automatically
cut out if the motor becomes overloaded.
If this occurs, wait a few seconds for the cut
out to reset and then use lighter cuts to trim
the hedge.
• Always disconnect the hedge trimmer from
the removable battery: whenever the hedge
trimmer is le unattended; before clearing
a blockage; before checking, cleaning or
working on the hedge trimmer; aer striking
a foreign object; whenever the hedge
trimmer starts vibrating abnormally.
• Before use, and aer any impact, always
inspect the hedge trimmer for any damage.
Do not use the hedge trimmer if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Never operate the hedge trimmer while
people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes or
in slippery conditions. Do not over-reach or
use this hedge trimmer on excessively steep
slopes.
• Do not operate when barefoot or wearing
open-toed shoes.
• Switch on the motor only when the hands
and feet are away from the cutting means.
• Do not run with the hedge trimmer.
• Do not operate the hedge trimmer if
it is incomplete or has unauthorised
modifications.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the correct use of the
hedge trimmer.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the hedge
trimmer. Local regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.
Extended-reach hedge trimmer safety
warnings
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use
the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any
electrical power lines. Contact with or use
near power lines may cause serious injury or
electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the
extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the
extended-reach hedge trimmer with both
hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating
the extended-reach hedge trimmer
overhead. Falling debris can result in serious
personal injury.
• Pay special attention to the hazards posed
to third parties by the reach working radius.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
stay alert for possible hazards.
Battery safety:
• This product contains Li-ion batteries. Do
not incinerate batteries or expose to high
temperatures, as they may explode.
• Use only with the battery pack supplied.
• Do not attempt to use charger with any other
product or to charge this product with any
other charger.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk
of injury and fire when used with another
battery pack.
• Before charging, check the power supply
and charger cables for signs of damage or
ageing.
• Do not charge the battery when the
surrounding air temperature or the battery
pack is below 0°C or above 35°C.
• After heavy use or in high temperatures,
the battery may become warm. Allow the
product to cool for 30 minutes before
charging.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on your
skin, wash the area immediately with soap
and water. If the liquid gets into your eyes,
flush them immediately with cold water for
a minimum of 10 minutes and seek urgent
medical attention.
• Store the battery away from any liquids or
chemicals that may damage the battery and
cause a risk of fire.
• Store the battery in clean, dry conditions,
within a recommended temperature range of
0 - 25°C
• Do not store the battery in areas of high
temperature above 25°C. Do not store near
a source of heat or where exposed to direct
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sunlight.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
• When you dispose of the appliance remove
the battery and dispose of the battery safely in
accordance with local regulations.
Maintenance and storage:
• Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the
removable battery and ensure the motor
and blade have stopped turning before:
cleaning; clearing a blockage; checking or
carrying out any maintenance on the hedge
trimmer.
• Regularly check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the trimmers
operations. If damaged have the hedge
trimmer repaired or replaced.
• Check that the blade is clean and without
damage. If the blade becomes worn, a
replacement should be fitted before use.
• Wear protective gloves when handling or
cleaning the blade.
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings
are kept clear of debris.
• Never modify the hedge trimmer in any
way as this may increase the risk of personal
injury.
• Keep the product and all accessories away
from hot surfaces.
• When not in use, store the hedge trimmer
out of the reach of children.
Intended use:
• Only use the hedge trimmer in the manner
intended for cutting hedges, bushes, and
shrubs, as described in these instructions.
• The hedge trimmer is not to be modified or
operated differently to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Do not use with accessories other than those
specified or recommended by Gtech.
• The hedge trimmer is not intended for
commercial use.
• The hedge trimmer is intended for domestic
use only.
• WARNING! Observing these operating
instructions is essential for safe assembly
and use.
Read instruction manual
before use Do not use in rain or leave outdoors
whilst raining.
Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!
Keep at least 10m away from electricity lines.
Keep hands away from blade.
General hazard
safety alert.
Wear eye protection when
using this product.
Wear ear protection
when using this product.
Measured sound power level: LWA = 87.5 dB(A)
K=3dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level: 91 dB(A)
Note: Measured noise values determined according to
2000/14 EC (1.60m height, 1.0m distance away).
Warning label descriptions
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What’s in the box
Nick Grey – Inventor, owner of Gtech
Thank you for choosing Gtech
“Welcome to the Gtech family. I started Gtech to create sensible, easy
to use products that do a great job, and hope you get many years of
trouble-free performance from your new product.”
Handle
Hedge trimmer head and blade
Blade cover
Battery
Battery charger
Safety harness
Tube
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
1
3
5
6
2
4
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Fit the head to the main body.
Assembly
When the tube is fully inserted, the button (1)
will lock securely into the head (2). To remove,
press the button (2) and pull the tube.
When inserting the tube into the hedge trimmer head, ensure the tube is the right way up.
The shapes need to match or the handle will not fit.
Hedge trimmer head
Hedge trimmer tube and handle
The shapes need to match
or the handle will not fit.
12
View underneath
1 2
Assemble the handle to the tube. When the
tube is fully inserted, the button (2) will pop up
into the aperture (1).
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Operation
Keep holding the trigger but you can release
the safety button. When you release the
trigger the hedge trimmer will stop.
Push and hold the safety button on either side,
then press the trigger to operate.
2
1
Safety button
(located both sides)
Trigger
Insert the battery - it will click once fully inserted.
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WARNING: to reduce risk of personal
injury, ensure the trimmer is switched
off and the blade has stopped before
adjusting the cutting head.
WARNING: ensure the cutting head
is securely locked in position before
starting the trimmer.
Rotating the hedge trimmer blade
Remove the battery and ensure that the blade
cover is on before continuing the next step.
Depress the lever as shown. The head will
now rotate freely.
You can now rotate the head whilst pressing
down on the lever. Release the lever and it will
lock into place.
Safety harness
The harness is included as
a safety feature for use with
the hedge trimmer. The sling
passes over your head and
rests on your shoulder - use the
sliding adjuster to ensure the
harness fits you comfortably.
Attach the clip to the loop
on the top of the handle.
Then attach the clip to the
harnesses.
In an emergency situation,
the harness clip can be
released quickly.
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Using your hedge trimmer
Hold the trimmer away from your body using both hands and stand on a solid and
secure surface.
The double-edged blade allows you to cut with either a side-to-side or up and down motion.
When cutting, move slowly and steadily so that stems are fed directly into the blade.
Cut the sides of the hedge first and then the top. To keep the sides of the hedge flat, cutting
upwards with the growth is recommended.
Hedge side
With the head angled flat,
firmly grip the handle and
middle of the pole, using a slow
sweeping motion for trimming
hedge sides.
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