HART HGHHT01 User manual

HGHHT01 20V
Hybrid Hedge Trimmer
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
General Power Tool Safety Warnings 2-3
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings 4
Electrical (AC) 5
Symbols 6-7
Features 8
 Assembly 8
 Operation 9-10
 Maintenance 11-12
 Parts/Service Backpage
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Instructions de sécurité générales 2-3
 pouroutilsélectriques
Avertissementsdesécurité 4
relatifs taille-haies
Caractéristiquesélectriques(c.a.) 5
Symboles 6-7
 Caractéristiques 8
 Assemblage 8
 Utilisation 9-10
 Entretien 11-12
 Commandedepiècesetdépannage Pagearrière
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
Advertenciasdeseguridad 2-3
 paraherramientaseléctricas
Advertenciasdeseguirdadpodadoradesetos 4
 Aspectoseléctricos(corr.alt.) 5
Símbolos 6-7
Características 8
Armado 8
 Funcionamiento 9-10
 Mantenimiento 11-12
 Pedidosdepiezasyservicio Pág.posterior
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE
READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
CE LIVRET D’INSTRUCTIONS CONTIENT DES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES.
VEUILLEZ LE LIRE ET LE CONSERVER POUR
TOUTE RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour
réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur
doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel
d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
ESTE FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONES CONTIENE
INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LÉALO Y CONSÉRVELO PARA REFERENCIA
FUTURA.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y
comprender el manual del operador antes de
usar este producto.

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See this fold-out section for all of the figures
referenced in the operator’s manual.
Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures
mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation.
Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a
las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador.
A - Blades (lames, hojas)
B - Scabbard (fourreau, funda)
C - Guard (garde, protección)
D - Front handle (poignée avant, mango delantero)
FIG. 2
A - Battery pack (bloc-piles, paquete de baterías)
B - Battery port (logement de batteries, receptáculo para pilas)
C - Depress the latch and pull to release and remove the battery pack
(Appuyer sur le loquet et tirer pour libérer et retirer le bloc-piles,
Presione los pestillo y tire para déclenchement et quitar el paquete de
baterías)
FIG. 3
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
EF
G
FIG. 1
A- Power cord (cordon d’alimentation, cable de alimentación)
B - Cord retainer (retenue de cordon, retén para el cable)
B
A
E - Lock-out button (bouton de verrouillage, botón del seguro)
F - Rear handle with overmold (poignée arrière avec surmoulage, mango
trasero con sobremoldeado)
G - Switch trigger (gâchette, gatillo)

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A - Lock-out button (bouton de verrouillage,
botón del seguro)
B - Switch trigger (gâchette, gatillo del
interruptor)
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
A - Guard teeth (dents de coupe, dientes de
proteción)
B - Cutting teeth (dents de coupe, dientes de
corte)
FIG. 11
A - Scabbard (fourreau, funda)
A
B
AB
A
FIG. 6
PROPER OPERATING POSITION
BONNE POSITION DE TRAVAIL
POSICIÓN CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO
DE LA HERRAMIENTA
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
A - Receptacle (prise, receptáculo
B - Extension cord (cordon prolongateurs,
cordón de extensión)
C - Power selection door (porte des options,
puerta de selección)
A
B
C

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WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions 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 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.
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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elec-
tricshock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
orentangledcordsincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-
ableforoutdoorusereducestheriskofelectricshock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electricshock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon 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 inatten-
tionwhileoperatingpower toolsmay resultin serious
personalinjury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.Protectiveequipmentsuchas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 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left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, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Looseclothes,jewelleryorlonghaircanbecaught
inmovingparts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
canreducedust-relatedhazards.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Looseclothes,jewelry,orlonghaircanbedrawn
intoairvents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
powertoolinunexpectedsituations.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Donotwearloosefittingclothing,shortpants,
sandals,orgobarefoot.Donotwearjewelryofanykind.
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 and off.Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolled
withtheswitchisdangerousandmustberepaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
theriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
toolsaredangerousinthehandsofuntrainedusers.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintainedpower
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained 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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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firewhenusedwith
anotherbatterypack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-
tery packs. Useofanyotherbatterypacksmaycreate
ariskofinjuryandfire.
When 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.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, ad-
ditionally seek medical help.Liquidejectedfromthe
batterymaycauseirritationorburns.
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.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical re-
placement parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.Useofunauthorizedparts
or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create
ariskofshockorinjury.

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Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after
turn 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. Properhandlingofthehedgetrimmerwill
reducepossiblepersonalinjuryfromthecutterblades.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutterbladescontactinga“live”
wiremaymakeexposedmetalpartsofthepowertool
“live”andcouldgivetheoperatoranelectricshock.
Keep the cable away from cutting area. Duringopera-
tion the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be ac-
cidentallycutbytheblade.
DANGER — Keep hands away from blade. Contact
withbladewillresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING —Onlyusewithhandleandguardproperly
assembledtohedgetrimmer.Theuseofthehedgetrim-
merwithouttheproperguardorhandleprovidedmay
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.
Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in
seriouspersonalinjury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will re-
ducetheriskofseriouspersonalinjury.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Removeall
objectssuchascords,lights,wire,orloosestringwhich
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
riskofseriouspersonalinjury.
Beforestartingthehedgetrimmer,makesuretheblade
isnotincontactwithanyobject.
Stoptheunit,removethebatterypack,andmakesure
thebladehasstoppedbeforesettingtheunitdown.
Nevercutanymaterialwithadiameterlargerthan3/4in.
Alwaysstopthemotorwhencuttingisdelayedorwhen
walkingfromonecuttinglocationtoanother.
Keepunitcleanofclippingsandothermaterials.They
maybecomelodgedinthecuttingblades.
Ifhedgetrimmerisequippedwithadebrisremover,do
notusethedebrisremoverasagrippingsurface.
Storetheunitinsideinadryplace,eitherlockeduporup
hightopreventunauthorizeduseordamage.Keepout
ofthereachofchildrenoruntrainedindividuals.
Replacescabbardwhenunitisnotinuse.
Neverdouseorsquirttheunitwithwateroranyother
liquid.Keep handles dry, clean,and freefromdebris.
Cleanaftereachuse;seestorageinstructions.
Securetheunitwhiletransporting.
Batteryoperatedunitsdonothavetobepluggedintoan
electricaloutlet;therefore,theyarealwaysinoperating
condition.Beawareofpossiblehazardsevenwhenunit
isnotoperating.
Removethebatterypackbeforemakinganyadjustments,
cleaning,storing,orremovingmaterialfromtheunit,or
whennotinuse.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer al-
ways fit the cutting device cover.
Usethisproductonlywithbatteriesandchargerslistedin
tool/appliance/batterypack/chargercorrelationsupple-
ment985000850.
 Savetheseinstructions.Refertothemfrequentlyanduse
themtoinstructotherswhomayusethistool.Ifyouloan
someonethistool,loanthemtheseinstructionsalso.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

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DOUBLE INSULATION
Doubleinsulationisaconceptinsafetyinelectricpower
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
groundedpowercord.Allexposedmetalpartsareisolated
fromthe internal metalmotor components withprotect-
inginsulation. Double insulatedtools donot need tobe
grounded.
WARNING:
Thedoubleinsulatedsystemisintendedtoprotectthe
userfromshockresultingfromabreakinthetool’sin-
ternalinsulation.Observeallnormalsafetyprecautions
toavoidelectricalshock.
NOTE: Servicingofaproductwithdoubleinsulationrequires
extremecareandknowledgeofthesystemandshouldbe
performedonlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician.Forservice,
wesuggestyoureturnthetooltoyournearestauthorized
servicecenterforrepair.Alwaysuseoriginalfactoryreplace-
mentpartswhenservicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Thisproducthasaprecision-builtelectricmotor.Itshouldbe
connected to a power supply that is nominal 120V/60Hz
AC (typical U.S. household circuit).Exceptwithbattery
packinstalled,asubstantialvoltagedropwillcausealoss
ofpowerandthemotorwilloverheat.Ifyourproductdoes
notoperatewhenpluggedintoanoutlet,double-checkthe
powersupply.
GFCI
GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)protectionshouldbe
providedonthecircuit(s)oroutlet(s)tobeusedfortheprod-
uct.Receptaclesareavailablehavingbuilt-inGFCIprotection
andmaybeusedforthismeasureofsafety.
EXTENSION CORDS
Whenusingapowerproductataconsiderabledistancefrom
apowersource,besuretouseanextensioncordthathas
thecapacitytohandlethecurrenttheproductwilldraw.An
undersizedcordwillcauseadropinlinevoltage,resultingin
overheatingandlossofpower.Usethecharttodetermine
theminimumwiresizerequiredinanextensioncord.Only
roundjacketedcordslistedbyUnderwriter’sLaboratories
(UL)shouldbeused.
Whenworkingoutdoorswithaproduct,useanextension
cordthatisdesignedforoutsideuse.Thistypeofcordis
designatedwith “W-A”or “W”on the cord’sjacket such
asanextensioncordofcordtypeSW-A,SOW-A,STW-A,
STOW-A,SJW-A,SJOW-A,SJTW-A.orSJTOW-A.
Beforeusing anyextension cord,inspectit for looseor
exposedwiresandcutorworninsulation.
Makesurethecordandextensioncordaresecurelyattached
asshowninfig.4,thenconnecttheplugendofthepower
cordintothereceptacleendoftheextensioncord.Check
thatconnectionissecure.
**Ampererating(onproductdataplate)
0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25´ 16 16 16 16 14 14
 50´ 16 16 16 14 14 12
100´ 16 16 14 12 10 —
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on
lumber,tools,orotherobstructionswhileyouarework-
ing with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in
seriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING:
Checkextensioncordsbeforeeachuse.Ifdamaged
replaceimmediately.Neveruseproductwithadam-
aged cord since touching the damaged area could
causeelectricalshockresultinginseriousinjury.
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisappliancehasa
polarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother)andwill
requiretheuseofapolarizedextensioncord.Theappliance
plugwillfitintoapolarizedextensioncordonlyoneway.If
theplugdoesnotfitfullyintotheextensioncord,reverse
theplug.Iftheplugstilldoesnotfit,obtainacorrectpolar-
izedextensioncord.Apolarizedextensioncordwillrequire
theuseofapolarizedwalloutlet.Thisplugwillfitintothe
polarizedwalloutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfully
intothewalloutlet,reversetheplug.Iftheplugstilldoesnot
fit,contactaqualifiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperwall
outlet.Donotchangetheequipmentplug,extensioncord
receptacle,orextensioncordpluginanyway.
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,useonlywithan
extensioncordintendedforoutdooruse,suchasan
extensioncordof cordtype SW-A,SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A,SJW-A,SJOW-A,SJTW-A.orSJTOW-A.
ELECTRICAL (AC)

6 – English
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicatesahazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicatesahazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicatesahazardoussituation,that,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not
relatedtoapotentialinjury(e.g.messagesrelatingtopropertydamage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicatesapotentialpersonalinjuryhazard.
Read Operator’s Manual Toreducetheriskofinjury,usermustreadandunderstandoperator’s
manualbeforeusingthisproduct.
Eye Protection Alwaysweareyeprotectionwithsideshieldsmarkedtocomplywith
ANSIZ87.1.
No Hands Symbol Failuretokeepyourhandsawayfromthebladewillresultinserious
personalinjury.
Wet Conditions Alert
Riskoffireandburns.Donotexposebattery,batterycompartment,
orelectroniccomponentstorain,water,orliquids.Closecoverduring
use.Donotoperateonwetground.
50'
15m Keep Bystanders Away Keepallbystandersatleast50ft.away.
Gloves Wearnon-slip,heavy-dutyprotectivegloveswhenhandlingtheblades.
Operate With Two Hands Holdandoperatethehedgetrimmerproperlywithbothhands.
Moving Parts Keephandsawayfrommovingparts.

7 – English
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Electric Shock Failureto useindry conditionsand toobservesafe practicescan
resultinelectricshock.
Recycle Symbol
Thisproductuseslithium-ion(Li-ion)batteries.Local,state,orfederal
lawsmayprohibitdisposalofbatteriesinordinarytrash.Consultyour
localwasteauthorityforinformationregardingavailablerecyclingand/
ordisposaloptions.
VVolts Voltage
hrs Hours Time
Direct Current Typeoracharacteristicofcurrent
n
o
No Load Speed Rotationalspeed,atnoload
.../min Per Minute Revolutions,strokes,surfacespeed,orbits,etc.,perminute

8 – English
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor.................................................................................................................... 20VDC;nominal120V/60Hz3AAConly
BladeLength...................................................................................................................................................................18in.
CuttingCapacity.............................................................................................................................................................3/4in.
CuttingSpeed............................................................................................................................................2,400strokes/min.
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
Thisproducthasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled.
 Carefullyremovetheproductandanyaccessoriesfrom
thebox.Makesurethatallitemslistedinthepackinglist
areincluded.
WARNING:
Donotusethisproductifitisnotcompletelyassembled
orifanypartsappeartobemissingordamaged.Use
ofaproductthatisnot properlyandcompletely as-
sembledcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
 Inspecttheproductcarefullytomakesurenobreakage
ordamageoccurredduringshipping.
 Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyouhavecare-
fullyinspectedandsatisfactorilyoperatedtheproduct.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-776-5191forassistance.
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer
Scabbard
Operator’sManual
WARNING:
Ifanypartsaredamagedormissingdonotoperatethis
productuntilthepartsarereplaced.Useofthisproduct
withdamagedormissingpartscouldresultinserious
personalinjury.
WARNING:
Donot attempt tomodify thisproductor createac-
cessoriesnotrecommendedforusewiththisproduct.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
resultinahazardousconditionleadingtopossibleseri-
ouspersonalinjury.
WARNING:
Topreventaccidentalstartingthatcouldcauseserious
personalinjury,alwaysremovethebatterypackfrom
theproductwhenassemblingparts
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 1.
Thesafeuseofthisproductrequiresanunderstandingof
theinformationonthetoolandinthisoperator’smanualas
wellasaknowledgeoftheprojectyouareattempting.Before
useofthis product,familiarize yourselfwithall operating
featuresandsafetyrules.
GUARD
Theguardhelpstodeflectchipsorotherdebrisawayfrom
theoperator’shands.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON
Thelock-outbuttonpreventsunintentionalstartingofthe
hedgetrimmer.
REAR HANDLE WITH OVERMOLD
Overmoldprovidesaddedusercomfort.
SCABBARD
Thescabbardkeepstheoperatorfromcomingincontact
withthesharpbladeswhenthetoolisnotinuse.Italso
helpskeepthebladesfrombeingnickedordamagedwhen
thetoolisinstorage.