Hawksmoor 89548 User manual

SKU: 89548
450W Electric Hedge Trimmer
Original User’s Instructions
READ BEFORE USE
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER REFERENCE

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CONTENT
∫WHAT’S IN THE BOX ---------------------------------------------------------- 3
∫SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------- 4
∫EXPLANATIONS AND SYMBOLS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ---------- 6
∫IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS -------------------------------------------- 8
∫PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATIONS ------------------------ 13
∫ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS -----------------------------14
∫CARE AND CLEANING ------------------------------------------------------- 18
∫TROUBLE SHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------- 19
∫DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY / PERFORMANCE -------------------- 20
∫ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------21
∫GUARANTEE -------------------------------------------------------------------22
∫CUSTOMER SUPPORT ------------------------------------------------------- 22

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WHAT'S IN THE BOX
If you do not have all these items, please contact:
www.coreservice.co.uk
Hotline: [phone]
Email [email protected]
Hedge trimmer x1
Blade sheath x1
Safety guard

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SPECIFICATION
• Dual safety switch
• Dual action blade
• Electrical blade brake
Technical Data
Sku/Model 89548/HTEG62CL-510
Voltage 230-240V~50Hz
Power Input 450W
No Load Speed 1750 /min
Max. Cutting Diameter 16 mm
Max. Cutting Length 46 cm
Blade length 51 cm
Protection class /II
Machine Weight Approx. 2.9 kg
Cable PVC 2x0.75mm2; 10m; BS plug
NOISE INFORMATION
A weighted sound pressure LpA =87 dB(A)
KpA= 3.0 dB(A)
A weighted sound power LwA =99dB(A)
KwA= 3.0 dB(A)
Wear ear protection.
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 62841:
Vibration emission value:
ah ＜ 2.5 m/s2
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value have been measured in
accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value and the declared noise emission value may also be used in a
preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: The vibration and noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ
from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what
kind of workpiece is processed dependant on the following examples and other variations
on how the tool is used:

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How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
The use of the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration and noise accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed.
WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of
use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when
the tool is switched off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job.This may
significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Helping to minimise your vibration and noise exposure risk.
Always use sharp chisels, drills and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration and noise accessories.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

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EXPLANATIONS AND SYMBOLS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
Warning!
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear dust mask
Keep hands away from blade
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
Do not expose to rain
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or
retailer for recycling advice.

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Double insulation
The product complies with the applicable European directives, and an
evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done.
UK Conformity Assessed
Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders. Always
ensure that other people and pets remain at a safe distance from the product
when it is in operation. In general, children must not come near the area where
the product is.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, tool.
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.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

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d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.

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f) 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.
g) 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.
h) 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.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug 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 measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d) 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.
e) 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 power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.

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f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) 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.
h) 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.
5) SERVICE
a) 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.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS:
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove
cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A
moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the 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
blades.
c) 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.

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d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make
sure all power switches are off and the battery back is removed
or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer
while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge
trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the
risk of being struck by lightning.
h) Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, e.g. wire
fences and hidden wiring.
i) Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with both hands if two
handles are provided.
j) The hedge trimmer is intended to be used by the operator at
ground level and not on ladders or any other unstable support.
k) Before operating the hedge trimmer, the user should make sure
the locking device(s) of any moving elements (e.g. the extended
shaft and pivoting element), if any, are in the locked position.
l) Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a
tripping current of 30 mA or less.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATIONS
123456
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1. Blade
2. Safety guard
3. Front handle switch lever
4. Front handle
5. Switch lever
6. Rear handle
7. Cable strain relief arm
8. Blade sheath
9. Cable
10. Plug
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
Intended Use
The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use.
1. ASSEMBLY OF THE GUARD (SEE FIG. A)
Loosen the two screws in the hole first.
Insert the Safety Guard (a) into the slot as illustrated in Fig A; making sure it is securely attached.
Use the two screws to fix the Safety Guard (a) securely.
Warning! Do not use the product without fitting the guard.
a
1. MAINS SUPPLY CABLE STRAIN RELIEF (SEE FIG. B)
For strain relief of the cable, form a loop of the end of the extension cable and bring this through the
opening at the handle and suspend in the tension relief at the handle.
Fig A
Fig B

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2. STARTING AND STOPPING (SEE FIG. C)
BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Press both sides of the front end of blade sheath (b) as shown in Fig C, and then remove the blade
sheath.
b
TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (SEE FIG. D)
There are two switch levers fitted in your Hedge trimmer.
Both switch levers need to be depressed for the product to start.
Depress and hold the front switch lever (c) and press the switch lever (d).
TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Move hedge trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.
To stop, release one of the switch levers C or D.
c
d
Warning: If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate your hedge trimmer
until all damaged parts have been replaced or repaired. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
Fig C
Fig D

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3. HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Inspect the area to be cut before each use, remove objects which can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting blades.
Always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands and with the blade away from you before turning it
on.
Always keep the power cord behind the hedge trimmer when in use. Do not place it over the
hedge that you are trimming where it may be cut by the blade.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the
blade.
Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before entering the material to be cut.
Always work going away from people and solid objects such as walls, large stones, trees, vehicles
etc.
If the blade stalls, immediately stop the hedge trimmer.
Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the mains and clear the jammed debris from the cutting blades.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
Move the hedge trimmer to feed the branches directly into the blade cutting edges.
Do not try to cut stems that are too large to feed into the cutting blade.
TOP CUTTING (SEE FIG. E)
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion
gives the best cutting results.
Fig E

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SIDE CUTTING (SEE FIG. F)
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards, tapering the hedge
inward at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth.
Warning: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never
use your tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
If the supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a local approved Service Centre.
Take care not to expose this tool to rain.
Fig F

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CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING
Disconnect from mains electrics supply. Using a soft brush-remove debris from all air intakes and
cutting blade.
Wipe over surface of your hedge trimmer with a dry cloth.
Warning! Never use water for cleaning your hedge trimmer. Do not clean with chemicals,
including petrol, or solvents as this can damage your hedge trimmer.
LUBRICATING THE CUTTING BLADE
For easier operation and longer life, lubricate the cutting blades before and after each use. Before
lubricating, make sure your hedge trimmer is disconnected from the mains electricity supply. Apply
the oil so that it runs between the two blades.
Your trimmer should be stopped, disconnected and oiled occasionally during use.
AT THE END OF THE CUTTING SEASON
Clean your hedge trimmer thoroughly.
Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
Visually inspect the hedge trimmer for any worn or damaged parts.
TO STORE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Store the hedge trimmer in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects
on top of the machine.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Use this section to help you to try and solve any problems you may have:
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES REMIDIES
Trimmer fails to
operate
Out of electricity Insert the plug into a proper mains
power.
Damaged machine Return the trimmer to an authorised
dealer for repair.
Trimmer does not
cutting properly Blunt or damaged blade Contact service agent.
Suspected fault Damaged machine Return the trimmer to an authorised
dealer for repair.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR TOOL, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE TOOL YOURSELF. DOING SO MAY VOID THE WARRANTY AND
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IF THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS,
PLEASE CONTACT US BY REFERRING TO THE SERVICE & SUPPORT INFORMATION ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGE.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY / PERFORMANCE
Product Code: 89548 (HTEG62CL-510)
Product Description Hawksmoor: 450W Electric Hedge Trimmer
1. Toolstation Limited, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4RN
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Toolstation
2. Object of the declaration
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Community
harmonization legislation:
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
2006/42/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
2014/30/EU
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2012
2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863
Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC:
- Conformity Assessment Procedure as per Annex V
- Measured Sound Power Level 88dB(A)
- Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 101 dB(A)
3.References to the relevant standards used (or references to the specifications in relation to which
conformity is declared:
BS EN 62841-1, BS EN 62841-4-2, BS EN ISO 3744, BS EN 55014-1, BS EN 55014-2,
BS EN 61000-3-2, BS EN 61000-3-3
4. Additional information:
Signed for and on behalf of Toolstation Limited