LawnMaster CLHT2218B01 User manual

CLHT2218B01_V1
Operators Manual / Guide d'Utilisation / Manual del operario
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Lisez toutes les règles et consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser cette tondeuse.
Distribuée par Cleva North America 601 Regency Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607 (866)-384-8432
Lea cuidadosamente todas las normas de seguridad e instrucciones antes de utilizar esta herramienta.
Distribuidapor Cleva North America 601 Regency Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607 (866)-384-8432
18V-22"LI-ON CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER CLHT2218B01
EN p. 2
TAILLE-HAIE SANS FIL CLHT2218B01 DE 558,8 mm (22 po)
À BATTERIE LITHIUM-ION 18 V
FR p. 21
CORTASETOS INALÁMBRICO CON BATERÍA DE IONES DE
LITIO DE 18V-22" CLHT2218B01
SP p. 40

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CONTENTS 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 3-4
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 5
SYMBOLS 6-7
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER 8
ASSEMBLY 9-10
OPERATING 11-14
MAINTANCE 15
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL 16
WARRANTY 17
EXPLODED DIAGRAM 18
PARTS LIST
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NOTES 2 0
CONTENTS
18V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
TYPE Cordless, Battery-powered
BATTERY 18VD.C., 1.5AH LITHIIUM-ION
CUTTING DEVICE Precision Laser Cut Blades
CUTTING CAPACITY 9/16”
BLADE LENGTH 22"
WEIGHT 6.5 Lbs With Battery
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model No 18LC02-ETL
Rated Input Voltage 120VAC 60Hz
Rated Output Voltage 20.8 V
Rated Output Current 300 m A
Charging Time Approx. 3-5 hours
Charger

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all
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liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
 Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
 Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
 Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
 Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use
face mask if operation is dusty.
 Wear eye protection when operating this product. Secure long hair above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in moving parts.
 Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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 Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
 Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
Secur
e long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
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 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
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medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of
control and result in serious personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or
storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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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.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
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may create a hazard or cause product damage.
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risk of electric shock.
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therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using
your battery tool or when
personal injury.
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they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery
tool or when Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from
the gardening appliance.
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appliance should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
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possible special disposal instructions.
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to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
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explosion and possibly injury.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce
the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open
immediately.
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been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly
dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
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such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
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than 50°F but less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside
or in vehicles.
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contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.

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 If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
Maintain tool with care. Keep fan and blade area clean for best and safest performance. Follow
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removing the battery pack.
 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store
indoors.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this power tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these instructions also.
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WARNING (PROPOSITION 65)
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
 Lead from lead-based paints
 Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
particles.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this hedger. Children who are 14
years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety
rules in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
Stay alert, and turn the hedger off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
Look behind and down for small children before and while cutting backwards.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the hedger.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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SYMBOLS
On the product, the rating label and within these instructions you will find among others he following
symbols and abbreviations. Familiarise yourself with them to reduce hazards like personal injuries
and damage to property.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.,
per minute
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
Read The Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.
Eye Protection Wear eye protection when operating
this equipment.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Long Hair Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet
could result in personal injury.
Loose Clothing Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn
into air intake could result in personal injury.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this
Owner's Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings
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WARNING
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a
full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or
standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Packing List
Carefully unpack the trimmer and check that it is complete:
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Blade Scabbard
18V Li-Ion Battery Battery Charger
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
This LawnMaster cordless hedge trimmer features laser cut blades made of special-grade steel.
When trimming, slowly cut in a back and forth linear shearing motion. NEVER force the tool, let the tool
do the work. The protective tip at the top of the blade prevent unpleasant kickback reactions when
hitting walls, fences, etc. Operators are protected by the hedge trimmers two-hand safety switch and
quick-stop brake function.
The hand protection guards your hands against twigs and branches. Read the sections below to learn
more about each operating function.
KNOW YOUR CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
1. Laser Cut Blades
2. Front Safety Guard
3. Front Pommel Handle W / Safety Switch
4. Protective Tip W / Hang Hole
5. Main Handle W / Cushion Grip
6. On/off Switch
7. Rear Handle
8. Rear Safety Guard
9. Battery Pack
10. Power Cord With Plug
11. Charger
12. Release Button
13. Button For Battery Capacity
14. Indicator Lights (Battery Pack)
15. Blade Scabbard
12
3
4
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7
8
9
15
10
11
12
13
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Unpack
Set Up
ASSEMBLY
Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable.
Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are
missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or
damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
Carefully remove the blade scabbard from the cutting blades (Fig. 1).
Scabbard
Blade
NOTE: Always place blade scabbard over blade when hedge trimmer is not in
use or user is performing any maintenance.
Fig. 1
Release/Attach
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locks in place (Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Battery Pack
Hedge Trimmer
Slide Battery Into Tool

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Charging the Battery (See figs 4 - 5)
The battery pack for this product has been shipped in a low charge condition.
Charge it fully before first use.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING! Always remove the battery pack from the product
for charging! Charge in a safe location away from moisture,
heat or any hazard to the charger or other danger!
NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack and charger to become
warm (but not hot) during charging process. If the battery does
not charge properly, check to make sure the electrical outlet
is "live".
WARNING! Always charge the battery before storage!
To reduce risk of fire, never leave the battery connected with
the charger for more than 24 hours!
WARNING! Check the voltage and current! The voltage and
current must comply with the information on the rating label!
 Align the battery pack to the slots on the charger and slide it in until it
locks in place (Fig. 4, 5).
Connect the charger to the power supply.
 Allow sufficient charging time (see technical data), and then disconnect the
charger from the power supply.
 Press the release button on the battery pack and remove it from the charger.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5