PowerBase 577143 User manual

66cm 710W Electric
Hedge Trimmer 577143
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product,
ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call
the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905.
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.
Instruction
Manual

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Contents
General Safety Warnings 3
In the Box 13
Assembly 14
Operation 14
Maintenance 18
Troubleshooting 21
Technical Data 22
Disposal 23
Getting Help 23
Warranty 24

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General Safety Warnings
Warning symbols
Certain symbols below may be present on
the tool. The aim of the safety symbols is
to draw attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols and the information which
accompanies them must be well understood
and adhered to. The warnings themselves
do not constitute any protection against
danger. The instructions or warnings that
they contain cannot, in any case, replace
the appropriate measures for preventing
accidents. A correct interpretation of these
symbols will allow the tool to be used more
efficiently and to reduce risks.
Caution.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear ear and eye protection (PPE),
wear adequate protective clothing.
Always use thick protective gloves.
Always use solid protective shoes with
non-slip soles.
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly.

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Do not expose to rain.
Disconnect the mains plug if the cord is
damaged or entangled.
Disconnect the plug before any
maintenance.
Conforms to the directive 2000-14/EC.
Guaranteed sound power level for hedge
trimmers.
Class II equipment.
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local authority or store for recycling
advice.
The product complies with the applicable
European directives and an evaluation
method of conformity for these directives
was done.
The product complies with the applicable
UK directives and an evaluation method
of conformity for these directives was
followed.
Blade length. Total blade length of hedge
trimmer.
DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.
660mm

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General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! This hedge trimmer can cause
serious injuries!
Never try to use this electric hedge trimmer
before reading and fully understanding all the
instructions, safety rules, control elements,
etc., contained in this manual. Not respecting
this information and the safety instructions
can lead to an accident, such as a fire or an
electric shock, resulting in serious injuries.
Keep this manual and refer to it frequently, in
order to ensure that safety is maintained and
to be able to instruct other possible users.
Area of use
The power tool is meant for cutting hedges.
Any other use risks damaging the power tool
and constitutes an imminent risk for the user
and others. The manufacturer declines all
responsibility in case of damage which arises
from improper use or inappropriate handling
of the power tool.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow
t he warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.

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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.
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adaptor 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

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conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cable away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cables increase the risk of electric
shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cable suitable for outdoor
use. Use of an extension cable 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.
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 (PPE).

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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, and before 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 dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use
of dust collection apparatus can reduce
dust-related hazards.

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• 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 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.

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• Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools 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 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 gripping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and gripping 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.

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Hedge trimmer safety warnings
• 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. 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.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the cutter blade stopped, taking care
not to operate any power switch. Carrying
the hedge trimmer properly will decrease
the risk of inadvertent starting and possible
injury.
• 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 cable is
disconnected. Unexpected actuation of
the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed
material, or servicing, may result in serious
personal injury.

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• Hold the hedge trimmer 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 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 being struck by lightning.

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In the Box
Parts
1 Power cable with plug 7 Safety switch
2 Power cable strain relief 8 Front handle
3 On/Off switch 9 Front guard
4 Rear handle 10 Cutting blade
5 Handle adjustment switch 11 Blade cover
6 Top cover
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6
7
10
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Carefully r emove the blade cover from the cutting blade before use.
NOTE: Always attach the blade cover over the blade when the hedge
trimmer is not in use, for storage and transportation.
Blade cover
Assembly
Check the hedge trimmer for any missing parts.
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.
Verify that the mains voltage coincides well with that indicated on
the rating plate on the power tool.
Never block the On/Off switch. Once it is released, it must
automatically stop the motor. In case the switch is damaged, the
device should not be used by any means.
Verify that the main power supply where the power tool is
connected, incorporates a circuit breaker to be quickly tripped at a
maximum of 30mA. If not, use a removable circuit breaker available
from your local store.
Use of the hedge trimmer
Operation

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Handle adjustment
The rear handle can be adjusted according to the type of work to be
carried out.
Pull back the handle
adjustment switch, turn the handle in the desired
direction and release the switch.
The handle can be to set to 5 different positions: 0°, 45° and 90° in
clockwise direction and 45° and 90° in anti-clockwise direction.
WARNING! This rotation of the handle must be done with the
motor turned off and the cable unplugged.
The rotation of the handle cannot be done if the On/Off switch is engaged.
Secure the power cable by inserting the power cable into the cable
strain relief hook on the base of the rear handle. Only use extensions
approved for outdoor use.
The cross section of the power cable up to 75m must be at least
1.5mm2.
Affix the extension around the cable strain relief on the handle and
connect the power tools plug to the extension (See Fig. 1).
Extensions of more than 30m in length reduce the performance of the
product.
Connection to the power supply
Fig. 1

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Ensure that all protective elements are firmly in place before using the
hedge trimmer.
Make sure to always adopt a very stable working position in order to use
this power tool.
This hedge trimmer is equipped with a safety switch, which requires
both hands to be applied to the two switches in order to make the power
tool work.
• Remove the blade cover from the blade of the trimmer carefully.
• Hold the trimmer with one hand at the rear handle and the other at the
front handle.
• Press the On/Off switch and the safety switch at the same time to
switch the trimmer on.
• To stop the trimmer, release both switches. The motor will stop as
soon as one of the switches is released.
Switching on/off
WARNING! The hedge trimmer must be completely set up
before being turned on.
Use both hands while using the hedge trimmer.
When the switches are engaged, the blades will start moving.
Keep body parts away from the moving blade.
The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Trimming (Fig. 2)
This hedge trimmer enbles the trimming or cutting of hedges nd
bushes.
Trimming hedges:
• For young stems, the best result is obtained with a back and forth
motion. Hold the blades slightly inclined.

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Fig. 2
• Older hedges require a side to side movement. Hold the blades slightly
inclined.
• The branches which are too thick must be cut with a saw.
• For the perpendicular faces of hedges, employ a cutting motion from
bottom to top.
To obtin  flt finish:
• Use a guide thread above the part that must be cut.
• If the blade is obstructed by a branch that is too big, immediately stop
the motor by letting go of one of the two switches on the handle.
• Check the state of the blade after any such incident. In case of doubt,
do not turn back on.
• The tooth space of the 20mm blade guide will be sufficient to cut all
the large diameter branches with the help of hand shears or a
wood saw.

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Cleaning
Maintenance
Remove the plug from the main power supply before any
intervention on the power tool.
Wear gloves for all blade cleaning operations.
lwys contct n uthorised repirer in cse of ny doubts.
Clen nd mintin the hedge trimmer regulrly. This will keep its
excellent cutting performnce for mny yers.
fter ech cutting tsk, clen the cutting device nd plce the blde
cover over it while mking sure to crefully remove ny plnt wste.
Verify tht the ventiltion openings of the motor re clen.
Clen the power tool by using  soft brush or  rg.
The power tool must neither be wshed with  wter spry nor
immersed in wter.
Do not use  clening product, detergent or solvent. This risks
deteriorting the power tool irremedibly. Chemicl substnces run the
risk of ttcking the plstic prts.
Maintenance/storage
emove the plug from the min power supply before performing
inspection, mintennce nd clening work!
Crefully clen the bldes s well s the product fter ech use. Well
looked fter bldes generlly don’t need to be shrpened.
Store the product in  clen nd dry plce in order to void the risk of
mould. void using plstic bgs.
ut  few drops of biodegrdble oil between the bldes nd use the
blde cover.
Store the mchine out of the rech of children.
Do not store the hedge trimmer for  long period in direct sunlight.

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ATTENTION! All works except the current maintenance and any
intervention on the cutting device, must be carried out imperatively by
an After-Sales Service authorised by the manufacturer.

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If you need to replace the fitted plug, follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this machine may not
correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured
black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
WARNING! Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth
terminal of the plug.
Only fit an approved BS 1363 or BS 1363/A plug and correctly rated BS 1362
5 Amp fuse. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed, take great care in
disposing of the plug and severed cable. It must be destroyed to prevent it
being accidentally plugged in to a power socket.
Plug replacement
Connect Blue
to N (Neutral)
5 AMP fuse
approved to
BS 1362
Brown L (Live)
Cable gripOuter sleeve
firmly clamped