PowerBase 577166 User manual

53cm Self Propelled Petrol
Rotary Lawn Mower
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 01904 727 509.
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.
Instruction
Manual
52cm 40V Cordless
Hedge Trimmer 577166

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Contents
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 15
Warning symbols 15
In the box 18
Operating the hedge trimmer 21
Maintenance and storage 24
Troubleshooting 25
Technical data 25
Disposal 27
Getting help 27
Warranty 27

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General Safety Warnings
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and 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 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.

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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
(PPE). 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 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.

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• 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.
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.
Battery 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 battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.

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• 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.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush
immediately with water. If liquid contacts
the eyes, immediately seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
Servicing
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
• Keep all parts of the body away from
the cutter blade. Do not remove any
cut material or hold material to be cut
when the blades are moving. Make sure
the switch is off when clearing jammed
material. A moment of inattention while
operating the hedge trimmer may result in

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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. Proper handling of the hedge
trimmer will reduce possible personal injury
from the cutter blades.
• Keep the cable away from the cutting
area. During operation, the cable may be
hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally
cut by the blade.
• Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with
both hands if two handles are provided.
Hold the power tool by the insulated
gripping surfaces only; the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades
contacting a ‘live’ wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and
could give the operator an electric shock.
• Check cutting blades regularly for
damage, and if damaged repair
immediately.
• Always ensure all handles and guards are
fitted when using the tool.
• Do not use the trimmer when it is raining
or on wet hedges.
• Never allow children to use the tool.
• Choose a stable and safe position,
especially on steps. When operating the

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trimmer, take great care and always hold it
firmly with both hands.
• Make yourself familiar with your working
area and be alert for possible hazards,
which you might not hear due to the motor
noise.
• Never attempt to use a damaged or
incomplete tool or one fitted with an
unauthorised modification.
• When the hedge trimmer is not in use, i.e.
for transport or storage, keep it in a dry
place and out of the reach of children.
After use, the tool should be stored so that
the blade is not exposed.
• Only use original spare parts and
accessories supplied with the tool or
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Always wear suitable clothing, e.g. anti-
slip shoes and unrestrictive close-fitting
garments that can not get caught.
• Always wear safety goggles or a face
guard, protective gloves and wear ear
guards (PPE).
• Within the working area, the person
using the power tool is responsible for
any damage or injury sustained by third
parties or their property, which has been
caused by the power tool. Watch your
working area and do not allow third persons
or animals to be nearby.

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• When operating the power tool, take great
care and always hold it firmly with both
hands. Adopt a stable and safe position,
especially on slopes.
• Never touch the unprotected blades and
never carry the trimmer by the blades.
• Only use original spare parts and
accessories supplied with the trimmer or
recommended by the manufacturer.
General safety warnings for battery
chargers
WARNING! This power tool is not
intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the
power tool by a person responsible for
their safety.
WARNING! Children must be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
power tool.
• Before charging the battery, read all the
instructions carefully.