Qualcast 407635 User manual

Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
January 2018
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 727 500.
41cm 18V 1.5Ah Cordless Pole
Hedge Trimmer
407635

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Contents
General Safety Warnings..........................................................................................3
Intended use........................................................................................................... 16
Symbols..............................................................................................................16
In the box...............///./............................................................................................19
Assembly..............................................................................................................21
Operating the hedge trimmer.........//.......................................................................24
Maintenance and Storage..........//...........................................................................27
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................28
Technical Data............/.....//....................................................................................29
Recycling and Disposal........../...............................................................................30
Warranty...............................................................................................................31

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General Safety Warnings
General power tool safety warnings
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 socket. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will reduce the
risk of electric shock.

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- 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
electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
the 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
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord 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
with a tripping current of 30mA or less) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
NOTE: The term ‘residual current device (RCD)’ may
be replaced by the term ‘ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI)’ or ‘earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)’.

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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 the 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 spanner before turning
the power tool on. A spanner 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 sensibly. 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.

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- If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
• 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.
- Maintain power tools. 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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- 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.
• 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.
Battery safety warnings
• Immediately remove the battery from the charger after
charging is complete.
• Remove the charged battery from the charger when not
in use.
• Never try to charge a damaged battery.
• Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged.
• Improper use of lithium-ion and lithium-polymer cells
and batteries may overheat, explode or self-ignite the
cells or batteries and cause serious injury.

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• Pay attention to correct polarity when inserting the
battery.
• Do not short-circuit the positive and negative terminals
of the battery (e.g. on a wire).
• Do not wear or store the battery with necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
• Do not pierce or kick the battery, and protect it from
mechanical damage.
• Direct soldering to the battery is prohibited.
• Protect the battery from water, salt water, liquids and
moisture.
• Do not disassemble the battery or alter the battery.
The battery is equipped with various safety devices.
Damage to any of these safety devices may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or self-ignite. The safety
circuit of the battery must not be misused as a circuit
breaker.
• Keep the battery away from naked flames, stoves and
other sources of heat. Protect the battery from direct
sunlight, and do not store or use it in the car in warmer
weather. High temperatures damage the safety circuit
of the battery and can lead to overheating, explosion
or spontaneous ignition of the battery. Using the
battery under such conditions may also affect battery
performance and reduce the life of the battery.
• Do not place the battery in the microwave oven, in a
high-pressure container or on induction hobs.
• When not in use, the battery should be charged to
about 30-50% and stored at room temperature (19°C

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to 25°C). For longer storage, the battery must be
recharged once a year to avoid complete discharge.
• The permissible temperatures for charging the battery
are between 0°C and 40°C, for discharging between
0°C and 60°C.
• Battery and charger will be warm during charging. This
is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.
• Charging must not be continued if the battery does not
charge within the specified charging time; otherwise,
the battery may get hot, explode or ignite. Charging the
battery must be carried out at temperatures of 0°C to
40°C. Other temperatures may seriously damage the
battery or reduce the life of the battery.
• Insulate used batteries by wrapping the terminals with
tape or the like.
• Do not dispose of the battery by burning it, and do not
dispose of it with normal household waste. Take used
batteries to a local disposal or recycling point.
• In case of unusual odours during charging/discharging,
overheating, colour or shape changes or other
abnormalities, discontinue the use of the battery
immediately.
• If battery fluid gets into the eyes due to a leaking
battery: do not rub but rinse with plenty of water and
seek medical attention immediately. If left untreated, the
eye may be injured by the battery fluid.
• Charge the battery pack only in chargers that have
been separately tested and found to comply with EN
60335-2-29.

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Note: The batteries in your charger are Li-ion type.
Before disposing of damaged or used Li-ion batteries,
check your local hazardous waste regulations for the
disposal of the batteries. Or you can take the batteries
to a certified service for recycling.
• Please use the charger from the manufacturer. Please
read the user manual for the charger; failure to comply
with the safety instructions may cause electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Charger safety warnings
• The charger’s plug must match the socket. Never
modify the plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and
matching sockets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Only use your charger to charge batteries of the type
supplied with your tool. Other batteries could burst,
causing personal injury and damage.
• Only two battery packs are allowed to be charged
continuously, in order to prevent overheating of the
charger. It is necessary to allow the charger to cool
down before charging another battery.
• When charging is complete, unplug the charger from
the mains socket and remove the battery pack from the
charger. Do not leave the battery pack in the charger.
• Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to
disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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• The cord of the charger is not changeable; do not
continue to use if the cord is damaged.
• Do not expose to water or rain. Do not use in wet
conditions.
• Do not open the charger. Do not probe the charger.
• The charger is intended for indoor use only.
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. Make sure the switch
is off when clearing jammed material. 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. 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.
• 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 cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.

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Never let children or untrained persons use
the device.
WARNING! The cutting elements continue to rotate a little
after the engine has been switched off.
• Only use the device in daylight or with sufficient artificial
lighting.
• Remove the battery before checking, maintenance or
working on the tool.
• Store the device out of the reach of children.
• Do not expose the device to moisture.
• Beware of overhead power lines.
• Avoid operating while people, especially children and
pets, are nearby.
• Dress sensibly! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
which can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy
gloves, non-skid footwear, and safety glasses are
recommended.
• If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the
battery before attempting to remove any obstructions.
• While operating the tool, always hold a safe and secure
operating position, especially when using steps or a
ladder.
• Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself.
• Do not operate the tool with a damaged or excessively
worn cutting device.
• Always wear ear protection, goggles and a helmet
during operation.

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• Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the
device. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a
tool with unauthorised modifications.
• Always use two hands to operate the power tool.
• When transporting or storing the tool, always fit the
blade sheath.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear due to the noise
of the tool.
• Do not carry the tool with your hands on the switch
unless the battery has been removed.
• If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably
seek practical instruction by an experienced user, in
addition to studying this manual, before operating.
• Never touch the blades while the tool is running.
• Never attempt to force the blades to come to a
standstill.
• Do not put the tool down until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
• Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do
not use the machine when the blades are damaged.
• Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any
damage.
• Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately
switch it off and check for any damage.

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• Always be aware of falling debris when cutting the
higher sides of a hedge.
• Be aware of the cutting blade; always wear gloves to
protect your hands from injury.
Information about noise reduction
A certain amount of noise caused by this device is
unavoidable. Move noise-intensive work to authorised
and designated times. If necessary, keep to rest periods
and limit the working time to the bare essentials. For your
personal protection and protection of nearby persons,
suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means
of this instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions
and follow them to the letter; this will help to prevent risks
and hazards.
• Always be alert when using this product, so that you can
recognise and handle risks early. Fast intervention can
prevent serious injury and damage to property.
• Switch off and remove the battery pack if there is any
malfunction. Have the product checked by a qualified
specialist and repaired, if necessary, before you put it
into operation again.

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Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance
with all the safety requirements, potential risks of injury
and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in
connection with the structure and design of this product:
• Health defects resulting from vibration emissions if the
product is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
• Injuries and damage to property due to broken
application tools or the sudden impact of hidden objects
during use.
• Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying
objects.
WARNING! This product produces an
electromagnetic field during operation! This field
may, under some circumstances, interfere with
active or passive medical implants! To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants consult their
doctor and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product.

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Intended use
This Li-ion cordless hedge trimmer is intended for trimming hedges, bushes and shrubs.
Observe the technical data for the maximum cutting capacity. Do not cut non plant
material or branches exceeding the stated maximum capacity. For safety reasons, it is
essential to read this entire instruction manual before first operation and to observe all
the instructions herein. This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for any
commercial trade use. It must not be used for any purposes other than those described in
this manual.
Warning symbols on the power tool
Warning!
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
Read the instruction manual before use.
Wear safety glasses, ear protection and safety helmet (PPE).
Wear suitable foot protection.
Wear suitable hand protection.
Keep bystanders away. Thrown objects can cause serious injury.

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Do not expose to rain.
WARNING! The device is not protected against electric shocks when it touches
highvoltage lines! Maintain a safe distance of 10m from live electrical lines.
Guaranteed sound power level data (90dB), in accordance with Directive
2000/14/EC.
Warning symbols on the charger
Before use, carefully read through the user manual.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Protection class II.
Pole orientation.
This symbol is known as the ‘Crossed-out Wheelie Bin Symbol’. When this
symbol is marked on a product or battery it means that it should not be
disposed of with your general household waste. Some chemicals contained
within electrical/electronic products or batteries can be harmful to health and
the environment. Only dispose of electrical/electronic/battery items in separate
collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials
contained within. Your cooperation is vital to ensure the success of these
schemes and for the protection of the environment.
Fuse
90
T2A

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Warning symbols on the battery
Do not dispose of batteries in rivers or immerse them in water.
Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not leave
it on a heater (max. 45°C).
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will explode and cause injury.
Contains Li-ion battery. Battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
max. 45
o
C
Li-Ion

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In the box
Parts
1. Working head
2. Pole tube
3. Blade sheath
4. Blade
5. Main switch
6. Battery pack
7. Charger
8. Charging station
9. LED light
10. Safety lock-off button
11. Front handle
12. Quick release for telescopic handle
13. Pivot knob
14. Front handle adjusting knob
5
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3
4
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1
2
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WARNING!
Before using the tool, read all instructions carefully.
Charging the battery
WARNING!
The charger and battery pack are specically designed to work together so do
not attempt to use any other devices. Never insert or allow metallic objects into
your charger or battery pack connections; an electrical failure and hazard will
occur.
The battery needs to be charged before rst use and whenever it fails to
produce sufcient power on jobs that were easily done before.
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARGER UNATTENDED
WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY.
This product comes with a Lithium-ion battery pack. Lithium-ion batteries don’t
lose charge when they are not in use, and don’t lose charging capacity over
time. Nevertheless, it is best practice to charge the battery when empty or
insufcient to do the job.
The charging procedure
WARNING! The battery cannot be charged immediately after use, it should cool
down for a period of time first. The LED light (9) switching from green to red
means it can be charged.
Connect the charger (7) to the charging station (8).
Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. When the LED light (9) changes to
green, the charger is ready for use.
Slide the charging station (8) into the battery pack (6), make sure the station is fully seated
in the battery pack. When the LED light (9) switches to red, the battery pack is on charge.
The battery pack will be fully charged after one hour. The LED light (9) will switch to green
once the battery is fully charged.
To release the battery, press the round button on the battery (6) and pull the charging
station (8) off.