Rockwell RG8167 User manual

RG8167
18V CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER EN

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COMPONENT LIST
ACCESSORIES
charger RW9897 1
battery pack RW9894 1
Blade Sheath 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Choose the
type according to the work you intend to undertake.
Refer to the accessory packaging for further details.
Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
PRODUCT SAFETY
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, re 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
ammable 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.
Unmodied 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
1Blade
2Safety guard
3Fronthandlewith safetyswitch
4On/offswitch
5Battery pack
6Blade sheath
* Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

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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.
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 inuence 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 nger 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.
f) 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.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
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
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.
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. 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.
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.
5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
c) When 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
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Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY POINTS FOR
YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
1. 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.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing
the hedge trimmer always t the cutting device
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because 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.
4. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire
fences
5. Hold the hedge trimmer properly, e.g. with both
hands if two handles are provided
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY
PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery
pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by conductive materials. When
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
re.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or re. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If
contact has been made, wash the affected area with
copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
f) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or
battery pack has been swallowed.
g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
i) Battery pack needs to be charged before use.
Always refer to this instruction and use the correct
charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in
use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge the
battery pack several times to obtain maximum
performance.
l) Battery pack gives its best performance when it is
operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
m) When disposing of battery packs, keep battery
packs of different electrochemical systems
separate from each other.
n) Recharge only with the charger specied by
POSITEC. Do not use any charger other than that
specically provided for use with the equipment.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of re when used with another
battery pack.
o) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed
for use with the equipment.
p) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
q) Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
r) Remove the battery from the equipment when not
in use.
s) Dispose of properly.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may

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result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
- This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that t hey do not
play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR BATTERY CHARGER
1. Before charging, read the instructions.
2. For charging Li-ion battery pack only.
3. Do not charging a leaking battery.
4. Do not use chargers for works other than those for
which they are designed.
5. Before charging, ensure your charger matches the
local AC supply.
6. The charging device must be protected from
moisture.
7. Do not use the charging device in the open.
8. Do not short out the contacts of battery or charger.
9. Respect the polarity “+/-“ when charging.
10. Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of
children.
11. Do not charge the batteries of other manufactures or
ill-suited models.
12. Ensure that the connection between the battery
charger and battery is correctly positioned and is not
obstructed by foreign bodies.
13. Keep battery charger’s slots free of foreign objects
and protect against dirt and humidity. Store in a dry
and frost-free place.
14. When charging batteries, ensure that the battery
charger is in a well-ventilated area and away from
inammable materials. Batteries can get hot during
charging. Do not overcharge any batteries. Ensure
that batteries and chargers are not left unsupervised
during charging.
15. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as they
can overheat and break.
16. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature
is between 18 °C and 24 °C . Do not charge the battery
pack in air temperatures below 4.5 °C , or above
40.5 °C . This is important as it can prevent serious
damage to the battery pack.
17. Charge only battery packs of the same model
provided by POSITEC and of models recommended
by POSITEC

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SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
RCM marking
Do not expose to moisture
Li-Ion battery. This product has
been marked with a symbol relating
to ‘separate collection’ for all battery
packs and battery pack. It will
then be recycled or dismantled in
order to reduce the impact on the
environment. Battery packs can be
hazardous for the environment and
for human health since they contain
hazardous substances.
Do not burn
Batteries may enter water cycle
if disposed improperly, which can
be hazardous for ecosystem. Do
not dispose of waste batteries as
unsorted municipal waste.
For indoor use only (for charger)
Positive terminal
Negative terminal
Fuse
Double insulation (for charger)
Read the operator’s manual.
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website http://
abr.business.gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty Limited is 14 101 682 357
TECHNICAL DATA
Charger Input
RW9897
100-240V~50/60Hz,70W
Charger Output
RW9897
20V 2500mA
Charger Protection
class RW9897 /II
Charging time 1 hrs
Voltage 18V
No load speed 2800 /min
Cutting Diameter 14mm
Cutting length 420 mm
Machine weight 2.10 kg
Battery capacity 2.0Ah Li-ion
T 3.15A

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: BEFORE USING THE TOOL, READ THE
INSTRUCTION BOOK CAREFULLY.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges
and bushes in domestic use.
1. CHARGING THE BATTERY
Warning! The charger and battery pack are specially
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
because of an electrical failure and hazard will occur.
BEFORE USING YOUR CORDLESS HEGDGE TRIMMER, YOU
MUST FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY
Your battery pack is UNCHARGED and you must
charge once before use.
The battery charger supplied is matched to the Li-ion
battery installed in the machine. Do not use another
battery charger.
In a warm environment or after heavy use, the battery
pack may become too hot to permit charging. Allow
time for the battery to cool down before recharging.
When the battery is charged for the rst time and
after prolonged storage, the battery will only accept
approximately 60% charge. However, after several
charge and discharge cycles the battery will accept a
100% charge.
CHARGER RW9897
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (SEE FIG. A1, A2, A3)
NOTE:
a) Do not use any charger other than that
specically provided for use with the equipment.
b) If the battery pack is very hot you must remove
your battery pack from the charger and allow
time for the battery to cool down before
recharging.
c) Please charge the battery fully before storage. If
the tool will not be used for long periods of time,
charge the battery every 3 months.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
1) Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet. The
light will be green.
2) Slide the battery pack into the charger, make sure
the battery is in the correct charge position rmly.
The light will turn to red to indicate the charging
process has started.
3) When charging is completed, the light will turn to
green.
4) After fully charged, unplug the charger and remove
the battery pack.
NOTE: If the battery pack is locked in the charger,
press the battery pack release button and remove it.
WARNING: When battery charge runs out after
continuous use or exposure to direct sunlight or
heat, allow time for the battery to cool down before
re-charging to achieve the full charge.
Light Status
Red on Charging
Green on Fully charged
3. TO REMOVE OR INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See FIG.B1,
B2)
Depress the battery release button to release battery
pack from your trimmer (Fig.B1). After recharging,
insert the battery pack into trimmer’s battery port
(Fig.B2). A simple push and slight pressure will be
sufcient until a click is heard.
Note: When removing the battery pack, hold it rmly to
avoid potential accidents.
WARNING! DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITHOUT
ATTACHING THE GUARD.
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Remove blade sheath.
TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (See FIG.C)
Your trimmer is equipped with two switch levers (3
& 4). Both switch levers need to be pressed for the
hedge trimmer to start. Depress and hold safety
handle switch (3) and press on/off switch (4).
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Move hedge trimmer away from cutting area before
stopping.
To stop, release either the safety handle switch (3)
or on/off switch (4), the Trimmer will stop almost
immediately.
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.
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR TRIMMING HEDGES
- Assume secure posture and hold Trimmer with both
hands. If using a step ladder make sure it is securely
located and if working high tie the ladder to the thicker
inner branches of the hedge.
- Ensure no people or animals are in the work area.
TOP CUTTING (See FIG.D)
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of
the cutting blades in the direction of motion
gives the best cutting results.
SIDE CUTTING(See FIG.E)
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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Warning! Always remove the plug from the electrical
socket before cleaning or repair.
1) Never use water to cleaning the unit.
2) Always clean the hedge trimmer immediately after
use. Brush the blade using a stiff nylon brush to
remove any debris.
3) Always store the unit in a dry place.
4) Inspect the hedge trimmer before each use.
5) Have the unit professionally repaired if any
damage occurs.
6) The blade rail should be cleaned and treated with
ne oil after each use.
7) Use the blade guard for transportation and
storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Although your new cordless hedge trimmer is really
easy to operate. If you do experience problems, check
the following:
1. If trimmer will not operate
Check battery pack assembly
2. If the trimmer is not cutting properly
Check the condition of the blades, if the blade is blunt
or damaged have them repaired by a qualied service
agent.
3. If a fault is suspected return the trimmer to an
authorized dealer for repair.
Note: There are no user serviceable parts in the
trimmer.
If a fault is suspected return the trimmer to an
authorized dealer for repair.

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