Sovereign ASYEHT01450 User guide

18V CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
Article No. 555375
Model No. ASYEHT01450
HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA; HHGL (ROI) Limited, D02 X576 July 21
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
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CONTENTS
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 12
Warning symbols 12
In the box 15
Assembly 16
Operating the hedge trimmer 20
Maintenance and storage 22
Troubleshooting 24
Technical data 25
Recycling and disposal 27
Getting help 27
Warranty 28

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions designated by the symbol.
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.
• Always ensure anyone intending to operate
this hedge trimmer is fully conversant with
the contents of this assembly manual prior to
assembling, maintaining or operating the hedge
trimmer.
• Perform assembly operations as described in this
manual. Failure to observe this warning may lead
to serious injury, death, or damage to the hedge
trimmer.
• Always take care when removing the packaging, to
prevent damage to you or to the hedge trimmer.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the hedge trimmer,
check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the
box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do
not assemble the hedge trimmer if you observe any
damaged components.

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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
ammable 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.
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 inuence 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. Protective equipment such as 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 o-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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

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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 the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection 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 o. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
• Remove 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 aect 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
dierent from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
• 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.
• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys and nails.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid

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contacts eyes, immediately seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
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.
Addtional safety warnings for hedge trimmer
• 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 o 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 t 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. Cutter blades contacting a ‘live’ wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’
and could give the operator an electric shock.

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• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire
fences.
• Use both hands when operating the hedge
trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of
control and result in serious personal injury.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
• Never attempt to open or shred the unit for any
reason.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water, heat or
re. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack, even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out; the
battery pack can explode in a re.
• Do not subject the battery pack to mechanical
shock.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature
may exceed 40oC.
• Do not leave the battery pack in the charger when
charging is nished, otherwise battery leakage
may occur.
• Charge only at room temperature.
• Charge only by using the charger provided with
the tool (see technical data).
• Before charging, make sure that the battery is dry
and clean.

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• Wipe the battery pack with a clean, dry cloth if it
becomes dirty.
• Use only the correct type of battery for the tool
(see technical data).
• Only dispose of electrical or battery items in
appropriate collection schemes.
• Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may
occur. When you notice liquid on the battery,
proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe o the liquid using a cloth.
- Avoid skin contact.
- Dispose of the battery in an environmentally-
friendly manner.
• In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below:
- The battery uid, a 25-30% solution of
potassium hydroxide, can be harmful. In case
of skin contact, immediately rinse with water.
Neutralise with a mild acid, such as lemon juice or
vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly
with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a physician.
• 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
shortcircuited by conductive materials. 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 items that can make a

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connection from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or
a re.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children.
• Remove the battery from the equipment when not
in use.
WARNING!
The batteries in your battery pack are the
lithium-ion type. Do not dispose of battery
packs/batteries into household waste, re
or water. Battery packs/batteries should
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
Chargers
• This grass trimmer can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way, and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the grass trimmer.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
carried by children without supervision.
• 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.
• Disconnect the charger from the power supply
and allow it to cool down before cleaning,
maintenance, storage or transportation.

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• Before using the charger, read all the instructions
and cautionary markings on the charger.
• The charger and battery pack supplied with this
tool are specially designed to work together. Only
use the charger with the battery pack for this tool.
• Charge the battery pack indoors only as the
charger is designed for indoor use only.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Protect the charger against moisture and
wet conditions.
• There is a danger of electric shock.
• Do not place any object on top of the charger as it
could cause overheating. Do not place the charger
near any heat source.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is
absolutely necessary. The use of an improper
extension cord could cause the risk of re, electric
shock or electrocution.
• Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to
a heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in
any way. Have the charger checked and repaired
by an authorised service centre.
• When charging batteries, ensure that the battery
charger is in a well-ventilated area and away
from ammable materials. Batteries can get hot
during charging. Do not overcharge any batteries.
Ensure that batteries and chargers are not left
unsupervised during charging.

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INTENDED USE
This Li-ion hedge trimmer ASYEHT01450 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 the entire
instruction manual before rst 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.
WARNING SYMBOLS
Warning!
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
Read the instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.

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Wear dust mask.
Keep ngers away from moving cutting device!
Disconnect the battery pack before any adjustment or
maintenance.
Do not expose to rain.
Guaranteed sound power level data (94dB), in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE CHARGER
Before use, carefully read through the user manual.
For indoor use only.
Class II equipment.
Pole orientation.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.

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max. 45
o
C
Li-Ion
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE BATTERY
Anode
Cathode
Do not dispose of batteries in rivers or immerse in
water.
Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long
periods and do not leave it on a heater (max. 45oC).
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They will explode
and cause injury.
Contains Li-ion battery. All batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.

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IN THE BOX
Parts
1. Blade
2. Guard
3. Safety switch
4. Trigger
5. Battery pack
6. Charger
7. Charging plug
8. Front handle
9. Blade sheath
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7
5
2
1
3
4
8
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ASSEMBLY
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 because an
electrical failure and hazard will occur.
The battery needs to be charged before rst use and
whenever it fails to produce sucient power on jobs that
were easily done before.
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARG-
ER UNATTENDED WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY.
This product comes with a lithium-ion battery pack. Lithium-
ion batteries don’t lose charge when not in use, and don’t lose
charging capacity overtime. Nevertheless, it is best practice to
charge the battery when empty or insucient to do the job.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
The battery cannot be charged immediately after use,
it should cool o for a period of time.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet.
2. Insert the charger plug (7) into the charging hole (A1) in
battery pack (5), make sure the plug is fully in position. The
LED (A2) lights on battery pack ashes to tell you that the
battery pack is on charge.

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3. The battery pack will be fully charged in 4-5 hours. And the
three LED (A2) lights turn green to tell you that the battery
pack is fully charged.
Important charging notes
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the
battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between
18-24oC. Do not charge the battery pack in a very low or
very high air temperature. This is important and will prevent
serious damage to the battery pack.
1. When using your tool continuously, the batteries in your
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
while charging. This is a normal condition and does not
indicate a problem.
3. Use the charger in normal room temperatures whenever
possible. To prevent overheating, do not cover the charger
and do not charge battery packs in direct sunlight or near
heat sources.
4. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
(1). Check the main socket by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.
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5
A1
A2

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(2). Move the charger and battery pack to a location where
the surrounding air temperature is approximately 18-24oC.
(3). If charging problems persist, take or send the tool,
battery pack and charger to your local service centre.
5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sucient power on jobs which were easily
done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse eect on the battery pack.
6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to
the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside
the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited
to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any build-up of metallic
particles, should be kept away from charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger
before attempting to clean it.
7. Do not immerse the charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING!
Don’t allow any liquid to get inside the charger; electric
shocks may result. To facilitate the cooling of the bat-
tery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or bat-
tery pack in a warm environment, such as in a metal
shed, or an un-insulated trailer.
WARNING!
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any rea-
son. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks
or cracks, return it to a service centre for recycling; do
not put it into further use.

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REMOVE OR INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING!
Always release the on/o trigger before insertion or
removal of the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack. Depress the button (D) on the two
sides of the battery pack, and then remove the pack (E) from
the tool.
Install the battery pack. Align the ribs on both sides of the
battery pack with the slots in the housing, and slip it into
place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with
a click sound. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool,
causing injury to you or someone around you.
OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Starting
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.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a dual safety-switch
system. This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently,
and will only allow operation while holding the tool with both
hands.
D
DE

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TAKE OFF THE BLADE SHEATH
1. Take o the blade sheath.
Note! Make sure the battery pack is taken from the trimmer.
SWITCHING ON
Hold the product with one hand at the rear handle and the
other at the front handle.
Press the trigger (F) and the front handle safety switch (G) at
the same time, to switch the product on.
SWITCHING OFF
Release the front handle safety switch (G) or the trigger (F).
NOTE! Never attempt to lock the dual safety-switch system in
the on position.
G
F