Spear & Jackson HT04 User guide

ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly
and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline on 0345 605 2067
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18V
Cordless
Hedge Trimmer
HT04

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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760
For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability
rmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.
As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers war-
ranty and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.
We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manu-
al guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2067
for technical support, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.
We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products for the future.
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CONTENTS
Safety Information 04
Description of symbols 04
General safety 05
Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers 09
Additional safety instructions for hedge trimmer 13
Maintenance and storage safety 15
Intended use 16
Box Content / Parts 17
Assembly 18
Check battery capacity 18
Charging the battery 19
Unpacking 19
Operation 22
General operation 22
Switching on/off 22
Trimming times 22
Trimming 23
Maintenance 25
Technical Data 28
Troubleshooting 30
Warranty 31

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate
safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge trimmer.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
Guaranteed sound power level
value in 90dB.
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling
advice.
Conforms to all relevant safety
standards.
Read instruction handbook before
operating this machine.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Double insulation.
Pole orientation.
Read instruction handbook before
operating this machine.
WARNING!
This is a warning symbol. This
symbol is used throughout the user
guide whenever there is a risk of
personal injury. Ensure that these
warnings are read and understood
at all times.
This symbol indicates the
requirement of wearing ear.
Protection and eye protection when
using the product.
Keep bystanders away.
Disconnect the battery pack before
any repair or maintenance.
Do not expose and operate the tool
in rain.
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WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE CHARGER

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling
advice.
Batteries contain Li-ion, waste
batteries should be sorted for eco-
friendly. Do not dispose of waste
batteries as unsorted municipal
waste.
Do not dispose of batteries in rivers
or immerse in water.
Do not dispose of in fire.
Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods and do
not leave it on a heater (max.45 oC).
Do not dispose of batteries. Return
exhausted batteries to your local
collection or recycling point.
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 all
warnings listed below
refers to your battery
operated power tool.
Li-Ion
max. 45
o
C
■Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and
the correct use of
the appliance. Read
and understand the
operator’s manual and
observe the warnings
and instruction labels
affixed to the appliance.
■Users. Never allow
children or people
unfamiliar with these
instructions to use
the appliance. Local
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE BATTERY PACK
GENERAL SAFETY

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SAFETY INFORMATION
regulations may restrict
the age of operator. Never
operate the tool under
the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
■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.
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.
■Keep work area clean and
well lit. Cluttered areas
can cause accidents.
■Consider work area
environment. Do not
expose the tool to high
humidity or rain. Do not
use the tool in damp and
wet conditions. Keep the
work area well lit. Do not
use the tool where there
is a risk of causing fire
or explosion, e.g. in the
presence of flammable
liquids and gases.
■Keep children and
bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
The operator or user is
responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring
to other people or the
property.
■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.
■Head protection. Always
use safety glasses and
gloves. Use a face or
dust mask whenever the
operations may produce
dust or flying particles.
Wear ear protection
whenever the sound level
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seems uncomfortable.
■Do not overreach. Keep
proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables
better control of the
power tool in unexpected
situations
■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.
■Grip the tool securely.
Operator should have one
hand on the main handle,
the other on the front
handle. Keep finger off
trigger until ready to use.
■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 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.
■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
finger on the switch or
energy sing power tools
that have the switch on
invites accidents.
■Check for damaged
parts. Before further
use, carefully check the
tool for damage. Check
for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other
condition that may affect
its operation. Do not use
the tool if any parts are
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
damaged or defective.
Have any damaged or
defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorized
service agent. Never
attempt any repairs
yourself.
■Store idle tools. When not
in use, tools should be
stored in a dry, locked-
up place out of reach of
children.
■Maintain tools with care.
Keep tools clean and in
good condition for better
and safer performance.
Follow the instructions
for maintenance and
changing accessories.
Keep handles and
switches dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
■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.
■Have your tool repaired
by an authorized
service agent. This
tool is manufactured
in accordance with the
relevant safety regulations.
To avoid danger, electrical
appliances must only
be repaired by qualified
technicians.
■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.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will
reduce 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.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS FOR BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
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 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 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.
WARNING!
Do not use any
attachments or
accessories not
recommended by the
manufacturer of this
tool.
The use of
attachments or
accessories not
recommended can
result in serious
personal injury.
Batteries
■Never attempt to open for
any reason.
■Do not expose to water.
■Do not incinerate the
battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is
completely worn out. The
battery pack can explode
in a fire.
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where the temperature
may exceed 40 oC.
■Do not leave the battery
pack in the charger when
the charging is finished,
otherwise battery leakage
may occur.
■Charge only at room
temperature.
■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.
■Before charging, make
sure that the battery is dry
and clean.
■Use power tools only with
specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and
fire.
■When dispose of
batteries follow the
instructions given in the
section “protecting the
environment”.
■Under abusive conditions,
liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
■The battery fluid, a 25-
30% solution of potassium
hydroxide, can be harmful.
In case of skin contact,
immediately rinse with
water. Neutralize with
a mild acid such as
lemon juice or vinegar.
In case of eye contact,
rinse abundantly with
clean water for at least
10 minutes. Consult a
physician.
■When battery pack is not
in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like
paperclips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that
can make a connection
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
from one terminal to
another. Shorting the
battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
■NOTE: The batteries in
your battery pack are the
Lithium-Ion type. Do not
dispose of battery packs/
batteries into household
waste, fire or water.
Battery packs/batteries
should be collected,
recycled or disposed of in
an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Chargers
WARNING!
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 they do not play
with the appliance.
■Before charging, ensure
your charger is matching
the local supply.
■Charger’s plug must
match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any
way. Unmodified plug
and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric
shock.
■Use your charger only to
charge batteries of the
type supplied with your
tool. Other batteries could
burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
■Only 2 battery packs are
allowed to be charged
continuously in order to
prevent over heating of
charger, necessary rest
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
further charging.
■When charging is finished,
unplug the charger from
mains socket outlet and
takeaway 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.
■Do not charge a leaking
battery.
■The cord of the charger
is not changeable, do not
continue to use if the cord
is damaged.
■Do not open the charger.
■Do not probe the charger.
■For indoor use, or do not
expose to rain.
■Respect the polarity “+/-“
when charging.
■Ensure that the connection
between the battery
charger and battery is
correctly positioned and is
not obstructed by foreign
bodies.
■Keep battery charger’s
slots are free of foreign
objects and protect
against dirt and humidity.
Store in a dry and frost-
free place.
■When charging batteries,
ensure that the battery
charger is in a well-
ventilated area and
away from inflammable
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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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS
■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 cutting blades.
■Keep cable away from
cutting area. During
operation the cable may
be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by
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the blade.
■Advice to check the
hedge for foreign objects,
e.g. wire fences.
■Hold the hedge trimmer
properly, e.g. with both
hands if two handles are
provided
■Hold the power tool
by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because
the cutting blade may
contact hidden wiring.
Cutting 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; check
cable for damage before
starting work and replace
if necessary.
■Always ensure all handles
and guards are fitted
when using the tool.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
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
machine 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
machine or one fitted
with an unauthorized
modification.
■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
■Only use original spare
parts and accessories
supplied with the machine
or recommended by the
manufacturer.
■Always wear suitable
clothing; anti-slip shoes
and close-fitting garments,
that cannot get caught,
however do not restrict
your movement. Tie long
hair back or protect with
a hair net. Do not wear
bracelets or long jewelry
which could get entangled
in moving parts.
■Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
SAFETY
reduce personal injuries.
■Within the working area,
the person using the
power tool is responsible
for any damaged 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
around.
■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 machine
taking hold of the blades.
■Disconnect the product
from the power supply
(i.e. remove the plug from
the charger supply or the
battery pack) and check
for damage after use.
■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.
■Inspect and maintain the
product regularly. Have
the product repaired only
by an authorised service
centre or similar qualified
specialist.
■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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SAFETY INFORMATION
INTENDED USE
This cordless hedge
trimmer is designed for
cutting and trimming
of hedges, bushes and
ornamental shrubs in the
domestic environment.
For safety reasons it is
essential to read the entire
instruction manual before
first operation and to
observe all the instructions
therein.
Any use of the machine that
deviates from its intended
use and is not included
in these instructions is
considered unauthorized
use and relieves the
manufacturer from his or
her legal liability.
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■Have your power tools
serviced by a qualified
repair person using only
identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that
safety of the power tool is
maintained.

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BOX CONTENT
Main handle
Safety switch
Front handle
Hand guard
Cutting blade
Battery pack holder
Trigger switch
Charger
Charger base
Battery pack
Blade sheath
1
8
2
9
3
10
4
11
5
6
7
PARTS
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8
10 9
5
4
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ASSEMBLY
Unpacking
i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
ii. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if
applicable.
iii. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free
of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or
show damage, do not use the product but contact the
aftersales service within 28 days of purchase. Using an
incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to
people and property.
iv. Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools
needed for assembly and operation. This also includes
suitable personal protective equipment.
1
Check battery capacity
Push the power indicator button (A), the remaining
percentage of battery capacity will show on screen.
FU means 100% fully charged.
Insert the battery to product
i. Keep the battery pack in line with the holder on
the device.
ii. Push it forward until it reaches the bottom. Before
starting make sure the battery pack is firmly
locked in place.
Remove the battery from product
i. Press the battery pack release button (B)
downward,
ii. Pull the battery pack towards operator, then
remove it.
2
A
B

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Charging the battery
3
NOTE: This battery pack has been shipped in a low
charge condition. It should be fully charged before
rst use. Make sure the main voltage is the same as
rating label which located on the charger.
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 sufcient power on jobs
that were easily done before.
ASSEMBLY
Attention! The battery cannot be charged immediately
after use, it should cool off for a period of time. The
LED lights switching from green to red means it can be
charged.

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ASSEMBLY
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. Never the less it is best practice to
charge the battery when empty or insufficient to do the job.
Connect charger with charger base, and then plug the
charger into mains.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. The LED
lights green to tell you that the charger is ready for use.
2. Slide the charger base (9) into the battery pack(10), make sure
the charger base is fully seated in the battery pack. The LED
lights up red to tell you that the battery pack is on charge.
3. The battery pack will be fully charged in 1 hour. And the LED
lights up green again 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 at room temperature between 18-24°C. 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.
■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.
■The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem.
■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.
■If the battery pack does not charge properly;
(1).Check the main socket by plugging in a lamp or other