Yard force LH G51A User manual

READ & UNDERSTAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
40V CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER
Original Instructions
LH G51A & LH G51W
Hotline: [phone]
Monday/Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Email: [email protected]

Description of Product Parts 01
Technical Specications 03
Intended Use 03
Safety Information 04
Assembly 17
Operation 18
Storing and Maintenance 24
Troubleshooting 25
Warranty 26
LH G51A & LH G51W Original Instruction
CONTENT

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Fig 2
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS

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A. Hedgetrimmerwithcuttingblade(fronthandleguardhasbeenxedtothedevice)
B. Blade guard
C. Charger(soldwithALG40Aonly)
D. Batterypack(soldwithALGC2Aonly)
E. Manual
WARNING! If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE! Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.
Parts List
As shown in Fig 1&2
1. Blade guard
2. Cutting blade
3. Handle guard
4. Front handle switch
5. Front handle
6. ON/off switch
7. Rear handle
8. Battery pack release button
Check the delivery parts (Fig 3)
Battery and battery charger are sold seperately.
Carefullyremovethemachinefromitspackagingandcheckasthefollowingpartsare
complete:
9. Three –speed adjustable knob
10. Batterypack(soldwithALGC2Aonly)
11. Power indicator button
12. Power indicator
13. GREEN /RED LED
14. Charger(soldwithALG40Aonly)
15. Electric contacts
16. Plug
Fig 3
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS

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Model LH G51A&LG G51W
Nominalvoltageofproductwithbattery 40 V d.c.
No load speed 1000/1200/1400 /min
Max.CuttingDia. 20mm
Cutting Length 550mm
Guaranteedsoundpowerlevel 90dB(A)
Net weight 5.7 kg
Battery pack Model AL G40A
Battery capacity 4.0Ah
BatterychargingtimeMax. 2.0hr
Battery charger Model AL GC2A
Input 220-240V AC,
50/60Hz 100W
Output 40V d.c. 2A
Protection class II
* The following information :
-Thatdeclaredvibrationtotalvaluehasbeenmeasuredinaccordancewithastandardtest
method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
-Thatdeclaredvibrationtotalvaluemayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
This cordless hedge trimmer is disinged for cutting and trimming of hedges , bushes and
ornamentalshrubinthedomesticenvironment.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose . any other use is Deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manuafacturer will be liable for any damage or
injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial , trade or
industrialapplications.ourwarrantywillbevoidedifthemachineisusedincommercial,trade
orindustrialbusinessesorforequivalentpurposes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE

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IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions fully before assembling and
operating.
Description of symbols
Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols
andtheexplicationswhichaccompanythemmustbeperfectlyunderstood.Thewarning
themselvesdonotpreventtherisksandcannotbeasubstituteforpropermethodsofavoiding
accidents.
Warning symbols on the machine
Read the instructions for use before use
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection,
Donotexposeandoperatethetoolinrain.
Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
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.
Warning Symbols on the charger
Warning!
Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Double insulation.
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Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
Warning Symbols on the battery pack
Batteries contain Li-ion, waste batteries should be sorted for eco-friendly. Do not
dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste.
Do not throw into water.
Donotlittertore.
Donotsubjectthebatterytostrongsunlightoverlongperiodsanddonotleaveit
onaheater(max.45oC).
Take batteries to an old battery collection point where they will be recycled in an
environ-mentallyfriendlymanner.
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.
Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
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
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warningsreferstoyourmains-operated(corded)
powertoolorbattery-operated(cordless)powertool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.Cluttered or dark
areasinviteaccidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical safety
1. 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plugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. 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.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
6. 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.
NOTE:Theterm“residualcurrentdevice(RCD)”
may be replaced by the term “ground fault circuit
interrupter(GFCI)”or“earthleakagecircuit
breaker(ELCB)”
Personal safety
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
thepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
6. 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.
7. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. 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 tool use and care
1. 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.
2. Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
createariskofinjuryandre.
3. 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
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can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burnsorare.
4. 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.
Service
1. 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.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
1. Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery
pack.
2. 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.
3. Donotexposebatterypacktoheatorre.Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
4. Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
5. Intheeventofbatteryleaking,donotallowtheliquid
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
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has been made, wash the affected area with copious
amountsofwaterandseekmedicaladvice.
6. Seekmedicaladviceimmediatelyifacellorbattery
pack has been swallowed.
7. Keep battery pack clean and dry.
8. Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
9. Battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always
refer to this instruction and use the correct charging
procedure.
10. Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in
use.
11. Afterextendedperiodsofstorage,itmaybe
necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack
severaltimestoobtainmaximumperformance.
12. Batterypackgivesitsbestperformancewhenitis
operatedatnormalroomtemperature(20°C±5°C).
13. When disposing of battery packs, keep battery packs
of different electrochemical systems separate from
each other.
14. Rechargeonlywiththechargerspeciedby
manufacturer. 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.
15. Do not use any battery pack which is not designed
for use with the equipment.
16. Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
17. Retain the original product literature for future
reference.
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18. Removethebatteryfromtheequipmentwhennotin
use.
19. Dispose of properly.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR
BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING! Read all safety warning sand 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.
- 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.
Additional Safety Instructions For Your Battery
Charger
1. Before charging, read the instructions.
2. After charging, disconnect the battery charger
fromthesupplymains.Thenremovethechassis
connection and then the battery connection.
3. Do not charge a leaking battery.
4. Do not use chargers for works other than those for
which they are designed.
5. Before charging, ensure your charger is matching
the local AC supply.
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6. Forindooruse,ordonotexposetorain.
7. Thechargingdevicemustbeprotectedfrom
moisture.
8. Donotusethechargingdeviceintheopen.
9. Do not short out the contacts of battery or charger.
10. Respect the polarity “+/-” when charging.
11. Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of
children.
12. Do not charge the batteries of other manufactures or
ill-suited models.
13. Ensure that the connection between the battery
charger and battery is correctly positioned and is not
obstructed by foreign bodies.
14. Keep battery charger’s slots are free of foreign
objects and protect against dirt and humidity. Store in
a dry and frost-free place.
15. 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.
16. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as they
canoverheatandbreak.
17. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature
is between 18oC and 24oC. Do not charge the battery
pack in air temperatures below 0oC,orabove45oC.
Thisisimportantasitcanpreventseriousdamageto
the battery pack.
18. Chargeonlybatterypackofthesamemodelprovided
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by manufacturer and of models recommended by
manufacturer.
CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNINGS
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. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation
the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
4. Adviceto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.
6. 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.
7. Check cutting blades regularly for damage, and
if damaged repair immediately; check cable
for damage before starting work and replace if
necessary.
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8. Alwaysensureallhandlesandguardsaretted
when using the tool.
9. Do not use the machine when it is raining or on wet
hedges.
10. Neverallowchildrentousethetool.
11. Chose a stable and safe position, especially on
steps. When operating the machine take great care
andalwaysholditrmlywithbothhands.
12. Make yourself familiar with your working area and be
alert for possible hazards, which you might not hear
due to the motor noise.
13. Neverattempttouseadamagedorincomplete
machineoronettedwithanunauthorized
modication.
14. When the hedge trimmer is not in use, 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.
15. Only use original spare parts and accessories
supplied with the machine or recommended by the
manufacturer.
16. Always wear suitable clothing; anti-slip shoes and
close-ttinggarments,thatcannot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.
17. Always wear safety goggles or a face guard,
protectiveglovesandwearearguards.
18. Do not use the power tool when it is raining or on wet
hedges.
19. Within the working area, the person using the
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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.
20. When operating the power tool take great care and
alwaysholditrmlywithbothhands.Adoptastable
and safe position, especially on slopes.
21. Nevertouchtheunprotectedbladesandnevercarry
the machine taking hold of the blades.
22. Only use original spare parts and accessories
supplied with the machine or recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Assembling front handle guard
As shown in Fig 4
WARNING: Before performing any assembly always ensure that the battery pack has
beenremoved.
PushthefrontHandGuardontothemotorhousingandxinplacesecurelywithtwoscrews
on both sides of the housing.
Note : Insomemodels,Thefronthandlehasbeenxedtothedevicebeforeship-
ment.
Fig 4
Front handle
guard
Two screws
ASSEMBLY