Dolmar HT-365, HT-355, HT-345 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Hedge Trimmer Taille-haie Corta Setos Eléctrico

HT-345 HT-355 HT-365

DOUBLE INSULATION DOUBLE ISOLATION DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model HT-345 HT-355 HT-365

Blade length 450 mm (17-3/4") 550 mm (21-5/8") 650 mm (25-5/8")

Strokes per minute 1600/min. 1600/min. 1600/min.

Overall length 862 mm (34") 970 mm (38-1/4") 1,042 mm (41")

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: WHEN USING THIS TOOL, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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• Replacement Parts - When servicing use only

identical replacement parts.

• Polarized Plugs - To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

• Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don’t use

hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.

• Don’t Use In Rain.

Net weight 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs) 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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• Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept

at a distance from work area.

• Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust

mask if operation is dusty.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• Use Right Appliance - Do not use appliance for

any job except that for which it is intended.

• WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock,

use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

• Extension Cords - Make sure your extension cord

is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12610

10 12 16 16 14 12

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• To reduce the risk of disconnection of hedge

• Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t carry

• Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry hedge trimmer by

• DANGER: RISK OF CUT!

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• Don’t Force Hedge Trimmer - It will do the job

• Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing and

• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use

• Disconnect Hedge Trimmer - Disconnect the

12 16 14 12

trimmer cord from the extension cord during operating, use the hook complete described in this manual.:

plugged-in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES!

Keep both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer is switched off and unplugged when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.

better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

balance at all times.

common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.

hedge trimmer from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories

such as blades and the like.

• Store Idle Hedge Trimmers Indoors - When not

in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

• Maintain Hedge Trimmer With Care - Keep

cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.

If the power cord is damaged, disconnect the mains plug.

Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

• Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the

hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• First Aid - For the event of a possible accident,

please make sure that a first aid kit is always immediately available close by. Immediately replace any items used from the first aid box.

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Symbols

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Switch action

1. Switch trigger B

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For your safety, this tool is equipped with a triple switching system. To turn on the tool, press two out of three triggers A, B and C. Release either one of the two pressed triggers to turn off. The sequence of switching is unimportant as the tool only starts when both switches are activated.

Straight cut

2. Switch trigger A

3. Switch trigger C

Far area cut

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To trim the hedge in far area with both hands pull the switch triggers A and C.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Engage the extension cord

CAUTION:

• Make sure that the extension cord is unplugged to

the mains outlet.

1. Hook complete

2. Tool's cord

3. Extension cord

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To trim the hedge straight, pull triggers A and B.

Vertical cut

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Cut upwards with both hands pull the switch triggers B and C and move it in front of your body.

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When engaging the extension cord, secure it to the tool's cord with the hook complete. Attach the hook about 100

- 200 mm from the extension cord connector. This will help prevent unintentional disconnection.

Waist cord hook

CAUTION:

• Do not attach the holder of waist cord hook to other

than the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook complete. Failure to do so may cause an accident or personal injury.

• When using the waist cord hook, use the extension

cord as a standard equipment. Using an extension cord available in the market may cause an accident or injury.

• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the

tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook only attached may cause an accident

and injury. Using the waist cord hook helps to minimizing a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.

Arm cord hook (Accessory)

CAUTION:

• Do not attach the holder of arm cord hook to other

than the extension cord. Do not attach it in a position closer to the tool beyond the hook complete hooks. Failure to do so may cause an accident or personal injury.

• When using the arm cord hook, use the extension

cord as a standard equipment. Using an extension cord available in the market may cause an accident or injury.

• Attach firmly one hook of the hook complete to the

tool's cord and the other hook of hook complete to the extension cord. Working with the tool with a sole hook only attached may cause an accident

and injury. Using the arm cord hook helps to minimize a risk of cutting off the extension cord unexpectedly caused by the loose extension cord.

1. Holder

2. Arm cord hook

1. Hook

2. Tool

3. Tool's cord

4. Hook complete

5. Extension cord

6. Holder

7. Waist cord hook

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Press in or pull out the cord through the opening of the holder.

1. Holder

2. Cord

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CAUTION:

• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to

do so may cause deflection and damage to it.

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Attach firmly the arm cord hook placing around your arm and pass the extension cord through the holder. The length of the arm cord hook band is adjustable.

NOTE:

• Do not pass the extension cord through the band.

• Do not force the opening of the holder. Failure to

do so may cause deflection and damage to it.

• Using the arm cord hook together with the waist

cord hook is more helpful.

OPERATION

Refer to the Important Safety Instructions before operation.

CAUTION:

•

When operating the trimmer, keep extension cord behind

trimmer. Never drape it over hedge being trimmed.

• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal fence

or other hard objects while trimming. The blade will

break and may cause serious injury.

• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly

from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not work

from anything wobbly or infirm.

• Do not attempt to cut branches thicker than 10 mm

diameter with this trimmer. These should first be cut with shears down to the hedge trimming level.

To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a reference line.

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CAUTION:

• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.

Failure to do so may damage the tool. Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger A or B and move it in front of your body.

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When operating the hedge trimmer, keep extension cord behind trimmer. As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trimming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.

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1. Trimming direction

2. Tilt the blades

3. Hedge surface to be trimmed

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Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves' being thrown away.

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To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the bottom upwards.

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Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward the top for a nice appearance and good job.

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Installing or removing chip receiver (accessory)

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing chip receiver.

NOTE:

• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear

gloves so that hands and face does not directly contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

• Always be sure to remove the blade cover before

installing the chip receicer.

• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and

alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can be installed on either side of the tool.

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Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.

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At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.

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1. Press

2. Chip receiver

3. Nut

4. Shear blade

1. Nut

2. Branch catcher

1. Hooks

2. Fit the hooks into groove

3. Grooves

To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides so that the hooks are unlocked.

1. Press the hooks on both sides

2. Unlock the hooks

1 2

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CAUTION:

• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be

installed on the tool with the chip receiver being installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the chip receiver and then install the blade cover to avoid blade exposure.

NOTE:

• Check the chip receiver for secure installment

before use.

• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an

excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force may damage it.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Cleaning the tool

Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-dipped rag.

CAUTION:

• Do not use gasoline, thinner, benzine or heating oil

etc..

Blade maintenance

Smear the blade before and once per hour during operation using machine oil or similars. After operation, remove dust from both sides of the blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc. and spray-type lubricating oil.

CAUTION:

• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so

may cause rust or damage on the tool.

Removing or installing shear blade

CAUTION:

• Before removing or installing shear blade, always

be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged.

• When replacing the shear blade, always wear

gloves without removing blade cover so that hands and face does not directly contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

NOTE:

• Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the tool.

• For specific way of removing and installing shear

blades refer to the reverse of a package for accessory shear blades.

Removing the shear blades

Reverse the tool and loosen four screws.

1. Screws

2. Blade cover

Set the crank at the angle as shown in the figure with a slotted bit screwdriver.

1. Crank

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Remove two screws from the shear blades and the shear blade unit will be taken out.

1. Screws

2. Shear blade

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NOTE:

• Be careful not to get your hands dirty as grease is

applied in the shear blade driving area.

Remove the under cover.

1. Under cover

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2. Blade cover

Remove the gear housing cover.

1. Gear housing cover

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CAUTION:

• Return the gear to the original position in such a

manner as it was installed if it should be taken away by mistake.

Installing the shear blade

Prepare 4 removed screws (For under cover), 2 screws (For shear blade), gear housing cover, under cover, and new shear blades. Adjust the crank position as shown in the figure. At this time, apply some grease provided with new shear blades to the periphery of the crank.

1. Crank

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Overlap the oval hole in the upper blade with that in the lower one.

1. Ellipse of shear

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blade

Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit it onto the new ones for easy handling during the replacement of blades.

check it for proper movement.

NOTE:

• When the shear blades does not operate properly,

there is a poor fit between the blades and crank. Redo from the beginning.

Storage

The hook hole in the bottom of the blade cover is convenient for hanging the tool from a nail or screw on the wall.

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Place the new shear blades on the tool so that the oval holes in the shear blades fit onto the crank. Overlap the holes in the shear blades with the screw holes in the tool and then secure them with two screws.

1. Ellipse of shear blade

2. Crank

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Check the crank for smooth turn with a slotted bit screwdriver.

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1. Crank

Install the gear housing, under cover on the tool. Tighten the screw firmly. Remove the blade cover and then turn on the tool to

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Put the blade cover on the shear blades so that the blades are not exposed. Store the tool out of the reach of children carefully. Store the tool in the place not exposed to water and rain. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Dolmar Authorized Service Centers, always using Dolmar replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are

recommended for use with your Dolmar tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or

attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Dolmar service center.

• Extension cord

• Blade cover

• Hook complete

• Shear blade assembly

• Waist cord hook

• Arm cord hook

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