Einhell BG-EH 551 User Manual

Art.-Nr.: 34.035.06 I.-Nr.: 01018

BG-EH 551

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Directions for Use
Hedge Trimmer

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1. General safety information

Caution! When using electric tools it is imperati­ve to take the following basic safety precautions
in order to reduce the risk of electric shock,
injury and fire. Read and take note of these
instructions before you use this tool.

1. Keep your work area tidy

- An untidy work area invites accidents.

2. Check the working conditions

- Do not expose electric tools to rain. Never use
electric tools in damp or wet locations. Make sure
there is good lighting. Do not use electric tools
near flammable liquids or gases.

3. Guard against electric shock

- Avoid body contact with earthed components
such as pipes, radiators, cookers, refrigerators.

4. Keep children away!

- Do not allow other persons to touch the tool or
cable. Keep all persons out of your work area.

5. Store tools in a safe place

- When tools are not in use they should be stored
in a dry, locked room out of childrenʼs reach.

6. Do not overload your tools

- Tools work better and safer when used within
their quoted capacity range.

7. Use the right tool

- Never use tools or attachments with insufficient
power for the job in hand. Never use tools on
jobs for which they were not intended.

8. Wear suitable work clothes

- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they
may get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and non-slip shoes are recommended when wor­king outdoors. Wear a hair net if you have long
hair.

9. Wear safety goggles

- and use a dust mask when working on dusty
jobs.

10. Do not mis-use the cable

- Do not carry the tool by its cable or pull on the
cable to remove the plug from the socket-outlet.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

11. Donʼt overreach

- Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure
you stand squarely and keep your balance at all
times.

12. Look after your tools

- Keep your tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow the instructions for
maintenance work and for changing any attach-

ments. Check the plug and cable regularly and, if
damaged, have them replaced by an authorized
specialist. Check the extension cable regularly
and replace it if damaged. Keep handles dry and
free from oil and grease.

13. Always pull out the power plug

- when the tool is not being used, before carrying
out any maintenance work and when changing
attachments such as blades, bits and cutters of
any kind.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

- Make sure that all keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before switching it on.

15. Avoid unintentional starting

- Never carry a tool with your finger on the switch
if it is connected to the power supply. Make sure
that the switch is in OFF position when inserting
the power plug.

16. When using an extension cable outdoors

- check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is
marked accordingly.

17. Be alert at all times

- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the tool if your mind is not on your
work.

18. Check the tool for damage

- Each time before re-using the tool, carefully
check that the guards or any slightly damaged
parts are working as intended. Check that the
moving parts are in good working order, that they
do not jam, and that no parts are damaged. Make
sure that all parts are fitted correctly and that all
other operating conditions are properly fulfilled.
Unless otherwise stated in the operating instruc­tions, damaged guards and parts have to be
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center. It is imperative to have damaged switches
repaired by an authorized service center. Never
use any tool if its switch cannot be turned off and
on.

19. Important!

- For your own safety, use only accessories and
attachments which are listed in the operating
instructions or recommended or listed by the tool
manufacturer. The use of any accessory or
attachment other than those recommended in the
operating instructions or catalogue may involve a
risk of injury for you personally.

20. Replacing the power cable

To prevent injury, damaged power cables may
only be replaced by the manufacturer or the
customer service center.

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21. Have repairs carried out only by a qualified
electrician

- This electric tool complies with the pertinent
safety regulations. Repairs are to be carried out
only by a qualified electrician or the user may
suffer an accident.

22. Noise

- The noise level of this electric tool is measured
in accordance with ISO 3744 and NFS 31-031
(2000/14 EG). Noise at the workplace may
exceed 85 dB(A). In this case, the operator must
wear ear-muffs or similar.

Keep these safety instructions in a safe
place.

Specific safety information

Please read this safety information and the directions
for use carefully and be sure to follow the instructions
to the letter.

1.1 Always remove the power plug from the socket-

outlet before you perform any work on the
hedge trimmer, e.g.

- repairing a damaged cable

- cleaning the blades

- troubleshooting

- cleaning and maintenance
or before leaving the tool unattended.

1.2 The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries!

Read the directions for use carefully in order to
acquaint yourself with the correct way to hand­le, set up, service, start and put down the
machine. Familiarize yourself with all the
machineʼs control elements and its proper use.

1.3 Always handle the hedge trimmer with both

hands.

1.4 When working with the hedge trimmer, wear

sturdy shoes and make sure of your footing.

1.5 Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain

or on wet hedges and never leave the hedge
trimmer outdoors. The hedge trimmer must not
be used if it is wet.

1.6 We recommend that you wear safety goggles

and ear-muffs when working with the hedge
trimmer.

1.7 Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber

gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
garments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.

1.8 Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of

your footing, particularly when working on lad­ders and steps.

1.9 Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away
from your body when it is switched on.

1.10 Make sure there are no other persons or ani­mals within your working area (radius of swing).

1.11 Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide hand­le.

1.12 Keep cables clear of where you are cutting.

1.13 Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the
power cable for signs of damage and aging.

1.14 Use the hedge trimmer only when the power
cable is in good working order.

1.15 Do not remove the power plug from the socket­outlet by pulling on the cable. Never carry the
tool by its cable. Take care not to damage the
cable in any way.

1.16 Protect cables from heat, caustic fluids and
sharp edges. Replace damaged cables imme­diately.

1.17 Examine the cutting system regularly for signs
of damage and, if necessary, arrange for the
hedge trimmer to be professionally repaired by
the ISC Customer Service Center or a specia­list workshop.

1.18 If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick
branches or the like, switch off and unplug the
hedge trimmer immediately. Only then are you
to remove the cause of the obstruction.

1.19 Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry place out of
childrenʼs reach.

1.20 During transportation and storage of the hedge
trimmer, keep the blades covered at all times
with the special guard.

1.21 Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer
and do not use it on jobs for which it is not
intended, i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge
trimmer only to cut hedges, shrubs and peren­nials.

1.22 Use only cables and connectors approved for
outdoor use: power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with
integral two-pin plug; extension cable HO7RN-F
3G1.5 with rain-water-protected earthing-pin
plug and earthing-contact coupling.
The use of a leakage-current or earth-leakage
circuit-breaker is recommended for operating
electric tools. Ask your electrician!

1.23 The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection
and maintenance. Always replace damaged
blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any
damage from impact (falling on hard ground
etc.), have it checked immediately by a specia­list.

1.24 Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it
clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe
cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning

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instructions.

1.25 The German Farmers Union, for example, pro­hibits the use of electric hedge trimmers by per­sons aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16 and
above may only use electric hedge trimmers if
supervised by an adult.

1.26 Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged
or excessively worn cutting system.

1.27 Check your surroundings and take note of any
potential dangers which you may not be able
hear due to the machineʼs noise.

1.28 It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer
when other persons, and particularly children,
are nearby.

1.29 Children are not allowed to use the hedge
trimmer.

1.30 Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A).
In this case, the operator must wear ear-muffs
or similar. The noise level of this electric tool is
measured in accordance with IEC 59 CO 11;
IEC 704; DIN 45635 Part 21 and NFS 31-031
(2000/14 EG).

1.31 Vibrations on the handle were measured in
accordance with EN 50144-2-15.

2. Items supplied (see Figure 1)

1 Cutter rail
2 Hand guard
3 Guide handle with button switch
4 Handle with button switch
5 Storage case
6 Power cable

It is prohibited to use the hedge trimmer without
the hand guard.

3. Fitting the hand guard (see Fig. 2)

Mount the supplied finger guard (A) as shown in Fig.
2 and secure with the supplied screws (B).

4. Explanation of rating plate (see

Figure 3)

1. Warning

2. Keep away from the rain and damp conditions.

3. Read the operating instructions before you use

the hedge trimmer.

4. Pull out the plug immediately if the power cable is

damaged or severed.

5. Wear goggles and ear-muffs or similar protection.

5. Technical data

Voltage 230V ~ 50Hz

Power consumption 550 W

Cutting length 465 mm

Cutter rail length 530 mm

Tooth spacing 18 mm

Cuts/min 3200 /min

Sound power level L

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102 dB(A)

Sound pressure level L

PA

82 dB(A)

Vibration a

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3,6 m/s

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Weight 4,1 kg

6. Power supply

The hedge trimmer is designed for use only with
single-phase alternating current from a 230V 50Hz
AC supply. It is totally insulated, enabling it to be
connected also to socket-outlets without an Earth
conductor. Before you use the hedge trimmer for the
first time, check that your mains voltage is the same
as the operating voltage specified on the machineʼs
rating plate.

7. Startup and operation

Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hed­ges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use which is not
expressly permitted in these instructions may cause
damage to the hedge trimmer and place the user at
serious risk. Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a
two-hand safety circuit. This means that it works only
when the switch button on the guide handle (Figure 1
/ Item 3) is pressed with the one hand while the
switch on the handle (Figure 1 / Item 4) is being pres­sed with the other hand. If you let go of either swit­ching element, the blades will stop moving.

The blades take time to slow down to a standstill.
Please make allowance.

- Check that the blades are working properly. High
cutting performance and smooth operation are
guaranteed by the counter-rotating, dual-edge
blades.

- Use only approved extension cables for outdoor
use.

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8. Practical tips

쎲 The hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs

and bushes as well as hedges.

쎲 For the best performance, hold the hedge trim-

mer with its teeth at an angle of approx. 15° to
the hedge (see Figure 4).

쎲 Cutting in both directions is possible with the

counter-rotating dual-edge blades (see Figure 5).

쎲 To trim your hedge to a uniform height, run a

length of string along the hedge for guidance and
cut off the projecting branches (see Figure 6).

쎲 Cut the sides of the hedge with sweeping move-

ments from the bottom up (see Figure 7).

9. Maintenance and cleaning

쎲 Switch off the hedge trimmer and pull out its

power plug before you put it down and clean it.

쎲 For the best cutting performance at all times,

clean and lubricate the blades at regular inter­vals. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a
thin film of oil (see Figure 8).

Use bio-degradable oils.

쎲 Clean the plastic housing and parts with a mild

household detergent and a damp cloth. Never
use aggressive agents or solvents.

쎲 Be particularly careful not to allow any water to

get inside the machine.

쎲 The supplied storage case can be fastened to the

wall. This is the best place to store your hedge
trimmer.

10. Troubleshooting

The machine does not work: Check that the power
cable is connected properly and check the mains
fuses. If the machine will not work in spite of the vol­tage supply being OK, please send it to the specified
after-sales service address.

11. Disposal

Important!

The hedge trimmer and its accessories are made of
an assortment of materials, e.g. metal and plastics.
Defective components must be disposed of as speci­al waste. Do not throw in the household refuse bin!
Ask your dealer or local authority.

12. Ordering replacement parts

The following information should be given when
ordering replacement parts:

앬 Model/type of the equipment
앬 Art. No. of the equipment
앬 ID No. of the equipment
앬 Part number of the required spare part

Helpline number: 0151 649 1500

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Declaration of Conformity

ISC-GmbH · Eschenstraße 6 · D-94405 Landau/Isar

Hedge Trimmer BG-EH 551

Art.-Nr.: 34.035.06 I.-Nr.: 01018 Archivierung: 3403551-02-4175500
Subject to change without notice

EN 50144-1; EN 50144-2-15; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2;

EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3; KBV V

Landau/Isar, den 02.10.2008

Tury Gao

Product-Management

Weichselgartner

General-Manager

98/37/EC

2006/95/EC

97/23/EC

2004/108/EC

90/396/EEC

89/686/EEC

87/404/EEC

R&TTED 1999/5/EC

2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC:

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LWM= 98 dB; LWA= 102 dB

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Never place any electric tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its
implementation in national laws, old electric tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of
in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the demand to return electrical devices:
As an alternative to returning the electrical device, the owner is obliged to cooperate in ensuring that the
device is properly recycled if ownership is relinquished. This can also be done by handing over the used
device to a returns center, which will dispose of it in accordance with national commercial and industrial
waste management legislation. This does not apply to the accessories and auxiliary equipment without
any electrical components which are included with the used device.

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The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part,
of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only
with the express consent of ISC GmbH.

 Technical changes subject to change

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Einhell UK Ltd

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Wirral CH 41 1LF

Customer Helpline: 0044 (0) 151 649 1500

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