Florabest FAH 18 C3 User Manual [pl, en, de]

IAN 59927

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CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER FAH 18 C3

CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER

Translation of original operation manual

AKKU-HECKENSCHERE

Originalbetriebsanleitung

AKUMULATOROWE NOŻYCE

DO ŻYWOPŁOTU

Tłumaczenie oryginalnej instrukcji obsługi

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the
device.

Przed przeczytaniem proszę rozłożyć stronę z ilustracjami, a następnie proszę zapoznać się z wszystkimi
funkcjami urządzenia.

Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen
Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Content

Introduction .................................4

Intended Use ................................5

General Description ......................5

Scope of delivery ............................. 5

Function Description ......................... 5

Overview ........................................ 5

Technical Data .............................. 6

Notes on Safety ...........................6

Symbols .......................................... 6

General safety instructions for power

tools ............................................... 7

Special Safety Directions for the

device .......................................... 10

Correct handling of the battery

charger ......................................... 11

Charging the battery .................. 12

Removing/inserting the battery ........ 13

Recharging the battery.................... 13

Used batteries ............................... 13

Operating ................................. 13

Switching On and Off .................... 14

Checking the battery charge level .... 14

Working with the Hedge Trimmer ..... 14

Cutting Techniques ......................... 14

Cleaning and Maintenance ......... 15

Cleaning ....................................... 15

Maintenance ................................. 15

Storage ......................................16

Waste Disposal and Environ-

mental Protection ....................... 16

Spare Parts/Accessories ............. 17

Trouble Shooting ........................ 18

Guarantee .................................19

Repair Service ............................ 20

Service-Center ............................ 20

Importer .................................... 20

Translation of the original EC

declaration of conformity ........... 57

Exploded Diagram ..................... 59

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new device. With it, you have chosen a
high quality product. During production,
this equipment has been checked for qual-

ity and subjected to a nal inspection. The

functionality of your equipment is therefore
guaranteed. It cannot be ruled out that re­sidual quantities of water or lubricants will
remain on or in the equipment/hose lines
in isolated cases. This is not a fault or de­fect and it represents no cause for concern.

The operating instructions constitute

part of this product. They contain
important information on safety, use
and disposal.

Before using the product, familiarise

yourself with all of the operating
and safety instructions. Use the
product only as described and for

the applications specied. Keep this

manual safely and in the event that
the product is passed on, hand over
all documents to the third party.

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Intended Use

The equipment is specied for use only for

the cutting and trimming of hedges, bushes
and ornamental shrubs in the domestic en­vironment. Any other use that is not explicit­ly approved in these instructions may result
in damage to the equipment and represent
a serious danger to the user.
The equipment is designed for use by
adults. Adolescents over the age of 16 may
use the device only under supervision. Do
not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or on
wet hedges.
The operator or user is responsible for ac­cidents or damage to other people or their
property. The manufacturer is not liable

for damages caused by unspecied use or

incorrect operation.

Before use, check that the blades

are sharp. Ensure that the blades
are sharpened whenever blunt, in
order to avoid overstressing of the
machine. Damages caused by cut­ting with blunt blades are not cov­ered by the guarantee.

General Description

See the front fold-out page for

illustrations.

Scope of delivery

Function Description

The cordless hedge trimmer features a high­quality knife made from special lasercut
steel. When trimming, the cutting teeth
move to and fro in a linear shearing mo­tion. The strike guard at the tip of the knife
prevents unpleasant kickback reactions
when hitting walls, fences, etc. Operators
are protected by the appliance’s two-hand
safety switch and quick-stop brake function.
The hand protection guards your hands
against twigs and branches. Read the sec­tions below to learn more about each oper­ating element’s function.

Overview

1 Strike guard
2 Safety knife bar
3 Hand protection

4 Safety switch
5 Front handle
6 Ventilation slots
7 On/Off switch
8 Rear handle
9 Battery
10 Battery release buttons
11 Battery charge state indicator

(LED)
12 Battery charger
12a Control indicator charger (LED)

13 Knife guard

13a Suspension knife guard

Carefully unpack the trimmer and check
that it is complete. Dispose of the packag­ing material correctly.

- Cordless hedge trimmer

- Knife guard

- Battery

- Battery charger

- Instruction Manual

14 Guide track
15 Button for state of charge display

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Technical Data

Appliance

Motor voltage ............................. 18 V

Idling speed ................... 1300 min

Runtime ..............................max. 50 min*

Cutting length .....................appr. 520 mm

Max. cutting capacity ............appr. 15 mm

Weight (with knife guard,

without battery charger) ..................2.7 kg

Sound pressure level

(L

) ................. 77.5 dB(A), KpA=3 dB(A)

pA

Sound power level (L

)

wA

guaranteed ............................ 93 dB(A)

measured .......91 dB(A); K

Vibration (a

) ..........................................

h

Rear handle .... 0.970 m/s

Front handle .... 1.964 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s

Battery (Li-Ion)

Nominal voltage ......................... 18 V

Capacity ...................................... 1.3 Ah

Charging time ....................... approx. 5 h

Recharger ....................... JLH082100350G

Nominal consumption ......................12 W

Voltage input ... 100-240 V~, 50Hz/60 Hz

Voltage output ................21 V

Protection class .................................

Protection category ...........................IPX0

* The actual runtime under load of a fully charged
battery depends on how you work and on the load put
on the trimmer during operation.

-1

(rpm)

=2.09 dB(A)

wA

2

, K=1.5 m/s

350 mA

The stated vibration emission value was
measured in accordance with a standard
testing procedure and may be used to com­pare one power tool to another.
The stated vibration emission value may
also be used for a preliminary exposure
assessment.

Warning:

The vibration emission value may

differ during actual use of the
power tool from the stated value de­pending on the manner in which the
power tool is used.

Safety precautions aimed at protect-

ing the user should be based on

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estimated exposure under actual
usage conditions (all parts of the op­erating cycle are to be considered,
including, for example, times during
which the power tool is turned off
and times when the tool is turned on
but is running idle).

Notes on Safety

II

This section details the basic safety instruc­tions for working with the appliance.

Symbols

Noise and vibration values have been
determined according to the standards and
regulations mentioned in the declaration of
conformity.
Technical and optical changes may be
undertaken in the course of further develop­ment without notice. All dimensions, refer­ences and information in this instruction
manual are therefore not guaranteed. Legal
claims made on the basis of the instruction
manual can therefore not be considered as
valid.

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Symbols in the manual

Warning symbols with in-

formation on damage and
injury prevention.

Instruction symbols (the instruction

is explained at the place of the ex­clamation mark) with information on
preventing damage.

Help symbols with information on

improving tool handling.

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dB

15 mm

Symbols on the Equipment

Caution!

Read through the instruction manual

carefully.

Wear eye and ear protection.

Do not use the hedge trimmer in the

rain or on wet hedges.

L

WA

Information of the acoustic power

level L

WA

in dB.

Cutting length

Cutting capacity

Electrical appliances must not be

disposed of with the domestic
waste.

Symbols on the battery

Do not dispose of bat­teries in household

waste, re or water.

Do not subject the battery to strong

sunlight over long periods and
do not leave it on a heater (max.
45°C).

Symbols on the recharger

WARNING!

Before using for the rst time, care-

fully read through the user manual

The recharger is for indoor use only.

Protective temperature limiter

Protection class II

Electrical appliances must not be

disposed of with the domestic
waste.

General safety instructions
for power tools

WARNING! Read all safety

directions and instructions.

Omissions in the compliance with
safety directions and instructions

can cause electrical shock, re

and/or severe injuries.

Retain all safety directions and in­structions for future use.

The term „power tool“ in the warnings re­fers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.

Take batteries to an old battery

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

collection point where they will
be recycled in an environmentally
friendly manner.

• Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite ac-

cidents.

• Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as

in the presence of ammable

Iiquids, gases or dust. Power tools

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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.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 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 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.

• Do not expose power 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 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.

3) 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 white

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 off­position 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.

• 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 overreach. Keep proper
footing and 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

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and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and prop­erly used. Use of dust collection can

reduce dust-related hazards.

4) 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
off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the
power source and/or the bat­tery pack from the power tool
before making any adjust

-ments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preven-

tive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentaIly.

• 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.

• 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.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting

tools with sharp cutting edges are less

Iikely 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.

5) CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE
OF BATTERY DEVICES

• Charge the batteries only in
chargers that are recommended
by the manufacturer. Risk of re if a

charger that is suitable for a specic type

of battery is used with other batteries.

• In the power tools, use only the
batteries designed for the pur­pose. The use of other batteries may

result in injuries and risk of re.

• Keep the unused battery away
from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws and other small
metal objects, which could cause
bridging of the contacts. A short

circuit between the battery contacts

may cause burns or re.

• If used incorrectly, liquid may
leak from the battery. Avoid
contact with this. In the event of
accidental contact, rinse off with
water. If the liquid gets into eyes, seek

medical assistance. Leaking battery u­id may cause skin irritations or burns.

6) SERVICE

• 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.

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Special Safety Directions for
the device

1) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS 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 al-

ways t the cutting device cover.

Proper handling of the hedge trimmer
will reduce possible personal injury
from the cutter blades.

• Hold the power tool only on the
insulated handle surfaces, as
the cutting blade may come into
contact with concealed power
cables. Contact between the cutting

blade and a live cable may render me­tallic components live and result in an
electric shock.

• Keep cable away from cutting
area. During operation the cable may
be hidden in shrubs and can be acci­dentally cut by the blade.

• Before the work, search the
hedge for concealed objects,
e.g. cable etc. In this way you avoid

damage to the appliance

• Hold the hedge trimmer cor­rectly, e.g. with both hands on
the handles, if there are two
handles. Loss of control of the equip-

ment may result in injuries.

• Wear suitable clothing and
work clothes when working
with the equipment. Do not
hold the equipment by the cut­ting blade or lift it on the cutting
blade. Contact with the cutting blade

can cause injuries.

2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS

For your personal safety:

Wear suitable work clothes such

as boots with non-slip soles, sturdy
long trousers, gloves and goggles.

Do not wear long owing clothing

or jewellery, as this may be caught
by moving parts. Do not use this
tool while walking barefooted or
while wearing open sandals.

• The appliance is designed for
trimming hedges. Do not use to
cut twigs, hard wood or other
objects. This could damage the appli-

ance.

• Do not attempt to dislodge a
blocked/trapped blade before
switching the tool off. There is a

risk of injury.

• When operating the appliance,
always hold it well with both
hands and at some distance
away from your body. This ena-

bles better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

• Do not use the tool in the vicinity

of ammable liquids or gasses.
Fire- and explosion risk exist in the
event of a short circuit.

• The blades have to be checked
for wear in regular intervals
and re-sharpened. Blunt blades will

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overload the machine. Resulting dam­ages are not covered by warranty.

• Do not attempt to repair the
tool yourself, unless you are

schooled in this eld. All works,

which are not described in this
manual, may only be performed
by our Service-Centre. Many acci-

dents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.

3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS FOR
BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS

• Ensure that the device is
switched off before inserting
the battery. Inserting a battery into

a power tool that is switched on may
result in accidents.

• Recharge the batteries indoors
only because the battery charg­er is designed for indoor use
only. Risk of electric shock.

• To reduce the electric shock haz­ard, unplug the battery charger
from the mains before cleaning
the charger.

• Do not subject the battery to
strong sunlight over long pe­riods and do not leave it on a
heater. Heat damages the battery

and there is a risk of explosion.

• Allow a hot battery to cool be­fore charging.

• Do not open up the battery and
avoid mechanical damage to the
battery. Risk of short circuit and
fumes may be emitted that ir­ritate the respiratory tract. Ensure

fresh air and seek medical assistance in
the event of discomfort.

• Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries. This could damage the ap-

pliance.

4) RESIDUAL RISKS

Even if properly operating and handling
this electric tool, some residual risks will
remain. Due to its construction and build,
this electric tool may present the following
hazards:
a) Cuts
b) Ear damage if working without ear pro-

tection.

c) Damage to your health caused by

swinging your hands and arms when
operating the appliance for longer pe­riods of time or if the unit is not held or
maintained properly.

Warning! During operation, this

electric tool generates an electro-

magnetic eld which, under certain

circumstances, may impair the
functionality of active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or lethal injuries, we rec­ommend that persons with medical
implants consult their doctor and the
manufacturer of their medical im­plant before operating the machine.

Correct handling of the bat­tery charger

• 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.

• To charge the battery, use only

the charger supplied. Risk of re

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and explosion. This ensures that the
safety of the device is maintained.

• Before each use, check the

charger, cable and plug and
have them repaired by quali-

ed professionals and only with

original parts. Do not use a de­fective charger and do not open
it up yourself. This ensures that the

safety of the device is maintained.

• Connect the charger only to a

socket with an earth. Ensure
that the mains voltage matches

the specications on the charger

rating plate. Risk of electric shock.

• Disconnect the charger from the

mains before closing or open­ing connection to the battery /
power tool / device. This ensures

that the battery and charger are not
damaged.

• Keep the charger clean and

away from wet and rain. Do not
use the charger outdoors. Dirt

and the entry of water increase the risk
of electric shock.

• Operate the charger only with

the appropriate original bat­teries. Charging other batteries may

result in injuries and risk of re.

• Avoid mechanical damage to
the charger. This can result in inter-

nal short circuits.

• Do not operate the charger on a

combustible surface (e.g. paper,
textiles). Risk of re due to heating

during charging.

• If the power cable for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualied per­son in order to prevent hazards.

• The battery of the appliance is not fully
charged at the time of delivery. It there-

fore needs to be fully recharged before

you use it for the rst time. For the rst

recharge cycle we recommend that you
charge the battery for about 1 hour.
Slot the battery into the base and plug
the battery charger into a mains outlet.

• When the battery is fully charged,
unplug the charger from the mains and
from the appliance. Charging time is
approx. 5 hour.

• Do not charge the battery continuously.
Repeatedly charging small capacities
may damage the battery cells.

Charging the battery

Do not expose the battery to

extreme conditions such as
heat or impact. Risk of injury
from escaping electrolytic so­lution! After eye/skin contact,
rinse the affected areas with
water or a neutraliser and
consult a doctor.

Charge the battery in a dry

room only. Prior to attach­ing the charger, check that
the battery’s outer surface is
clean and dry. There is a risk
of injury due to electric shock.

Only use the charger from the pack-

age to charge the battery. Mind not
to charge the appliance for more
than 5 hours at a time. If you do,
the battery and the appliance may
be damaged and longer charging
times would be a waste of energy.
Excessive charging will void the
warranty.

• Charge the battery before the rst time
of use. Do not briey charge the bat-

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tery several time in a row.

• If a fully recharged battery lasts for
considerably shorter operating times,
the battery is used up and needs to
be replaced. Only use an OEM spare
battery available from our Customer
Service.

• Always take heed of the applicable
safety instructions as well as the envi­ronmental protection regulations and
information.

• The warranty excludes all defects
caused by improper handling.

Removing/inserting the
battery

1. To remove the battery (9) from the
appliance, press the release but­ton (10) on the battery and pull
out the battery.

2. To insert the battery (9), place it
on the guide track (14) and push
it back into the appliance. It will
audibly snap in.

Recharging the battery

Recharge the battery when the last

charge state indicator LED (
changes from green to red.

When starting to charge and while

charging, the control indicator
(

12a) of the battery charger (12)

lights up red.

When charging is over, the control

indicator changes to green.

1. Remove the battery (9) from the
appliance, as necessary.

2. Insert the battery (9) in the charg­ing compartment of the battery
charger (12). It will audibly snap

11)

in.

3. Plug the battery charger (12) into
a mains outlet.

4. When the battery is fully re­charged unplug the battery charg­er (12) from the mains.

5. Press the release button (
the battery (9) and pull the battery
out of the battery charger (12).

10) on

Used batteries

• If a fully recharged battery lasts for

considerably shorter operating times,
the battery is used up and needs to be
replaced. Only use an OEM battery
pack replacement available from our
Customer Service.

• Always take heed of the applicable

safety instructions as well as the envi­ronmental protection regulations and
information (see “Waste Disposal and
Environmental Protection”).

Operating

Wear suitable clothing and

work gloves when working
with the equipment.
Ensure that the equipment is
functional before each use.
The On/Off switch and the
safety switch must not be
held closed. They must switch
off the motor when on is re­leased. Should a switch be
damaged, stop working with
the equipment. Ensure that the
mains voltage value matches
the label on the equipment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and
accidents by wearing personal
protection equipment and
ensuring that the unit is fully
functional.

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After turning off the appli-

ance, the blades will keep
moving for some time. Al­low the blades to come to
a standstill. Neither touch
nor slow down the moving
blades. Risk of injury!

Press the button for state of charge

display (15) on the battery (9).

The LEDs indicate the battery’s

charge level.

Recharge the battery when the last

charge state indicator LED (
changes from green to red.

11)

Note noise protection and local

specications.

Switching On and Off

Ensure that you are standing in a

rm position with both hands grip­ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.

Turning on:

1. Before turning on the unit, re­move the knife guard (

2. Check that the battery (9) is in
(see “Removing/inserting the bat­tery”).

3. Press the safety switch (4) at the
front handle (5).

4. Press the On/Off switch (7). The
hedge trimmer will run at top
speed.

Turning off:

5. Release the safety switch (4) or
the On/Off switch s (7).

13).

Checking the battery charge
level

The battery’s (9) charge level is indicated
by the charge state indicator (11).

Working with the Hedge
Trimmer

During cutting work, ensure that no

contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage to
the cutter bar.

• Switch off the equipment immediately
in the event that the blades are blocked
by solid objects, pull out the power
plug then remove the object.

• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur­ing work.

Cutting Techniques

• Cut thick branches beforehand using a
branch clippers.

• The double-sided cutter bar enables cut­ting in both directions or, with a swing­ing action, from one side to the other.

• In case of vertical cutting, move the
hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up
and down in an arc movement.

• In case of horizontal cutting, move the
hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped move­ment to the edge of the hedge, so that
cut branches fall to the ground.

• In order to achieve long straight lines,
the placing of tensioned guiding cords
is recommended.

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Cutting Shaped Hedges:

It is recommended
that hedges be cut
in a trapezoidal
shape, in order to
prevent stripping off
of the lower branch­es. This corresponds

to the natural plant
growth and allows the hedge to thrive opti­mally. During cutting, only the new annual
growths are reduced and thus a dense
branching and a good screen will develop.

• Cut the sides of a hedge rst. To do

this, move the hedge trimmer in the
direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut down from the top, the
thinner branches will move out, which
may result in some areas having sparse
growth or holes.

• Cut the top edge, according to taste,

in a at shape, roof shape or rounded

shape

• Trim young plants to the required

shape. The main growth should re­main undamaged until the hedge has
reached the planned height. All other
shoots are lopped off to half size.

Care of Free-Growing Hedges:

Free-growing hedges are not shaped when
cut, although they must be regularly main­tained so the hedge does not become too
high.

Turn off the appliance and, before

doing any servicing, remove the
battery.

Wear gloves when handling the

safety knife bar. This will protect you
against cuts.

The following cleaning and servicing
should be done regularly. This will ensure a
long and reliable service life.

Cleaning

Do not spray the appliance

with water and do not im­merse it in water. Electric
shock hazard!

• Keep clean the ventilation slots, motor

housing and handles of the appliance.
Use a damp cloth or a brush.

Do not use cleaning agents or solvents.

You may otherwise irreparably damage
the appliance.

• Always keep the equipment clean. Af­ter using the equipment, it is imperative
to:

- Clean the blade (with an oily cloth);

- Oil the blade shaft

with an oil can or
spray.

Maintenance

Cleaning and
Maintenance

Repair and servicing work not

described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.

• Prior to every use, check the appliance
for obvious defects such as loose, worn
or damaged parts. Check that the
screws in the safety knife bar (
are tight.

• Check covers and safety devices (see

) for damages and correct installa-

tion. Replace as necessary.

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• You can smoothen minor nudges in
the cutting teeth yourself using a knife
grinder to sharpen the cutting edges.
The trimmer will only cut well if the
teeth are sharp.

• Blunt, bent or damaged knife bars to
be replaced.

Storage

• Keep the device in the knife guard
(

15) supplied, dry and out of reach

of children.

• The device can be suspended onto the
suspension devices on the knife guard
(

13).

• Remove the battery before storing the
unit for longer periods of time (e.g. hi­bernation).

• Store the battery only in a partially
charged state. The state of charge
should be 40 – 60 % over a longer
storage period.

• During a longer storage period, check
the state of charge of the battery and
recharge if necessary roughly every

3months.

• In order to keep the battery well
charged, avoid exposing the appliance
to extreme heat or cold in storage.

• Store the equipment between 10° C
and 25° C. During storage, avoid ex­treme cold or heat so the battery does
not lose power.

Waste Disposal
and Environmental
Protection

Remove the battery from the device and
take the device, battery, accessories and
packaging for environmentally friendly
recycling.

Machines do not belong with do-

mestic waste.

Do not dispose of batteries in house-

hold waste, re (risk of explosion)

or water. Damaged batteries may
damage the environment and your
health if toxic fumes or liquids leak
out.

• Return the unit to a recycling centre.

• Dispose of batteries in discharged
condition. We recommend covering
the pole with adhesive tape to prevent
a short circuit. Do not open up the bat­tery.

• Dispose of batteries in accordance with
the local regulations. Take batteries to
an old battery collection point where
they will be recycled in an environ­mentally friendly manner. For informa­tion about this, ask your local waste
management company or our service
centre.

• Throw the cut grass on the compost. Do
not throw it in the normal household
waste.

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Spare Parts/Accessories

Spare parts and accessories can be obtained at

www.grizzly-service.eu

If you do not have internet access, please contact the Service Centre via telephone (see
“Sercice-Center” Page 20). Please have the order number mentioned below ready.

Position Position Description Order No.
instruction exploded
manual drawing

3 SET 11 Hand protection 91100556
4+5 SET 35 Front handle 91100557
9 SET 34 Battery 18 V 91100553
12 SET 33 Battery charger 91100552

13 SET 25 Knife guard 91100544

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Trouble Shooting

Problem Possible cause Corrective action

Appliance
won‘t start

Intermittent op­eration

Blades become
hot

Bad trim

Battery (
Battery (
Safety switch (

pressed properly
On/Off switch (

tive
Internal loose contact
On/Off switch (

tive

Blades (

Blades (

Too much friction due to
lack of lubrication

Too much friction due to
missing lubrication

Knife bar (

Knife bar (

Bad cutting technique

Battery (
charged

9) discharged Recharge battery (see „Charging“)

9) not inserted Insert battery (see „Operation“)

4) not

7) defec-

7) defec-

2) are blunt

2) are notched

2) dirty Clean knife bar

2) blunt

9) not fully

Turn on (see "Operation")

Send in to Service Centre for repair

Send in to Service Centre for repair

Have the blades sharpened or re­placed (Service Centre)

Have the blades checked or replaced
(Service Centre)

Oil the knife bar (

Lubricate knife bar (

Grind or have knife bar replaced
(Service Centre)

See ("Working with the hedge trim­mer")

Recharge battery (see "Charging")

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Guarantee

Dear Customer,
This equipment is provided with a 3-year
guarantee from the date of purchase.
In case of defects, you have statutory rights
against the seller of the product. These
statutory rights are not restricted by our
guarantee presented below.

Terms of Guarantee

The term of the guarantee begins on the
date of purchase. Please retain the original
receipt. This document is required as proof
of purchase.
If a material or manufacturing defect occurs
within three years of the date of purchase
of this product, we will repair or replace –
at our choice – the product for you free of
charge. This guarantee requires the defec­tive equipment and proof of purchase to be
presented within the three-year period with
a brief written description of what consti­tutes the defect and when it occurred.
If the defect is covered by our guarantee,
you will receive either the repaired product
or a new product. No new guarantee pe­riod begins on repair or replacement of the
product.

Guarantee Period and Statutory
Claims for Defects

The guarantee period is not extended by
the guarantee service. This also applies for
replaced or repaired parts. Any damages
and defects already present at the time of
purchase must be reported immediately af­ter unpacking. Repairs arising after expiry
of the guarantee period are chargeable.

Guarantee Cover

The equipment has been carefully produced
in accordance with strict quality guidelines
and conscientiously checked prior to delivery.

The guarantee applies for all material and
manufacturing defects. This guarantee does
not extend to cover product parts that are
subject to normal wear and may therefore
be considered as wearing parts (e.g.
knives, battery and gear wheel) or to cover
damage to breakable parts (e.g. switches,
batteries).
This guarantee shall be invalid if the prod­uct has been damaged, used incorrectly or
not maintained. Precise adherence to all of

the instructions specied in the operating

manual is required for proper use of the
product. Intended uses and actions against
which the operating manual advises or
warns must be categorically avoided.
The product is designed only for private
and not commercial use. The guarantee
will be invalidated in case of misuse or
improper handling, use of force, or inter­ventions not undertaken by our authorised
service branch.

Processing in Case of Guarantee

To ensure quick handling of you issue,
please follow the following directions:

• Please have the receipt and identica-

tion number (IAN 59927) ready as
proof of purchase for all enquiries.

• Please nd the item number on the rat-

ing plate.

• Should functional errors or other de­fects occur, please initially contact the

service department specied below by

telephone or by e-mail. You will then
receive further information on the pro­cessing of your complaint.

• After consultation with our customer ser­vice, a product recorded as defective
can be sent postage paid to the service
address communicated to you, with the
proof of purchase (receipt) and speci-

cation of what constitutes the defect

and when it occurred. In order to avoid

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