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ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER FHT 600 E3

ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

Translation of the original instructions

ELEKTRO-HECKENSCHERE

Originalbetriebsanleitung

IAN 285188

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

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Content

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

Intended Use ................................4

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

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

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

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

Technical Data ..............................5

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

Symbols in the manual ...................... 6

Symbols on the Equipment ................6

General Safety Directions

for Power Tools ................................7

Hedge trimmer safety warnings .........9

Operation ....................................9

Switching On and Off ....................10

Working with

the Electric Hedge Trimmer .............. 10

Cutting Techniques .........................10

Maintenance/Cleaning ...............11

Storage ......................................12

Waste Disposal

and Environmental Protection .....12

Spare Parts/Accessories .............12

Trouble Shooting ........................13

Guarantee .................................14

Repair Service ............................15

Service-Center ............................15

Importer ....................................15

Translation of the original EC

declaration of conformity ...........29

Exploded Drawing .....................33

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 lubricants will remain
on or in the equipment 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.

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.
This equipment is not suitable for commer­cial use. Commercial use will invalidate the
guarantee.
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.

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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

Unpack the device and check it for com­pleteness. Dispose of the packaging mate­rial correctly.

- Electric hedge trimmer

- Blade protection

- Instruction Manual

Overview

1 Impact protection with drill hole

for hanging up the device
2 Cutter bar
3 Hand protection
4 Loop grip with deadman switch
5 Vents
6 On/off switch
8 Grip
9 Mains cable
10 Blade protection

Function Description

The electric hedge trimmer is driven by an
electronic motor. The equipment is double­insulated for safety and does not require
earthing.
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a dou­ble-sided safety cutter bar. When cutting,
the blades move backwards and forwards
in linear motion. The impact protection on
the tip of the cutter bar prevents unpleasant
recoils should the trimmer come into con­tact with walls, fences and so on.
The unit can only be operated with the
deadman switch depressed, in order to
protect the operator. In addition, the hand
guard protects against branches and bri­ars.
Please note the following descriptions for
the function of the operating components.

Technical Data

Electric Hedge Trimmer ............FHT 600 E3

Input voltage

rating (U) ................. 230-240 V~, 50 Hz

Input power

(power consumption) (P) ................600 W

Safety class .....................................

Protection category...........................IP20

Cutting rate ............................2800 min

Weight (incl. accessories) ...approx. 4.3 kg

Cutting length ................ approx. 600 mm

Blade length
(incl. impact protection)...approx. 680 mm

Blade gap ....................... approx. 24 mm

Sound pressure level

(L

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

pA

Sound power level (L

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guaranteed ......................... 100 dB(A)

measured ..... 98.2 dB(A); K

Vibration (a

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handle ............2.644 m/s

= 1,97 dB

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; K=1.5 m/s

bow handle .....2.711 m/s2; K=1.5 m/s

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Noise and vibration values have been
determined according to the standards and
regulations mentioned in the declaration of
conformity.

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.
Try to keep the exposure to vibra­tions as low as possible. Examples
of measures to reduce vibration
exposure are the wearing of gloves
when using the tool and limiting the
working hours. For this purpose all
parts of the operating cycle have to
be considered (for example, times
when the electric tool is switched
off and times when it is switched on
but running without any load).

Notes on Safety

Before working with the equip-

ment, familiarise yourself with all
operating components. Practice
handling the equipment and have
the function, operation and working
methods explained to you by an ex­perienced user or specialist. Ensure
that you can shut off the equipment
immediately in an emergency. Inap­propriate use of the device may
result in serious injury.

Symbols in the manual

Warning symbols with in-

formation on damage and
injury prevention.

Hazard symbol with infor-

mation on the prevention of
personal injury caused by
electric shock.

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.

Symbols on the Equipment

Caution!

Read through the instruction manual

carefully.

Wear eye protection.

Wear ear protection.

Wear cut-resistant gloves.

Risk of cuts!

Keep hands away.

Pull out the power plug immediately if

the cable is damaged, has been bad­ly twisted or is completely cut through.

Do not use the device in the rain or

on wet hedges.

Information of the acoustic power

level L

WA

in dB.

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Machines are not to be place with

domestic waste.

Safety class II (Double insulation)

Cutting length

General Safety Directions 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.

Work area safety

• 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
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.

Electrical safety

CAUTION! The following states

how to avoid accidents and injuries
due to electric shock:

• 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 in-

creased 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.

• If the replacement of the supply
cord is necessary, this has to be
done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety
hazard.

Personal safety

CAUTION: In this way you avoid

accidents and injuries:

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• 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 equip-

ment. 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 that the electrical tool is
switched off before you connect
it to the power supply, pick it
up or carry it and/or before
you connect the rechargeable
battery. 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 at-

tached 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
and collection facilities, ensure

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

reduce dust-related hazards.

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.

• Remove the plug from the wall

socket and/or remove the re­chargeable battery before you
change the settings of the de­vice, change accessory parts or
put away the device. 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.

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• 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 op-

erations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.

• Carefully inspect the area to be cut
and remove all wires or other foreign
bodies.

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.

Hedge trimmer safety
warnings

• Keep all parts of the body away
from the cutter blade. Do not
remove cut material or hold ma­terial to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is
off when clearing jammed ma­terial. A moment of inattention while

operating the hedge trimmer may result
in serious personal injury.

• Carry the hedge trimmer by the

handle with the cutter blade
stopped. When transporting
or storing the hedge trimmer

always 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 grip surfaces, as the
cutting blade can come into con­tact with concealed power lines

or its own mains cable. 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.

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

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. Con-

tact with the cutting blade can cause
injuries.

• Connect the appliance to a power sock­et with a residual current circuit breaker
of rated residual current no more than
30 mA.

Operation

Do not use the equipment

without the hand guard. Wear
suitable clothing and work
gloves when working with
the equipment. Wear eye and
ear protection. Ensure that the
equipment is functional before
each use.
There is a risk of personal in­jury and property damage!
The On/Off switch and the
safety switch must not be
held closed. They must switch
off the motor when on is

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released. Should a switch
be damaged, stop working
with the equipment. Ensure
that the mains voltage value
matches the label on the
equipment. There is a risk of
electric shock!

Note noise protection and local

specications.

Switching On and Off

Remove the blade protection (

10) before switching the unit on.

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.
In this way you avoid damage to
the appliance and possible injury
to people.

1. Connect the device to the mains
voltage.

2. Hold the safety switch on the
loop handle (4) and push the
On/Off switch on the grip (6) at
the same time to switch the unit
on. The hedge trimmer will be
run at maximum speed.

3. Release one of the two switches
to switch the trimmer off.

Working with the Electric
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.

• Always work away from the mains
power outlet. Set the cutting direction
before starting work. Ensure that the
power cable is kept well away from
the working area. Never lay the cable
over the hedge, where it could easily
be caught up in the trimmer blades.

• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur­ing work.

• In order to hang up the device (e.g.
during a work break), there is a drill
hole in the impact protection (

Pull out the power plug im-

mediately if the cable is dam­aged, badly twisted or has
been completely cut through.

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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.

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• 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.

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.

1. 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.

2. Cut the top edge, according to

taste, in a at shape, roof shape

or rounded shape

3. 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.

Maintenance/Cleaning

Repair and servicing work not

described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
This will prevent damage to the
equipment and any resulting per­sonal injury.

Pull out the power plug before car-

rying out any work on the equip­ment. There is a risk of electrocution
or of injury from moving parts.

Wear gloves while handling the

blades. Risk of cuts.

Do not use any cleaning agents or

solvents. These could cause irrepa­rable damage to the equipment.
Chemical substances can attack the
plastic parts of the equipment.

Carry out the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guaran­tee a long and reliable service life.

• Before each use, check the hedge trim­mer for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check the
secure seating of the bolts in the cutter
bar (

• Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.

• Check coverings and safety devices
(
ing. Replace these where necessary.

• Keep the ventilation slots (
motor housing of the device clean. Use
a damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do
not wash down the equipment with wa­ter, or submerge it in water.

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1,3) for damage and correct seat-

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