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Sabre Cut
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instruction
manual
blade cover
Hedgetrimmer head
storage holder
screws x 2
Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety
and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the product.
Explanation of Symbols on your product
Warning.
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the controls and what they do.
Switch off! Remove plug from Power
Pack before adjusting, cleaning or if
cable is damaged.
Do not use in the rain or leave the product outdoors while raining.
The use of eye protection is recommended.
Warning:- This product has not been designed to
provide protection from electric shock in the event
of contact with overhead electric lines.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
5.
This product has not been designed to provide
protection from electric shock in the event of
contact with overhead electric lines.
Preparation
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes. The use of safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which
can be caught in moving parts.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product
is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
4. Never attempt to use an incomplete product or
one with an unauthorised modification.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product on a wet hedge,
where feasible.
3. Know how to stop the product quickly in an
emergency.
4. Remove plug from Power Pack befor
e passing
product to another person.
5. Avoid operating while people especially children
are nearby.
6. Whilst using the product always be sure of a
safe and secure operating position.
7. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switching on the motor.
8. Do not use stepladders whilst operating the
product.
9. Remove the plug from the Power Pack :-
- before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product
until you are sure that the entire product is in a
safe operating condition;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be
sure the product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
4. After use the product should be stored using
the blade cover provided.
Assembly Instructions
Before starting your Hedgetrimmer.
1. Remove blade cover as illustrated in Fig. C.
To start your Hedgetrimmer
1. Attach your product to the fully charged Power
Pack.(D)
• The assembled product is provided with a lock-
off button (E1) to prevent accidental starting.
•
There are two switch levers fitted to your
Hedgetrimmer. Both switch levers need to
be held in the operating position (See Fig E)
for the product to start.
1. To start, press lock-off button (E1), squeeze
the upper switch lever (E2), release lock-off
button and squeeze the lower switch lever (E3)
To stop your Hedgetrimmer
• Move Hedgetrimmer away from cutting area
before stopping.
1. To stop, release one
of the switch levers.(F)
C
Attatching the Hedgetrimmer to the Sabre Handle
1. Push the Hedgetrimmer head onto the Sabre Handle until you hear a click. (A1)
2. Push the Hedgetrimmer head further onto the Sabre Handle until it reaches the mark shown in Fig A2.
3. Turn the Hedgetrimmer head collar clockwise until it is secure. (A3)
A2
A1
To adjust the handle length
1. Loosen the Sabre Handle collar. (B1)
2. Adjust length of the handle to the most comfortable operating position (B2).
3. Re-tighten the Sabre Handle collar.
B2
B1
A3
Sabre Handle Length Adjustment
Starting and Stopping
D
E
F
1
2
3
How to Use
Cutting Positions
1. To change cutting position, press the button
on the hedgetrimmer head (G1) and move
to the position required.
• Your Product has seven different cutting
positions (H), to enable high top cutting
(J), side cutting etc (K).
How to Use your Hedgetrimmer
1. Inspect area to be cut before each use remove objects which can be thrown or
become entangled in the cutting blades.
2. Always keep the Hedgetrimmer in front of
your body. Hold handle firmly with both
hands and stand in a secure and stable
position.
3. Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed
before entering the material to be cut.
4. Always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, vehicles etc.
5. If blade stalls, immediately stop the
Hedgetrimmer. Clear jammed debris from
the cutting blades. Inspect blades and
repair or replace as needed.
J
H
G
1
K
Caring for your Hedgetrimmer
Cleaning (L)
1. Using a soft brush - remove debris from all
air intakes and cutting blade.
2. Wipe over surface of your hedgetrimmer
with a dry cloth.
• IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your hedgetrimmer. Do not clean with chemicals,
including petrol, or solvents - some can
destroy critical plastic parts.
Lubricating the Cutting Blade
For easier operation and longer life, lubricate
the cutter blades before and after use. Apply
the oil so that it runs between the two blades.
See Pic M.
At the end of the Cutting Season.
1. Clean your Hedgetrimmer thoroughly.
2. Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
3. Visually inspect the Hedgetrimmer for any
worn or damaged parts, contact your local
Service Centre if any parts require
replacement.
To store your Hedgetrimmer
1. Attach the Storage Holder to the wall with
the two screws provided (N)
2. Store the Hedgetrimmer Head in the holder
as illustrated in Fig P
• Store in a cool, dry place and out of
reach of children.
L
M
N
P
Fault Finding Hints
Cutting blade stops under load
1. Cut at a slower pace.
2. If cutting blade still stops under load?
Disconnect from the Power Pack and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Fails to stop when one switch lever is released.
Immediately disconnect from the Power
Pack and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
Poor cut quality
1. Ensure the product is being used correctly
(see How to Use)
2. Ensure blades are free from trapped debris
3. Damaged Blades?
Immediately disconnect from the Power
Pack and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
Immediately disconnect from the Power
Pack and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products are manufactured
under an Environmental Management System (ISO
14001) using, where practical, components manufactured in the most environmentally responsible
manner, according to company procedures, and
with the potential for recycling at the end of the
products’ life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled (where practical) for
categorised recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for
disposal information.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local council
office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty
manufacture within the guarantee period,
Husqvarna Outdoor Products, through its Authorised
Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or
faulty adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired,
taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by Husqvarna Outdoor Products.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the
country for which it was specified.
(i) The machine has not been used commercially.
* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way
diminishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and understand how
to operate and maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing worn or damaged blades
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in
accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this guar-
antee.
* The following items listed are considered as
wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, therefore not normally
subject to a valid warranty claim: Blades
* Caution!
Husqvarna Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in
whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of
replacement parts or additional parts that are not
either manufactured or approved by Husqvarna
Outdoor Products, or by the machine having
been modified in any way
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
Environmental Information
5107426-01
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
Aycliffe Industrial Park
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Co.Durham DL5 6UP
ENGLAND
Telephone - (00) 44 1325 300303 Fax - (00) 44 1325 310339
Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice.
Service Recommendations
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna
Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park,
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5
6UP. Certify that the product:-
Category........ Hedgetrimmer
Make.............. Husqvarna Outdoor
Products
Conforms to the specifications of Directive
2000/14/EEC
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna
Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park,
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5
6UP Certify that a sample of the above
product has been tested using directive
81/1051/EEC as a guide. The maximum Aweighted sound pressure level recorded at
operator position under free field semi anechoic chamber conditions was :-
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna
Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park,
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5
6UP Certify that a sample of the above
product has been tested using ISO 5349 as
a guide. The maximum weighted root mean
square value of vibration recorded at operator’s hand position was:-
Newton Aycliffe, 14/05/2005
M. Bowden,
Research & Development Director
1. We strongly recommend that your product
is serviced at least every twelve months,
more often in a professional application.
2. Always use genuine Husqvarna Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most
Husqvarna Outdoor Products stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a sil-
ver and black product rating label
5. If you have a problem with your machine
contact your local Approved Service Centre
ensuring you have full details of your product as described on the product rating label.
6. Should it be necessary for work to be
carried out by your Service Centre, it is
important to take your complete
machine including cable and any extension cables used.
A network of specialist dealers can be found
in your local Yellow Pages. To obtain service
on your product simply telephone or visit your
local Service Centre. Should you require
service under the terms of our guarantee the
Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
All of the centres listed stock genuine
Husqvarna Spare Parts.
NOTE: Our Service Repairers act on their
own behalf and are not empowered to
commit or legally bind Husqvarna Outdoor
Products in any manner whatsoever.
Declaration of Conformity
Type................................................................................................ HTC24A
Blade Length.................................................................................. 42 cm
Guaranteed sound power level................................................... 101 dB (A)
Measured Sound Power Level................................................... 98 dB (A)
Level............................................................................................... 79.8 dB (A)
Value.............................................................................................. 1.17 m/s
2
Weight............................................................................................ 6.94Kg
Identification of Series......See Product Rating Label
Conformity Assessment Procedure....ANNEX VI
Notified Body................... Intertek., Cleeve Road,
Leatherhead, Surrey. KT22 7SB
England
Other Directives:-............. 98/37/EEC, 89/336/EEC
& applicable standards:-. EN774, EN50260-1, EN60335-1,
EN60335-2-29, EN55022, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3,
EN55014-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,
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