ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
400/500/600W Hedge Trimmer
7543144/7438912/7648166 (Model: MEH4045/MEH5051/MEH6060)
Important - Please read these
instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your hedge trimmer, ensuring it is assembled
correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or
missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0345 605 2065
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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Contents
Safety information ………………………………………………………..............................…....…………........3
In the box ……………………………………………………………….......................................……………....11
Assemble…………………………………………………………………...................................…………….. 12
Prepare…………………………………………………………………...................................…………....…...12
Operate......................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................16
Technical data............................................................................................................................................17
Accessories................................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................19
Environmental protection............................................................................................................................19
Getting help................................................................................................................................................20
Guarantee..................................................................................................................................................20
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Warning symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout this
assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when assembling and operating
the hedge trimmer.
This symbol indicates there is a danger of serious personal
injury or death if you do not observe the warning.
Read operator’s manual
Do not expose to rain
General safety
WARNING!
Keep this assembly manual in a safe place following
assembly for reference at a later date.
Always ensure anyone intending to operate this hedge
trimmer is fully conversant with the contents of this
assembly manual prior to assembling, maintaining or
operating the hedge trimmer.
Perform assembly operations as described in this manual.
Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious injury,
death, or damage to the hedge trimmer.
Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent
damage to you or to the hedge trimmer.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the hedge trimmer, check
all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect
all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the
hedge trimmer if you observe any damaged components.
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Personal safety
WARNING!
Only operate the hedge trimmer if you are wearing the
correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as described
in the following warnings.
Warning symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout this
assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when assembling and operating
the hedge trimmer.
Read operator’s manual
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Do not expose to rain
Double insulation
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) 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. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
General power tool safety warnings
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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
a) 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 inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, gloves, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position 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.
d) 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.
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General power tool safety warnings
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) 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.
g) 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.
4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) 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.
e) 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.
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General power tool safety warnings
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
g) 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) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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Safety information
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Hedge trimmer safety warnings
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the
cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut
by the blade.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
5. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
6. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using
one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
7. Recommendation for the use of a residual current device
with a tripping current of 30 mA or less.
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Maintenance and storage
1) Never use water to cleaning the unit.
2) Always clean the hedge trimmer immediately after use.
Brush the blade using a stiff nylon brush to remove any
debris.
3) Always store the unit in a dry place.
4) Inspect the hedge trimmer before each use.
5) Have the unit professionally repaired if any damage
occurs.
6) The blade rail should be cleaned and treated with ne
lubricating oil after each use.
7) Use the blade sheath for transportation and storage.
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In the box
Parts
Blade
1
Safety guard
2
Front handle with safety switch
3
Rear handle
4
1 2 3 4
On/off switch
5
Cable strain relief
6
Blade sheath
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Instruction manual
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5
6
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Assemble
Assembling instructions
The hedge trimmer has been already assembled, You needn’t to assemble.
Prepare
Preparing instructions
Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the hedge trimmer.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the hedge trimmer, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in
the box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the hedge trimmer if you observe
any damaged components.
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
Remove all parts of the hedge trimmer from the box and carefully remove all packaging. Take care not
to lose any instructions which may be attached to the tool, these provide important information which
will be required while assembling the hedge trimmer.
WARNING!
1.CABLE STRAIN RELIEF (See Fig. A)
This product is designed with a cable strain relief that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
● Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
● Insert loop portion of extension cable strain relief opening in the bottom of the rear handle and
place over cable strain relief .
● Slowly pull loop against cable strain relief until the slack is removed.
A
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Take great care when doing this as the blade has a very sharp cutting edge .
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Prepare
Preparing instructions
WARNING!
INTENDED USE
The product is intended for trimming hedges, bushes and shrubs. Observe the technical data for the
maximum cutting capacity. Do not cut branches exceeding the stated maximum capacity. This product
is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use. It must not be used for any
purposes other than those described.
Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
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Operate
Operating instructions
1. STARTING AND STOPPING
BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Remove blade sheath as illustrated in Fig B.
B
TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Depress the safety switch on front handle with one hand and the on/off switch on the rear handle with
the other hand to turn on the hedge trimmer. The trimmer will be staying on as long as the two switches
are depressed. (See Fig C)
TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Move Hedge trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.
To stop, release either on/off switch or safety switch.
WARNING:
trimmer until all damaged parts have been replaced or repaired. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury. DO NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND GUARD.
C
Front
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If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate your Hedge
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Operate
Operating instructions
2. PAY ATTENTION TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Inspect the area to be cut before each use, remove objects which can be thrown or become entangled
in the cutting blades.
Always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands and with the blade away from you before turning it on.
Always keep the power cord behind the Hedge trimmer when in use. Do not place it over the hedge that
you are trimming where it may be cut by the blade.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the
blade.
Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before entering the material to be cut.
Always work in the direction going away from people and solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, vehicles etc.
If the blade stalls, immediately stop the Hedge trimmer. Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the
electrical outlet and clear the jammed debris from the cutting blade.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
Move the hedge trimmer to feed the branches directly into the blade cutting edges.
Do not try to cut stems that are too large to feed into the cutting blade.
TOP EDGING (See Fig D)
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion gives
the best cutting results.
D
SIDE EDGING (See Fig E)
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards, tapering the hedge inward
at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth.
WARNING!
Never use your tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
If the supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a local approved service centre.
E
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
WARNING:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the same cord provided by the
manufacturer. Also replacement of cord has to be done by the manufacturer, or its service agent
or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
CLEANING
Disconnect from electrical outlet. Using a soft brush-remove debris from all air intakes and cutting
blade.
Wipe over surface of your Hedge trimmer with a dry cloth.
WARNING!
chemicals, including petrol, or solvents as this can damage your hedge trimmer.
LUBRICATING THE CUTTING BLADE
For easier operation and longer life, lubricate the cutting blades before and after each use. Before
lubricating, make sure your Hedge trimmer is disconnected from electrical outlet.
Apply the gear oil so that it runs between the two blades.
AT THE END OF THE CUTTING SEASON
Clean your Hedge trimmer thoroughly.
Check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
Visually inspect the Hedge trimmer for any worn or damaged parts.
TO STORE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Ensure the blade sheath is tted before storage.
Store in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children, and your trimmer can be protected from
damage.
Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
Never use water for cleaning your Hedge trimmer. Do not clean with
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Technical data
Technical data table
Model MEH4045 MEH5051 MEH6060
Rated Voltage 230-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Rated Power 400W 500W 600W
Rated no-load speed 1800 /min
Cutting width 16 mm
Cutting length 450 mm 510 mm 600 mm
Machine Weight 2.2kg 2.5kg 2.7kg
Protection degree
Noise and technical date
MEH4045
A weighted sound pressure L
KpA=3 dB (A)
A weighted sound power LwA = 94.7dB(A)
MEH5051
A weighted sound pressure LpA = 86dB(A)
KpA=3 dB (A)
A weighted sound power LwA = 94.5dB(A)
MEH6060
A weighted sound pressure L
KpA=3 dB (A)
A weighted sound power LwA = 95.8dB(A)
Wear ear protection.
/II
pA
pA
= 87dB(A)
= 87dB(A)
VIBRATION INFORMATION
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:
MEH4045
Vibration emission value: a
MEH5051
Vibration emission value: a
MEH6060
Vibration emission value: a
The declared vibration total value may be used for comparing one tool with another, and may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used dependant on the following
examples and other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained
=2.1m/s2 Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
h
=2.1m/s2 Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
h
=2.2m/s2 Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²
h
The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ
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Technical data
Noise and technical date
Using the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration accessories are used.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed
WARNING:
should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure
level over the total working period.
Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate)
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.
To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of use
Accessories
Model MEH4045 MEH5051 MEH6060
Safety guard
(Assembled on machine)
Blade sheath
(Assembled on machine)
1 1 1
1 1 1
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Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
The following chart lists problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective action, if your electric
hedge trimmer does not operate properly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your
service agent.
WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from power supply and let the product cool
down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work!
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Hedge trimmer does not
operate
Hedge trimmer operates
intermittently
Motor runs but blades
remain stationary
Cutting blade hot
1.1 No power
1.2 Mains socket faulty
1.3 Extension cord damaged
1.4 Fuse faulty
2.1 Extension cord damaged
2.2 Internal wiring damaged
2.3 On/Off switch defective
3. Internal fault 3. Contact Service Agent
4.1 Cutting blade dull
4.2 Cutting blade has dents
4.3 Too much friction, due to lack
of lubricant
1.1 Check power
1.2 Check other socket, replace
1.3 Check cord, replace
1.4 Replace fuse
2.1 Check cord, replace
2.2 Contact Service Agent
2.3 Contact Service Agent
4.1 Have blade sharpened
4.2 Have blade inspected/overhauled
4.3 Apply lubricant spray
Environmental protection
This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and electronic waste. This
means that this product shall not be discarded with household waste but that it shall be returned to
a collection system which conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/CE. It will then be recycled
or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic equipment can be
hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous substances.
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Guarantee
Dear Customer,
In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service
department on the telephone number shown below.
1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty
rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase. This must be in the form of a Sales
receipt or Bank statement and must show that the product has been purchased within 2 years
prior to the claim, from the retailer that it was originally sold to.
2. Our guarantee covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and will result in the
repair of these defects or replacement of the device with a like for like or similar article. Please
note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applica-
tions. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or
industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.
3. The following are also excluded from our guarantee :
A. Faults due to accidents, customer misuse or unauthorized repairs
B. Consumable Parts such as detergent bottle, patio cleaner, jet lance, x brush and nozzle
pin.
C. Failure due to lack of routine maintenance.
D. Failure as a result of not using the equipment in accordance with the manual and safety
instructions
E. The adjustment of cables, drives belts or recoil starters.
4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device.
Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two
weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the
guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs
are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts tted will
not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active
for the work performed or parts tted.This also applies when an on-site Service is used.
5. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. If is covered by our guarantee your device
will either be repaired under the terms of guarantee or we will send you a replacement device.
This device may be re-conditioned or like for like replacement .
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