Ozito HTE-550U Original Instructions Manual
HEDGE
TRIMMER
550W 450mm
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Input: 230-240V ~ 50Hz
Motor: 550W
No Load Speed: 1,400/min
Blade Length: 450mm
Max. Cutting Capacity: 16mm
Weight: 2.9kg
HTE-550U
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Hedge Trimmer
Blade Cover
MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
TROUBLESHOOTING
• When not in use, the Hedge Trimmer should be stored in a dry, frost free
location not within the reach of children.
• Keep ventilation slots of the Hedge Trimmer clean at all times and prevent any
foreign matter from entering.
• If the enclosure of the Hedge Trimmer requires cleaning do not use solvents
but a moist cloth only.
• There are no user serviceable parts in the Hedge Trimmer; if a fault is
suspected or the supply cord requires replacement, return the Trimmer to a
power tool repairer.
• The blade rail should be cleaned and treated with light machine oil or spray
lubricant (such as WD40, CRC 5.56 or RP7) after each use. When a job lasts
for a longer period of time it is recommended that the blade rail also be treated
with spray lubricant at regular intervals during operation.
Carbon Brushes
When the carbon brushes wear out, the hedge trimmer will spark and/or stop.
Discontinue use as soon as this happens. They should be replaced prior to
recommencing use of the hedge trimmer. Carbon
brushes are a wearing component of the hedge
trimmer therefore not covered under warranty.
Continuing to use the hedge trimmer when carbon
brushes need to be replaced may cause permanent
damage to the hedge trimmer. Carbon brushes
will wear out after many uses but when the carbon
brushes need to be replaced, take the hedge trimmer
to an electrician or a power tool repairer for a quick and low cost replacement.
Always replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries
caused by the repair of the hedge trimmer by an unauthorised person or by
mishandling of the hedge trimmer. This tool is designed for DIY use - use in
commercial or industrial environments will void the warranty.
WARRANTY
SPARE PARTS
• 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 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.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in
shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• Perform visual inspection on the hedge being trimmed. To ensure no wire
fences or foreign objects that the hedge trimmer may contact during operation.
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.
Using an Extension Lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool.
Before use, inspect the extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing.
Replace the extension lead if damaged or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of
an extension lead not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or
defective may result in a risk of re and electric shock.
• Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or aging.
If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
SUPPLY. Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the cord is damaged or worn. • Keep
extension cord away from cutting blades.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Hedge
Trimmer.
• Avoid using the Hedge Trimmer, while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
• Never operate the Hedge Trimmer with damaged guards or without guards in place.
• Switch on the Hedge Trimmer only when the hands and feet are away from the
cutting blades.
• Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories.
• Always disconnect the Hedge Trimmer from the mains when leaving the Hedge
Trimmer unattended.
• Disconnect the Hedge Trimmer from the mains before carrying out maintenance or
cleaning work.
• When not in use, store the Hedge Trimmer out of the reach of children.
• Face the cutting blades away from yourself, other people and animals while the
power is connected to the Hedge Trimmer (especially during operation).
• Disconnect the power from the Hedge Trimmer before making any adjustments.
• Use both handles.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of debris. Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil
and grease.
• Never reach underneath the Hedge Trimmer (the cutting blade area) until it has
completely stopped and the power has been disconnected.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce risk of re, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an emergency, before
operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
Before you connect the equipment to mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to
the mains data.
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to avoid a
hazard.
Note: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The
insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
Using an Extension Lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for the power input of this tool. Before use, inspect the
extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension lead if damaged or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always unwind the lead completely. Use of an extension lead not
suitable for the power input of the tool or which is damaged or defective may result in a risk of re and electric
shock.
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 mains-operated (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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
b. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid the hazard.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1016
V Volts Hz
~ Alternating current W
/min Revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
Double insulated
no
Warning
Wear eye protection
Read instruction manual
Disconnect the mains plug
if the cord is damaged
or entangled
Decibel level
Do not operate in the rain
Danger flying objects
Hertz
Watts
No load speed
100
Problem Cause Remedy
Blades are not
cutting smoothly.
Blades could be
worn or damaged
Contact customer service.
Excessive
sparking visible
through air vents
Carbon brushes
may have worn
out
Replace carbon brushes as
per maintenance section.
WARNING! ENSURE THE HEDGE TRIMMER IS
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS.
OZITO UK Unit 9 Stadium Court, Wirral International Business Park, Plantation Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 3QG
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach
you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a
fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this
guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the customer
service number shown. Please note the following terms under which
guarantee claims can be made:
1. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the
manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products
in addition to their statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this
guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services only covers defects due to material or
manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the
manufacturer mentioned below are limited to either the rectication of said
defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we
prefer.
Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade
or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the
device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has
been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly
instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating
instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or
current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions
or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack
of care and maintenance.
- Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example
overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories),
ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust,
transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces
(for example by dropping it).
- Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural
wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
4. Your Product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original
date of purchase and is intended for DIY (Do It Yourself) use only. Warranty
excludes consumable parts. 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 if an on-site service is used.
IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST
RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WITH YOUR
REGISTER RECEIPT.
Please refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wearing parts,
consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in
these operating instructions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE
GB: 0151 294 4488
IRL: 1850 882711
Ozito-diy.co.uk
ozito-diy.co.uk
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special Orders
Desk at your local Bunnings Warehouse or Homebase
store.
For further information, or any parts visit
www.ozito-diy.co.uk or contact Ozito Customer Service:
Great Britain: 0151 294 4488
Ireland: 1850 882711
E-mail: enquires@ozito-diy.co.uk
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1. Slide the blade cover off
the blade.
The hedge trimmer comes with a blade cover to protect the
blades when storing. The blade cover must be removed prior to
operation.
2. To t, slide the cover back
over the blade.
1. Cutting Blade
2. Safety Guard
3. Safety Switch
4. Front Handle
5. On/Off Switch
6. Rear Handle
7. Power Cord
8. Blade Cover
HEDGE TRIMMER
ACCESSORIES:
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PREPARATION
OPERATION
Fitting and Removing the Blade Cover
WARNING! ENSURE THE HEDGE TRIMMER IS
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
REMOVING COVER AND PREPARING FOR USE.
WARNING! ENSURE THE HEDGE TRIMMER IS
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS.
WARNING! NEVER USE THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH THE
BLADE COVER FITTED.
NOTE: DO NOT CUT HEDGES WHEN WET. (THE BEST RESULTS
ARE ACHIEVED WHEN DRY.)
1. Using one hand depress
and hold the safety switch
on the front handle.
For user safety the safety switch and on/off switch must be
operated simultaneously.
1. Check that the blades
are not damaged. if so
the blades will need to be
replaced.
2. To turn on squeeze the on/
off switch.
2. Maintain proper footing and balance. Do not overreach.
2. Make sure that the safety
guard is attached securely.
3. Once either the safety
switch or on/off switch
is released the hedge
trimmer will slow to a stop.
3. Squeeze both the safety
switch and the on/off switch
to start the trimmer.
1. Ensure the power cord is
behind the trimmer and
away from operation.
5. A slight downward tilt will achieve the best results.
4. Use wide sweeping motions, feeding the blade teeth through
the twigs.
6. For trimming sides, begin
at the bottom and sweep
up.
On/Off Switch
Using the Hedge Trimmer
Before Using the Hedge Trimmer
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RATED 30MA OR LESS).
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE WORK AREA IS FREE OF
ROCKS, DEBRIS, LINES AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS.
WARNING: THE HEDGE TRIMMER MAY RUN FOR A FEW
SECONDS AFTER IT HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF. LET THE
MOTOR COME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL BEFORE
SETTING THE TOOL DOWN.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
BOTH HANDS.
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