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EXCELION ALPHA
USER GUIDE
READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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04/2018
ENG
Translation of the original
user guide
Parts supplied:
• EXCELION 1200 grass cutter
• TAPCUT ALPHA cutter head
• Carrying strap
• TORX wrench
• A user guide
*Non-contractual image, battery not included
Quartier Notre-Dame
84120 Pertuis (FRANCE)
Tél : +33 (0)4 90 09 47 00
Fax : +33 (0)4 90 09 64 09
www.pellenc.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTION 5
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TOOL .................................................6
WORK AREA SAFETY ..................................................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL SAFETY ..................................................................................... 6
PERSONAL SAFETY ...................................................................................... 7
USE AND CARE OF THE POWER TOOL ....................................................................... 7
USING BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ..................................................8
MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP ..............................................................................8
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS TRIMMER ...................................9
TRANSPORTING EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER ............................................................. 9
STORAGE OF THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER ............................................................9
SAFETY MEASURES ASSOCIATED WITH CHARGER AND BATTERY USE ................................9
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 10
SAFETY SIGNALS ........................................................................ 10
DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 11
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES .................................................................. 12
THE SOUND LEVELS AND VIBRATION RATES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON THE OPERATING CONDITIONS AT THE MAXIMUM
NOMINAL SPEED. ......................................................................................12
PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO SERVICE 13
ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY OF THE HANDLE .................................................. 13
ADJUSTING THE WORKING POSITION ....................................................... 14
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ................................................................................14
FIT AND ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS ..............................................................15
BALANCING THE MACHINE ..............................................................................16
CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (OR COUNTERWEIGHT) ............................ 16
CONNECTION .........................................................................................16
DISCONNECTION ......................................................................................16
POWER ON OR OFF ......................................................................17
ACTIVATE THE BATTERY .................................................................................17
POWER UP THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER ............................................................17
POWER OFF THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER ........................................................... 17
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USAGE 18
STARTING THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER .............................................. 18
MANAGING CUTTER HEAD ROTATION SPEED .................................................. 19
THE CUTTING HEAD: TAP CUT ALPHA ........................................................ 20
TAP CUT ALPHA FITTING ................................................................................21
FITTING CUTTER WIRE TO ALPHA TAP-CUT ..................................................................21
ADJUSTMENT OF THE CUTTING WIRE'S POSITION: ............................................................22
THE DIFFERENT WORK TECHNIQUES ......................................................... 22
SIMPLE MOWING ......................................................................................23
SIMPLE MOWING ON SLOPES ............................................................................23
MOWING ALONG WALLS, FENCES, AROUND TREES AND FLOWER BEDS ............................................23
MAINTENANCE 24
REFERENCES ........................................................................... 24
CUTTING HEAD: TAP CUT ALPHA ..........................................................................24
CONSUMABLES .......................................................................................25
ACCESSORIES: ........................................................................................25
INCIDENTS 26
PELLENC. WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 29
"EC" STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 30
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TAKE CARE: PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important information and operating instructions for the following tool: Excelion Alpha grass cutter
TAKE CARE:
It is IMPERATIVE that you read through the ENTIRE USER'S MANUAL before using or
servicing the tool.
Always comply with the instructions and illustrations in the manual.
All through this user guide you will nd advisory notes and information entitled: REMARK, CAUTION / WARNING.
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REMARK provides additional information, claries a point or explains a step to be followed in detail.
The CAUTION and WARNING advisories are used to dene a procedure which, if neglected or incorrectly performed,
may lead to serious damage to the equipment and/or personal injury.
This advisory:
by the warranty and the owner will be responsible for the repair costs.
Safety indications are also given on the tool; they remind you of the safety precautions to be taken. Identify and read
these indications before using the tool. Immediately replace any indications that may become partially illegible or
deteriorated.
indicates that if the procedures or instructions are not complied with, any damage will not be covered
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Refer to the «SAFETY INDICA TIONS» heading in order to identify the location of the safety indications
on the tool.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written consent of PELLENC. The illustrations given in this manual
are for information purposes and are in no way contractual. PELLENC reserves the right to make any modication
or improvement to its products as deemed necessary without informing customers already in possession of a similar
model. This manual forms an integral part of the tool and must accompany the tool if it changes hands.
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ʚ GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TOOL
This device is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, nor by anyone lacking in experience or knowledge, except if they
are supervised or have received prior instructions from a person responsible for their safety.
• The Excelion alpha grass cutter is a professional tool whose use is reserved exclusively for cleaning of green
areas (grass, dense grasses, woody weeds and brambles).
• The PELLENC company accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by improper or unspecied use
different from its original intention.
• The PELLENC company accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of non-original parts or
accessories.
WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, for example in the presence of ammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks, which can ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating the power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control of
the tool.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) The power tool connector must be adapted to the socket. Never modify the connector in any way whatsoever. Do
not use adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and suitable sockets reduce the
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cookers, and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is in direct contact with the ground.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or damp conditions. The entry of water into a power tool increases the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not mishandle the power cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) Use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use when operating power tools outdoors. Use a cord suitable for
outdoor to reduce the risk of electric shock.
f) Use a power supply protected by a residual current device (RCD) when the power tool
is operated in a damp location. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
NOTE: The term “Residual Current Device” (RCD) can be replaced by “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter” (GFCI)
or “Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker” (ELCB).
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PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the power tool. Do not use a power
tool when you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention when
using a power tool can result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-slip
safety shoes, helmets, or ear protection used at the appropriate times reduces injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting of the tool. Make sure the switch is in the off position before you connect the tool to the
power source and/or battery pack, pick it up, or carry it. Carrying a power tool with your nger on the switch or
connecting a power tool with the switch in the ‘on’ position can cause accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting wrench before switching the electric tool on. A wrench left attached to a rotating part can
cause injury.
e) Do not rush. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This provides better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair can get caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for connecting dust extraction and collection equipment, ensure that these are connected
and properly used. Use dust collectors to reduce the risk caused by dust.
h) Be vigilant and do not neglect the safety principles of the tool under the pretext that you are used to using it. A
split second of inattention can lead to serious injury.
USE AND CARE OF THE POWER TOOL
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the power tool suited for the job. The adapted power tool does the work better
and more safely at the speed it was built to operate at.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not allow it to be switched on and off. Power tools that cannot be
controlled by a switch are dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug the tool from the socket or remove the battery (if possible) before any adjustment, change of accessory or
storage. These preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidentally starting the power tool.
d) When not in use, keep power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are dangerous when operated by inexperienced users.
e) Maintenance of the power tool and its accessories is mandatory. Check that the moving parts are not out of
alignment or jammed, that there are no broken parts or that there is no other condition which could affect the
operation of the power tool. If damaged, repair the power tool before using it. Many accidents are due to poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep the cutting elements sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting elements are less
likely to jam and are easier to control.
g)
Use the power tool, accessories, blades, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be done. Using the power tool for operations other than those specied can result
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in hazardous situations.
h) Keep the handles and gripping surfaces must dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Slippery handles and gripping
surfaces make it impossible to safely handle and control the tool in unexpected situations.
USING BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger suitable for a specic battery pack may
create a re hazard when used with another type of battery pack.
b) Only use the tools with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery pack may create a risk of
injury and re.
c) When a battery pack is not being used, store it away from metal objects such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws and other small items that can create a connection between the terminals. A short-circuit between the
battery terminals may cause burns or re.
d) If in bad condition, a liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid all contact. In the event of accidental contact,
clean with water. If the liquid gets into your eyes, seek medical help. The liquid ejected from the batteries can
cause irritation and burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or battery-operated tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
can have unpredictable behaviour causing re, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or battery-operated tool to re or excessive temperatures. Exposure to re or a
temperature above 130° C (265° F) may cause an explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or battery-powered tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Incorrect charging or charging at temperatures outside the specied
temperature range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
a) Have the power tool serviced by a qualied technician, using only identical spare parts. This ensures the continued
safety of the power tool.
b) Never carry out maintenance work on damaged battery packs. Batteries should only be serviced by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
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ʚ SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS TRIMMER
a) Do not use metal cutting tools with the Excelion alpha grass cutter
b) Clear the work zone of all obstacles (glass, stone, metal, waste, and other solid objects) as they can be projected
when working with the cutting tool.
c) Never use the Excelion grass cutter with one hand only.
d) Always use the machine with the cutting head parallel to the ground. The safety guard no longer provides sufcient
protection if the angle of the cutting head is excessive, which is likely to increase the risk of injury.
e)
Stop the Excelion grass cutter immediately if the cutting tool starts responding differently (different noise, increased
vibrations). Check that the cutting tool is properly attached and verify its condition (no distortion). Replace any
damaged cutting tool as it can explode and cause serious, even fatal injuries.
f) CAUTION! The cutting tool continues rotating for a few seconds after the control trigger has been released.
Always keep your hands and feet clear of the rotating cutting tool.
g) Cutting wire
• Never remove the blade installed in the safety guard as it trims the wire to the appropriate length.
• Never use metal wire or any other material instead of the Pellenc cutting wire. Metal wire is likely to break
and be projected, causing serious injuries.
• Only use nylon cutting wire recommended by Pellenc with a max. diameter of 2.4 mm.
TRANSPORTING EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER
a) Keep the original packaging in the possible event of shipping the Excelion alpha grass cutter for overhaul or repair.
b) Always release the control trigger to stop the electric motor and ensure the cutting tool is no longer moving before
putting the machine on the ground.
c) Put the battery back in its original packaging.
d) Secure the packed machine and battery in the transport vehicle.
STORAGE OF THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER
a) Keep the original packaging for storing the machine
b) Store the machine in a dry place out of children's reach.
ʚ SAFETY MEASURES ASSOCIATED WITH CHARGER AND BATTERY USE
CAUTION:
Please refer to the battery instructions of the Pellenc tools.
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ʚ SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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ʚ SAFETY SIGNALS
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Protective equipment Wearing
1 Hat Mandatory
2 Visor Mandatory
3 Hard-wearing gloves Mandatory
4 Safety footwear Mandatory
5 Ear protection Mandatory
6 Safety goggles Mandatory
7 Safety jacket or over-sleeves Recommended/advised
8 Work trousers Mandatory
1– Sound power level:
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2– Read the instruction manual
3– It is mandatory to wear safety goggles: Pellenc recommends wearing a protective visor for the face and
an approved safety helmet.
4– Gloves, safety pants and safety shoes must be worn
5– Maintaining an adequate safety distance: Be sure to maintain an adequate safety distance of 15 m and
ensure that there are no people (especially children) or animal in the working area of the machine. Stop the machine
immediately if a person or animal approaches.
6– Direction of rotation and maximum speed: Pay attention to the direction of rotation of the Excelion alpha
grass cutter. This is indicated on the safety guard.
7– Pay attention to projections
8– Do not use metal cutting tools
9– The IP54 protection concerns only the tool, not the battery . This means that it is protected against dust
and against water spray from all directions.
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The Excelion alpha grass cutter is supplied with its cutting head.
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Description of main components:
1– Battery alpha 260 / alpha 520 (supplied separately)
2– Battery safety lock
3– Battery locking kit
4– Handle
5– Safety trigger: Prevents inadvertent activation of the control trigger; the safety trigger must be activated prior
to activating the control trigger.
6– Control trigger: Activates the rotation of the cutting tool according to a progressively adjustable speed.
7– Tool ON/OFF button: for turning the tool on/off and adjusting the speed
8– Digital display of tool + LED: Displays information linked to the battery and the tool (charging rate, errors,
etc.), LEDs indicating the working speed.
9– Carrying point: Used to hang the tool using a harness.
10– Handle adjustment screw: Used to set the position of the handle.
11– Round handle: Used to guide the Excelion Alpha grass cutter
12– Tube
13– Safety guard: Limits the risk of the operator being hit by ying objects (stones, bits of metal). A blade attached
to the safety guard makes it possible to adjust the correct length of the cutting wires.
14– TAPCUT ALPHA cutter head
15– Motor and electronic control board guard: Protects the electronic control board and the motor and allows
heat to dissipate.
16– Harness
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ʚ TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Excelion alpha
Model Version
Cutting head: TAP CUT alpha
Power in kWatts 0.9
Weight (excluding cutting tool and safety guard) in kg 3.07
Cutting diameter in mm 400
Rotational speed in rpm 2000 to 6400
Battery life Depending on the use and type of battery
THE SOUND LEVELS AND VIBRATION RATES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON THE OPERATING CONDITIONS AT THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL
SPEED.
Maximum weighted acoustic pressure level A (ref. 20 µPa) at the user's position L
C-weighted peak sound pressure level (ref. 20 µPa) at the user's position L
= 79 dB(A) K = 2,5 dB(A)
pA
< 130 dB(C)
pC
Values defined as per sound measurement standards NF EN ISO 11201 and NF EN ISO 3744.
Symbol Value Unit Reference Comment
L
L
WAm
WAg
93 dB(A) 1 pW Measured sound power level
94 dB(A) 1 pW Guaranteed sound power level
The recording of the measured sound power level and of the guaranteed sound power level has been performed
according to a procedure in accordance with directive 2000/14/EC appendix V.
Vibration emission values according to EN 60745-1, EN ISO 22867:
vibration on control handle vibration on round handle
V1 0.68 m/s² 1.87 m/s²
V2 0.78 m/s² 1.73 m/s²
V3 0.69 m/s² 1.67 m/s²
*Measurement uncertainty: K = 1.5 m/s²
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ʚ ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF THE SAFETY GUARD
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B
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ʚ ADJUSTING THE WORKING POSITION
Before using the Excelion alpha grass cutter, its working position must be adjusted to the operator's size. This makes
it easier for the operator to use and requires little effort.
Adjusting the machine's working position to the operator's size is a 3-step process:
Adjusting the orientation of the handlebar
Fitting and adjusting the harness,
Balancing the tool
These various adjustments are repeated until the brush cutter is in a suitable working position.
TAKE CARE:
Take the time to properly adjust your harness and machine. This will guarantee your
usage comfort and prevent any discomfort.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
These operations help adjust the position of the handlebar to suit the user. Users must not work with their arms
stretched out or completely bent.
A
C
B
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FIT AND ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS
Adapting the length of the harness helps adjust the "vertical position" of the Excelion alpha grass cutter so that it is
within reach and the cutting head is pointing slightly downwards.
COMMENTS:
This adjustment is made at the same time as the balance adjustment and the orientation of the
handlebar
A
B
C
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BALANCING THE MACHINE
Loosen the Torx screw for the attachment point slightly.
Position the attachment point so that the Excelion alpha grass
cutter is balanced.
Tighten the Torx screw for the attachment point again.
ʚ CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (OR COUNTERWEIGHT)
TAKE CARE:
Use only PELLENC ALPHA 260 or PELLENC ALPHA 520 batteries to power the
EXCELION ALPHA grass cutter
CONNECTION
1– Present the battery up to the Excelion alpha grass cutter
arm, making sure it is the right way round (digital display
upwards)
2– Move the battery on so that the battery locking clip engages
with the battery section.
DISCONNECTION
1– Release the battery safety lock
2– Keeping the battery safety lock open, press the battery
locking clip. The battery then moves out a few centimetres.
3– Remove the battery.
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B
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B
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ʚ POWER ON OR OFF
ACTIVATE THE BATTERY
If the battery is on standby (screen off), press the battery on/off button.
POWER UP THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER
When the battery is connected, press:
• either the on/off button of the Excelion alpha grass cutter for 1 second (the battery “beeps”)
• or the battery on/off button.
Starting cycle aer turning on:
1– While the tool and the battery are connecting, a charging loop appears on the digital display, and the three LEDs
light up.
2– Once connection is established, the battery charge level appears on the Excelion alpha grass cutter digital display,
and the LEDs show the speed of the last cutter speed used.
COMMENT:
When the battery is connected to the tool, the information is shown on the Excelion alpha
grass cutter digital display, and disappears from the battery digital display.
POWER OFF THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER
To turn off the tool, press:
• either the on/off button of the Excelion alpha grass cutter for 1 second (the battery “beeps”)
• or the battery on/off button.
The grass cutter digital display shows “BYE”.
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Before starting the Excelion alpha grass cutter and beginning to work, make sure:
1– that the grass cutter is properly attached to the harness
2– that the tool is properly balanced on the harness
3– that the height of the harness is adjusted for working comfort
4– that the Alpha TAPCUT cutting head is not in direct contact with the ground
5– that the work area is clear and there is nobody within a 15 metre radius
6– that the battery is properly connected, and the Excelion alpha grass cutter digital display is showing you the charge
level
7– that the speed selected is the correct one for your work.
ʚ STARTING THE EXCELION ALPHA GRASS CUTTER
To start the Excelion alpha grass cutter:
Press the safety trigger
1–
2– While pressing and holding the safety trigger, press twice
on the control trigger to start the cutter head rotating.
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3– Keep both triggers pressed while cutting.
If the control trigger is released for more than 1 minute, repeat the above process to restart the tool.
ʚ MANAGING CUTTER HEAD ROTATION SPEED
Adjusting the speed
Press the on/off button
to select one of the 3 programmed speeds. The LEDs display
the selected speed.
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of the Excelion alpha grass cutter
1– Speed 1 = Low speed: 1 LED on
2– Speed 2 = Average speed: 2 LEDs on
3– Speed 3 = High speed: 3 LEDs on
COMMENT:
The pressure exerted on the trigger makes it
possible to progressively increase the speed to
its maximum value.
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2
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ʚ BATTERY AUTONOMY AND WORKING EFFICIENCY
To optimise the autonomy of your PELLENC battery tool, the rotational speed of the cutting tool used must be adapted
to the type of mowing operation required.
The higher the rotational speed of the cutting tool is, the higher the energy consumption. Therefore the progressive
nature of the control trigger must be used to adjust the rotational speed of the cutting tool.
Trigger released = 0% of selected speed Trigger fully released = 100% of selected speed
Type of Vegetation or operation Cutting tool recommended Rotational speed recommended
Edges PELLENC wire Ø 2.4 mm Speed 1
Lawn PELLENC wire Ø 2.4 mm Speed 1
Grass PELLENC wire Ø 2.4 mm Speed 2
Dense and tall grass PELLENC wire Ø 2.4 mm Speed 3
ʚ THE CUTTING HEAD: TAP CUT ALPHA
For mowing and clearing edges. Mainly used in cases when the
wire suffers signicant wear and tear. (along walls or gratings).
(Head and wire Ø 2.4 supplied as standard)
Ø 2.4 PELLENC (up to 5 m)= lawn
Ø 3 PELLENC (up to 3.5 m)= dense grass and scrub brush
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Remove battery before tting the TAP CUT 2 cutter head
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C
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FITTING CUTTER WIRE TO ALPHA TAP-CUT
Remove battery before tting the cutter wire
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE CUTTING WIRE'S POSITION:
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ʚ THE DIFFERENT WORK TECHNIQUES
Before you start mowing, analyse the surface area to be cleared, the nature of the surface, the slope, the presence
of obstacles etc.
Also pay attention to the wind direction, which can have an impact, to facilitate the disposal of cut grass.
IMPORTANT:
Always keep a minimum distance of 50mm between the cutting head and the obstacle
to avoid any risk of damage to the tool and "wires" (cutting wires).
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SIMPLE MOWING
Simply move the tool in semi-circles from left to right while gradually advancing. Keep the cutting tool parallel to the
ground while weeding, and make sure the cutting head does not touch the ground.
SIMPLE MOWING ON SLOPES
Always follow the slope. Avoid moving up and down the slope.
Start at the bottom, letting cut grass fall downwards, thus
avoiding using the cutting tool on already cut grass.
Work in one direction only, area by area.
MOWING ALONG WALLS, FENCES, AROUND TREES AND FLOWER BEDS
Protect bark and the edge of ower beds by using the guard
as a shield between the surface area to be cleared and the
vegetation to be protected.
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NOTE:
HAVE YOUR MACHINE SERVICED EVERY 400 HOURS OR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY A PELLENC
APPROVED DISTRIBUTOR.
ALWAYS STORE THE TOOL CLEAN AND IN A DRY PLACE, WITH THE BATTERY CHARGED.
Maintenance task
Cleaning the Excelion alpha grass cutter (no high-
pressure cleaner but by blasting or brushing)
Visual verication of machine safety procedures
(safety guard)
Verication of the functioning of the trigger safety
Tightening cutting tool's attachment to the shaft
(absence of distortion or wear and tear)
Battery level verication
Machine check by an approved Pellenc dealer
After
starting up
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Every two
hours
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Monthly
After use
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Every
year or as
necessary
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ʚ REFERENCES
CUTTING HEAD: TAP CUT ALPHA
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Ref. 133045
Ref. 138009
Ref. 133895
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Ref. 134825
Ref. 134730
Ref. 57188
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Nylon wire
Nylon wire shell
Ø 2.4 mm (70 m at ±1%) = 79601
Ø 3 mm (56 m at ±1%) = 108911
ACCESSORIES:
Harness = 133937
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Counterweight = 57195
The counterweight balances the Excelion alpha and connects
it to the offset battery.
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■ INCIDENTS
USER GUIDE Grass cutter Excelion alpha
53_144013-A
Repairer
Solutions.
Verications
User
Flip the battery switch
Battery switch
User
correctly
Connect the battery
properly connected
Check that the battery is
User
PELLENC
Charge the battery
not fully discharged
Check that the battery is
board if the LEDs
Change the control
At an authorised
distributor
authorised
the previous points
up and verication of
remain off after starting
PELLENC distributor
PELLENC
authorised
sensor
Change the trigger or
At an authorised
PELLENC distributor
distributor
PELLENC
distributor
authorised
board
Change the control
At an authorised
PELLENC distributor
Probable cause
Status of LEDs
Status of
battery LED
Problem
Battery
Battery is off
Off
0
Communication
problem with battery
Off
The tool does not
Control board
I
start
operating
Control board
A trigger is no longer
On
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■ INCIDENTS
Repairer
Solutions.
USER GUIDE Grass cutterv Excelion alpha
User
Change the cover
distributor
PELLENC
authorised
53_144013-A
distributor
PELLENC
authorised
Change the motor shaft
distributor
PELLENC
authorised
sensor
Change the trigger or
Verications
Probable cause
Status of LEDs
distortion
Check there is no
Check the condition of
Cutting head damaged
On
I
At an authorised
the shaft (no distortion)
Motor shaft damaged
PELLENC distributor
operating
A trigger is no longer
Status of
battery LED
Problem
The cutting
or vibrates
excessively
unusual noise
head makes an
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■ INCIDENTS
USER GUIDE Grass cutter Excelion alpha
53_144013-A
Repairer
Solutions.
Verications
distributor
PELLENC
authorised
sensor
Change the trigger or
At an authorised
PELLENC distributor
PELLENC
authorised
Change the cord
the cord
Check the condition of
distributor
User
roughly 5 minutes
Let the tool down for
battery
4 beeps from the
User
Recharge the battery (if
less than 10% charged)
window
the battery charge
When stopped, check
level shown in the side
User
grass cutter on again
Turn the Excelion alpha
The battery LED and
digital displays are off
Probable cause
Status of LEDs
Status of
battery LED
Problem
operating
A trigger is no longer
severed
The power cord is
discharged
temperature limit
The tool has reached its
Off
I
during use
The tool stops
The battery is
more than 4 seconds.
on/off button of tool for
Accidental pressure on
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■ PELLENC. WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE
I. Legal warranty
A. Warranty against latent defects
Apart from the commercial warranty provided for under Article II, Article 1641 of the Civil Code provides that «the seller is bound to a warranty on account of latent
defects of the object sold which render it unt for the use for which it was intended, or which would impair said use to the extent that the buyer would not have acquired
it, or would only have given a lesser price for it, had he known of them».
Article 1648 of the Civil Code «The action resulting from latent defects must be brought by the purchaser within two years after the discovery of the defect. «
B. Legal warranty of conformity
Article L.217-4 of the Consumer Code «The seller delivers goods in conformity with the contract and is liable for defects of conformity existing upon delivery.
The seller is also liable for any lack of compliance resulting from the packaging, assembly or installation instructions whenever its contractual liability is engaged in this
regard or the latter are carried out under its responsibility
Article L.217-5 of the Consumer Code «The goods are comply with the contract:
1) If they are suitable for the purpose usually expected of similar goods and, where applicable:
- If it matches the description given by the seller and possess the qualities that were presented to the buyer in the form of a sample or model;
- If it has the qualities that a buyer can reasonably expect given the public statements made by the seller, the producer or its representative, especially in advertising
or labelling;
2. Or, if it has the characteristics dened by mutual agreement of the parties or is t for any particular purpose that the buyer made known to the seller and that the
latter accepted.
Article L.217-12 of the Consumer Code «legal action resulting from lack of conformity lapses two years after delivery of the goods».
II. Pellenc Commercial Warranty
A. Contents
1. General Information
In addition to legal warranties, client users benet from the commercial warranty on PELLENC products covering the exchange and replacement of parts recognised
out of use, caused by machining defects, assembly defects or material defects, whatever the cause.
The warranty forms an inseparable whole with the product sold by PELLENC.
2. Spare Parts
The commercial warranty also covers original PELLENC spare parts, excluding labour and to the exclusion of certain parts of each product provided at delivery.
B. Duration of the warranty
1. General Information
PELLENC products are guaranteed under the commercial warranty as from delivery to the customer for a period of two (2) years for products connected to a PELLENC
battery, and for a period of one (1) year for other PELLENC products.
2. Spare Parts
PELLENC spare parts replaced under the product warranty are guaranteed under the commercial warranty as from delivery of he PELLENC product to the customer
for a period of two (2) years for products connected to a PELLENC battery, and for a period of one (1) year for other PELLENC products.
In the case of products connected to a Pellenc battery, parts that are replaced in the under the product warranty after the 12th month of use, are covered for a period
of one (1) year.
C. Warranty exclusions
Excluded from the commercial warranty are products that have been subject to abnormal use, or were used under conditions and for purposes other than those for
which they were manufactured, especially in the case of non-compliance with conditions stipulated in this user manual.
It does not apply in case of shock, fall, neglect, lack of supervision or maintenance or in case of transformation of the product. Also excluded from the warranty are
products that have been subject to tampering, alteration or modication by the client user.
Wear parts and/or consumables cannot be covered by the warranty.
III. Implementation of the commercial warranty
1. Product commissioning and commissioning declaration
The DISTRIBUTOR undertakes to complete the computer commissioning declaration form, no later than eight days after the delivery of the property to the user customer,
in order to activate the latter on the www.pellenc.com website under «warranties and training» in the «extranet» menu, using the identier previously provided to them
by PELLENC.
Failing that, commissioning declaration will not be effective and implementation of the PELLENC commercial warranty will not occur. As a consequence thereof, the
DISTRIBUTOR must ensure the nancial burden of its intervention under the warranty without being able to pass on the cost to the client user.
The DISTRIBUTOR shall also undertake to complete the warranty card or the certicate of warranty and commissioning for self-propelled equipment provided with the
product after having the client user sign and date it.
IV. Paid after-sales service
A. General Information
Malfunctions, breakdowns, breakages resulting from misuse, neglect or improper maintenance by the client user as well as malfunctions resulting from normal wear of
the product are subject to the payment of after-sales service, even during the period of the legal and commercial warranty. After-sales service repairs that fall outside
of the legal and commercial warranty also include maintenance, adjustments, diagnostics of all types, and cleaning without the present list being exhaustive.
B. Wear parts and consumables
Wear parts and consumables also fall within the after-sales service.
C. Spare Parts
Paid after-sales service also covers original PELLENC spare parts, excluding labour and outside the legal and commercial warranty period.
In case of replacement of original PELLENC spare parts in the context of after-sales service, said latter are covered by a warranty of one year as from the installation date.
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■ "EC" STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
MANUFACTURER PELLENC
ADRESS Quartier Notre Dame
84120 Pertuis (FRANCE)
PERSON/ENTITY AUTHORISED TO COMPILE THE TECHNICAL
PELLENC
DOSSIER
ADRESS Quartier Notre Dame
84120 Pertuis (FRANCE)
WE HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE MACHINE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS:
- GENERIC NAME GRASS CUTTER
- FUNCTION MAINTAINING GREEN AREAS
- TRADE NAME EXCELION ALPHA
- TYPE EXCELION ALPHA
- MODEL EXCELION ALPHA
53S00001 - 53S49999
- SERIAL N°
COMPLIES WITH THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (2006/42/CE)
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING OTHER DIRECTIVES AND/OR RELEVANT PROVISIONS:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2003/10/EC Noise Directive
2002/44/EC Vibrations Directive
2011/65/EU ROHS Directive
1907/2006 REACH Regulation
2012/19/EC WEEE Directive
2000/14/EC
53T00001 - 53T49999
53U00001 - 53U49999
THE FOLLOWING HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARDS WERE USED:
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014
EN 50636-2-91:2014
EN 55014-2 :2009
EN 60335-4: 2013
THE FOLLOWING OTHER STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN USED
EN 55014-1 :2012
EN 61000-4-2 :2009
EN 61000-4-3 :2011
Sound Level at the maximum operating rating
Symbol Value Unit Reference Remark
L
WAm
L
The recording of the measured sound power level and of the guaranteed sound power level has been performed according to a
procedure in accordance with directive 2000/14/CE appendix V.
ISSUED IN PERTUIS, 20/06/2018
Jean-Marc GIALIS
Managing Director
WAg
93 dB(A) 1 pW Measured sound power level
94 dB(A) 1 pW Guaranteed sound power level
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