Qualcast 407635 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.

January 2018

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 500.

41cm 18V 1.5Ah Cordless Pole
Hedge Trimmer

407635

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Contents

General Safety Warnings..........................................................................................3

Intended use........................................................................................................... 16

Symbols..............................................................................................................16

In the box...............///./............................................................................................19

Assembly..............................................................................................................21

Operating the hedge trimmer.........//.......................................................................24

Maintenance and Storage..........//...........................................................................27

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................28

Technical Data............/.....//....................................................................................29

Recycling and Disposal........../...............................................................................30

Warranty...............................................................................................................31

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General Safety Warnings

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, fire 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.

• Work area safety

- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.

- Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

- Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

• Electrical safety

- Power tool plugs must match the socket. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will reduce the

risk of electric shock.

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- 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.

- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

electric shock.

- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.

- If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD
with a tripping current of 30mA or less) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

shock.

NOTE: The term ‘residual current device (RCD)’ may
be replaced by the term ‘ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI)’ or ‘earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)’.

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• Personal safety

- 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
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment, such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.

- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the ‘Off’ position before connecting to the power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.

- Remove any adjusting key or spanner before turning
the power tool on. A spanner or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.

- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.

- Dress sensibly. 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.

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- If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Power tool use and care

- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

- 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.

- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.

- Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

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- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.

- 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.

• Service

- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

Battery safety warnings

• Immediately remove the battery from the charger after
charging is complete.

• Remove the charged battery from the charger when not
in use.

• Never try to charge a damaged battery.

• Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged.

• Improper use of lithium-ion and lithium-polymer cells
and batteries may overheat, explode or self-ignite the
cells or batteries and cause serious injury.

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• Pay attention to correct polarity when inserting the
battery.

• Do not short-circuit the positive and negative terminals
of the battery (e.g. on a wire).

• Do not wear or store the battery with necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.

• Do not pierce or kick the battery, and protect it from
mechanical damage.

• Direct soldering to the battery is prohibited.

• Protect the battery from water, salt water, liquids and
moisture.

• Do not disassemble the battery or alter the battery.
The battery is equipped with various safety devices.
Damage to any of these safety devices may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or self-ignite. The safety
circuit of the battery must not be misused as a circuit
breaker.

• Keep the battery away from naked flames, stoves and
other sources of heat. Protect the battery from direct
sunlight, and do not store or use it in the car in warmer
weather. High temperatures damage the safety circuit
of the battery and can lead to overheating, explosion
or spontaneous ignition of the battery. Using the
battery under such conditions may also affect battery
performance and reduce the life of the battery.

• Do not place the battery in the microwave oven, in a
high-pressure container or on induction hobs.

• When not in use, the battery should be charged to
about 30-50% and stored at room temperature (19°C

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to 25°C). For longer storage, the battery must be
recharged once a year to avoid complete discharge.

• The permissible temperatures for charging the battery
are between 0°C and 40°C, for discharging between
0°C and 60°C.

• Battery and charger will be warm during charging. This
is normal and not indicative of a malfunction.

• Charging must not be continued if the battery does not
charge within the specified charging time; otherwise,
the battery may get hot, explode or ignite. Charging the
battery must be carried out at temperatures of 0°C to
40°C. Other temperatures may seriously damage the
battery or reduce the life of the battery.

• Insulate used batteries by wrapping the terminals with
tape or the like.

• Do not dispose of the battery by burning it, and do not
dispose of it with normal household waste. Take used
batteries to a local disposal or recycling point.

• In case of unusual odours during charging/discharging,
overheating, colour or shape changes or other
abnormalities, discontinue the use of the battery
immediately.

• If battery fluid gets into the eyes due to a leaking
battery: do not rub but rinse with plenty of water and
seek medical attention immediately. If left untreated, the
eye may be injured by the battery fluid.

• Charge the battery pack only in chargers that have
been separately tested and found to comply with EN
60335-2-29.

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Note: The batteries in your charger are Li-ion type.

Before disposing of damaged or used Li-ion batteries,
check your local hazardous waste regulations for the
disposal of the batteries. Or you can take the batteries
to a certified service for recycling.

• Please use the charger from the manufacturer. Please
read the user manual for the charger; failure to comply
with the safety instructions may cause electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.

Charger safety warnings

• The charger’s plug must match the socket. Never
modify the plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and
matching sockets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

• Only use your charger to charge batteries of the type
supplied with your tool. Other batteries could burst,
causing personal injury and damage.

• Only two battery packs are allowed to be charged
continuously, in order to prevent overheating of the
charger. It is necessary to allow the charger to cool
down before charging another battery.

• When charging is complete, unplug the charger from
the mains socket and remove the battery pack from the
charger. Do not leave the battery pack in the charger.

• Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to
disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.