Spear & Jackson HTEG47A-660 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

600W

Electric
Hedge Trimmer

HTEG47A-660

ORIGINAL

MANUAL

Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your 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 2067

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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760

For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability
rmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.

3 YEARS GUARANTEE

As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers war­ranty and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.

7 DAYS A WEEK TECHNICAL SUPPORT

We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manu­al guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2067
for technical support, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.

We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products for the future.

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CONTENTS

Safety Information 04

Description of symbols 04
General safety
Personal safety
Operational safety
Maintenance and storage safety
Intended use

In The Box 12

Assemble 13

Unpacking 13
Blade sheath
Handle adjustment
Connection to the power supply

Operate 15

General operate 15
Remove the blade sheath
Switching on/off
Trimming times
Trimming

05

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Maintenance 18

General cleaning 19
Cleaning the blades
Repair

19

Storage
Transportation
Recycling and disposal

20

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Technical Data 21

Troubleshooting 22

Warranty 23

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

The following warning symbols appear throughout
safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge trimmer.

IMPORTANT!

Please read all of the safety and
operating instructions carefully
before using this tool.

WARNING!

This is a warning symbol. This
symbol is used throughout the user
guide whenever there is a risk of
personal injury. Ensure that these
warnings are read and understood
at all times.

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

this manual and indicate the appropriate

Warning! Switch the product off
and disconnect it from the power
supply before assembly, cleaning,
adjustments, maintenance, storage
and transportation.

Guaranteed sound power level.

101

Keep fingers away from moving
blades.

Do not expose the product to rain
or wet conditions (moisture).

Wear protect mask

Double insulations, Class II appliance.

Wear proper safety gloves.

Waste Disposal and Environmental

Disconnect the mains plug
immediately if the cable is
damaged, has been badly twisted
or is completely cut through and
in the event that the device is left
unattended for a short time.

Objects thrown by the product
could hit the user or other
bystanders. Always ensure that
other people and pets remain at
a safe distance from the product
when it is in operation. In general,
children must not come near the
area where the product is.

Protection!

Be environmentally friendly. Return
the tool, accessories and packaging
to a recycling centre when you have
finished with them.

Electrical machines do not belong in
domestic waste.

Take the equipment to a waste
disposal site. The plastic and
metal parts that are used can be
separated out into pure grade,
which allows recycling.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine

GENERAL SAFETY

physical, sensory or

IMPORTANT!

■

Keep this instruction

manual in a safe
place for future reference.

■

Read the instructions

carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and
the proper use of the
equipment.

■

Never allow children or

people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use
the hedge trimmer. Local
regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.

■

Never use the machine

while people, especially
children, or pets are
nearby. Keep in mind that
the operator or user is
responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring
to other people or their
property.

■

This appliance is not

intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced

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.

■

Don’t use the appliance

without reading the
instruction manual.

■

Children should be

supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.

Work area safety

■

Keep the 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.

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■

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 outlet. Never
modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric
shock.

■

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)
protected supply. Use of
an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock. The
maximum operating current
of the RCD must be less
than 30mA.

Power tool use and care

■

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

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The correct power tool will
do the job better and more
safely when operated 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.

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. 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 the risk of 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

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