westfalia 940770 Cordless Grass and Hedge Shears Instruction Manual

westfalia 940770 Cordless Grass and Hedge Shears

Product Information

The Cordless Grass and Hedge Shears (Article No. 94 07 70) is a battery- powered garden tool that comes with a set of interchangeable blades for grass and hedge trimming. The device  features an ON/OFF switch, a safety switch, a flexible joint with a push-button, a gear cover, and a charging station. The device is designed to be used for trimming small areas of grass around flower beds, lawn edges, and shrub shoots. The device can also be used for  trimming shrubs and hedges. The device should not be used for cutting large branches or tough materials. The device should not be used in wet or humid environments, and it should not be used in the dark. The battery of the device should only be charged with the included charging station and AC adapter.

Product Usage Instructions

Charging the Battery: Charge the battery before using the device. To charge the battery, insert it into the charging station (12) and connect it to the AC adapter.

Inserting and Removing the Battery:

1. To insert the battery, slide it into the battery compartment until it clicks into place (1).
2. To remove the battery, press the release buttons on both sides of the battery compartment and pull the battery out.

Turning the Device On and Off:

1. To turn the device on, press and hold the safety switch (3) inward and then press the ON/OFF switch (2).
2. To turn the device off, release the ON/OFF switch.

Changing Blades: To change blades, first, lift the gear cover (Step 1), and then pull the gear cover forward using the tab (Step 2).

Safety Precautions:

• Read and understand the manual before using the device.
• Wear face, hand, and foot protection while using the device.
• Do not force the device while cutting. Allow it to work at its designed rate.
• Do not use the device in wet or humid environments.
• Do not use the device in the dark.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair while using the device.
• Make sure to have a safety stand when operating the grass and hedge shears.

Dear Customers
With the accessory, the cordless grass and hedge shears can be used for many tasks in the garden. The feature of this machine is the long runtime: The battery can be charged at any time, regardless of the charging condition and without damaging the cells. There is no memory effect.
Please familiarize yourself with the proper usage of the grass and hedge shears by reading and following each chapter of this manual, in the order presented. Keep these operating instructions for further reference.
This operating instruction contains important details for handling the grass and hedge shears. Please pass the manual on along with the grass and hedge shears if it is handed over to a third party!

Overview

Safety Notes

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

• persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the grass and hedge shears, unless they are supervised and brief by a qualified person.

• Keep bystanders out of the working area. Stop working with the unit if bystanders are in the vicinity of the grass- and hedge shears. Do not leave the grass and hedge shears unattended.

• The grass and hedge shears can lead to serious injuries in case of improper handling and misuse. Read and understand the manual first before using the unit.

• Use the grass and hedge shears only for the intended use to cut grass around flower beds and along sidewalks and trim-ming young shoots of leaves, bushes, shrubs and hedges. Do not cut thick branches or similar material.

• Do not use the grass and hedge shears near flammable liquids or gases.

• The grass and hedge shears is not designed for continuous, professional use.

• Do not expose the grass and hedge shears to rain. Do not operate the unit in damp or wet locations and do not cut wet foliage. Do not work in the dark.

• Before using, check the grass and hedge shears for any damaged parts and do not use the grass and hedge shears if damages are detected.

• According to application wear suitable clothing and protective equipment. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery etc. Tie up long hair.

• Make sure to have a safety stand when operating the grass and hedge shears. When using ladder or scaffold, make sure the stands are stable and cannot topple over. Always keep yourself balanced when cutting with the grass and hedge shears.

• Do not carry the grass and hedge shears with the fingers on the ON/OFF switch. To protect the blades when not in use always slide the blade protection over the blades. Careful handling with the grass and hedge shears reduces the risk of injury.

• Do not attempt to remove cut material from the blades or to hold material to be cut when the blades are running. Remove jammed material from the blades after the grass and hedge shears is switched off. A moment of inattention while operating the grass and hedge shears may result in serious personal injury.

• The blades are very sharp. Do not touch the blades during use and keep fingers, hair, clothing and similar objects away from the blades. Switch on the unit only when your fingers and feet are clear off the blades. Please note that the blades will still move for some seconds after switching off. Wait unit the blades have come to a standstill.

• Keep the blades always sharp and clean. Replace defective or completely worn blades with original parts only. Blunt blades will overload of the grass and hedge shears.

• When cutting grass or hedges make sure the blades will not touch stones, wire etc. Always make sure metal parts, fences etc. cannot be caught in the blades. This will lead to damage to the blades and the unit. When the blades become blocked, immediately switch off the unit.

• Do not force the grass and hedge shears while cutting. Allow the unit to work at the rate for which it was designed.

• While trimming scrubs or hedges make sure not to cut hidden electric wires (fairy lights or similar). Always keep a safe distance to high-voltage power lines.

• Charge the battery of the grass and hedge shears only with the included charging station and charger. Do not charge other devices with this accessory.

• Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature between 10º C and 40º C. A charged battery can be used to power the unit under ambient temperature conditions between 0º C and 50º C.

• Do not expose the battery to extreme conditions such as heat or impacts. The battery can be damaged and corro-sive liquid can leak out. Battery acid is very aggressive and can lead to serious acid burns.

• When not in use, store the battery in a dry place between 10º C and 30º C out of reach of children and persons in need of supervision.

• Do not disassemble burn or short-circuit batteries.

• Should the grass and hedge shears become damaged do not use it and have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer support department. Do not disassemble the grass and hedge shears or try repairing it yourself.

Symbol Explanation

• Warning! Improper operation can lead to serious injury.
• Read and understand the manual before using the device!
• Wear face protection!
• Wear hand protection!
• Wear foot protection!
• Do not expose the device to rain!
• Beware of objects being thrown!

Operation

Before first Use
Remove the grass and hedge shears and the accessory from the packaging. Keep packaging materials out of reach of small children. There is risk of suffocation!
Do not dispose off the protective covers for the blades of the grass and hedge shears. To protect you from serious injuries and when not in use always slip the protective covers over the blades.

Charging the Battery
Charge the battery before first use.

1. Insert the battery into the charging station (12) and connect the charger (16) with the charging station and the wall socket. The rechargeable battery (1) fits in one position only into the charging station. The charging indicator lamp (15) turns on red and indicates that the battery is charged.
2. After charging process (3 – 5 hours) the charging indicator lamp (15) turns on green. Remove the battery from the charging station and unplug the power cord.

Hints:
The electronics protects the battery from over-charging, over-heating and total discharge. There is no loss of charge. The battery is characterized by low self-discharge. A fully charged battery is always ready for use, even if you do not use it for months.
A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period does not develop its full capacity until after approx. 5 charging/discharging cycles. When properly using the battery it can be charged up to 1000 times.
If you notice during operation that the blade movement slows down or stops abruptly, the battery is discharged. Always avoid discharging the battery completely.
We recommend ordering a second battery under the article no. 81 50 51, so will be able to operate the grass and hedge shears continuously.

Inserting the Battery into the Grass and Hedge Shears

1. Insert the battery into the grass and hedge shears by pushing the battery all the way into the battery slot.
2. For removing the battery, simultaneous-ly hold both buttons on the battery pressed and pull it out.

Switching ON and OFF

1. To turn the grass and hedge shears on, first press the safety switch (3) inwards and then depress the ON/OFF switch (2).

2. To turn off the grass and hedge shears, release the ON/OFF switch.
   Please note that the blades will run for some seconds after switching off the unit. First wait for the blades to come to standstill and then place the unit down.

Inserting and Removing the Blades
Remove the battery from the unit before inserting or detaching the blades. Always wear protective gloves while handling the blade.

1. Turn the grass and hedge shears upside down and pull the clip of the gear cover (step 1) upwards. Hold the gear cover firmly and pull the cover forwards to remove from the grass and hedge shears (step 2).

2. After taking off the blade you will see the gear wheel. Make sure that no dirt or grass leaves get into the gear. Remove any dirt around the gear prior to re-attach the blades.
   
   Attention! Do not touch the safety switch and the ON/OFF switch prior to re-attach the gear cover. There is risk of injury!

3. To re-attach the gear cover (6) first arrange the locking pins at the bottom side of the gear cover into the provided notches on the unit. Slide the gear cover in direction to the blades until the gear cover locks visibly and audibly with the housing. For inserting and remov-ing the blade for hedges and bushes, proceed in similar way.

Angle Adjustment
The handle of the grass and hedge shears can be tilt to totally 6 angle positions (incl. 0° position).
Hold the unit on the handle and press the PUSH button inwards. Tilt down or lift up the handle according to the working position you need for the respective application.

Using the Wheel Assy

1. Press the wheel assy in the grass and hedge shears until the assy locks audible. On both sides of the housing you willfind two notches. Make sure the wheel assy locks in these notches.
2.  Use the wheel assy when trimming grass over the ground. Hold the handle of the 1 grass and hedge shears firmly in your hand and do not force the grass and hedge shears while trimming.
   3. To remove the wheel assy, hold the handle of the grass and hedge shears firmly in one hand and jerky pull the wheel assy out of the unit.

Using the Extension Pole and Wheel Assy

1. Remove the battery (1) from the extension pole.
2. To extend the extension pole, release the lever (10). Pull out the extension pole up to the desired length and close the re-lease lever (10) again.
3. Fold down the bracket (11) in order to lock both components together.
4. Insert the grass and hedge shears into the extension pole.
5. Inset the rechargeable battery (1) into the slot of the extension pole.
6. For switching on the unit, first press the safety switch (7) on the extension pole and then depress the ON/OFF-Switch (8). Please note that the ON/OFF switch (2) on the grass and hedge shears is out of order while the extension pole is connected.

Possible Combinations while using the Grass and Hedge Shears
With the included accessories (hedge blades, wheel Assy and extension pole) there is a variety of combinations for the required application. These possible combinations shall facilitate your work while cutting bushes, shrubs, hedges and grass around sidewalks.
Examples:

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pruner Attachment (Optionally, Art. 84 66 10)
When using the pruner attachment please also notice the following safety notes:
Please note the included General Safety Notes and the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

• Keep the tool out of reach of children. It is not a toy.
• Only use this unit according to this instruction manual and for the intended use. The unit has not been designed for continu-ous, professional use.
• Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a qualified person.
• Never direct the power tool towards people or animals.
• Protect the unit from humidity and extreme temperatures. Do not allow water or any other liquids to enter the unit.
• Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep hands away from the sawing range. Do not reach under the workpiece. Contact with the saw blade can lead to injuries.
• Apply the tool to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
• When sawing, the pivoting shoe must always faces against the workpiece. The saw blade can become wedged and lead to loss of control over the tool.
• When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and then pull the saw blade out of the cut only after it has come to a standstill.

This way you can avoid kickback and can place down the tool securely.

• Use only sharp, flawless saw blades. Bent or blunt saw blades can break or cause kickback.
  Do not slow down the saw blade by applying side pressure after switching off. The saw blade can be damaged, break or cause kickback.

• Clamp the material to be processed well. Do not support the workpiece with your hand or foot. Do not touch objects or the floor with the saw running. Danger of kickback.

• Do not cut or saw where there might be hidden electric wires, gas or water pipes. Do not use the saw for cutting bricks, concrete, cellular concrete, natural stone or tiles. Do not use the saw for cutting pipes still containing liquids. Do not saw into unknown materials. Keep the line of cut above and below the workpiece free of obstacles.

• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.

• For your own safety, wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear protection while working with the pruner saw.

• Should the unit become damaged do not use it any further. Do not disassemble the unit or try to repair it yourself. Have it repaired by a professional or contact our customer support department.

Pruner Attachment (Option, Art. 84 66 10)
For this machine a pruner attachment is available under the article number 84 66 10.

Intended Use

• The pruner has been exclusively designed for cutting wood. Avoid cutting chipboard, plastics, PVC, fibreglass, drywall, sheet steel, iron, Aluminium and similar materials.
• The intended use also includes an operation following the operating instructions. Any use beyond these parameters (different media, applying force) or any changes (reconstruction, no original accesso-ry) can lead to serious risks and is regarded as use that is contrary to the intended purpose.

Before first Use

• Remove the pruner attachment from the packaging.
• Check all parts for damage in transit and do not use a damaged saw.
• Keep packaging materials out of reach of children. There is risk of suffocation!

Attaching the Pruner Attachment

• Hook the pruner attachment into the motor unit and press it into position, until it snaps into place.
• To remove the pruner attachment, press the release buttons on the sides and detach the pruner attachment from the motor unit.

Inserting/Replacing the Saw Blade

• Before inserting or replacing the saw blade detach the pruner attachment from the motor unit to prevent an unintentional start of the tool.
• Please note that the saw blade and the blade clamp will become hot during operation. Wear safety gloves when inserting the saw blade to prevent burns and cuts.
• Do not use saw blades with a length of over 150 mm.
• Use only suitable saw blades and do not use dull, damaged or bent saw blades.
• Keep the blade clamp always clean.

1. Loosen the hex socket screw on the blade clamp and loosen the clamping piece.
2. Insert a suitable jig saw blade with the cutting side down into the saw blade clamp. Never insert the saw blade with the cutting side up.
3. Secure the saw blade to the blade clamp with the clamping piece and the hex socket screw. Make sure the blade clamp is firmly secured!
   Suitable saw blades are available from Westfalia.

Operating

• The pruner is intended for both-hand operation only. When working, always hold the pruner as shown in the figure on the right with both hands only.
• Never reach your hands over the blade clamp or the protective bracket. There is risk of injuries!

Switch ON the motor unit as usual. First, allow the saw blade to run and then bring the protective bracket into contact with the surface of the workpiece. Only use low pressure when operating the pruner. Do not start cutting before the bracket is in contact with the workpiece or the saw blade contacts the surface of an object. There is danger of serious injury or damages.

The saw blade should not be longer than required for the intended cut. A 4 cm longer saw blade will avoid excessive kickback.

Note: Immediately switch OFF the pruner if the saw blade comes loose, is crooked or damaged or if the saw blade jams. Slightly open the sawn split in the workpiece and extract the saw blade. Do not try to finish the cutting process with a jammed saw blade to avoid injury or damaging the pruner and the saw blade.

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storing
For best performance, always keep the saw blade and the pruner in good order.

• Before carrying out any work on the pruner, remove the pruner attachment from the motor unit.
• To clean the blade clamp, slightly tap the pivoting shoe on an even surface. To remove bigger cutting residue, clean the blade clamp with a paintbrush or with compressed air.
• Do not allow liquids of any kind enter the pruner saw.
• Check that all screws and parts of the pruner are firmly secured in regular intervals.
• Store the pruner attachment out of the reach of children and persons in need of supervision.
• Before cleaning or maintaining the grass and hedge shears remove the battery and then the blades. Handle the blade with protective gloves.
• After each use and before using for next time check the unit form obvious defects such as loose, worn and damaged parts. Always check the firm fit of all screws and the blade.
• Use only a dry or lightly moistened cloth to clean the grass and hedge shears. Do not use abrasive or aggressive chemicals as benzene or thinner, which may dissolve plastic parts.
• Always keep the ventilation slots clean and free from obstructions. If necessary, clean the ventilation slots with a soft paint brush.
• After cleaning and before each use, coat the blades with environ-mentally compatible machine oil. Otherwise, the machine requires no maintenance or lubrication.
• Keep the battery slot of the grass and hedge shears always clean.
• Make sure not to touch the safety switch and the ON/OFF switch while carrying the grass and hedge shears.
• Always slip over the protective cover over the blades while carrying or when not in use.
• Store the grass and hedge shears in a dry and frost and dust free location together with the included accessory.

Replacement Parts

• Replacement Rechargeable Battery Article No. 81 50 51 or 93 92 77
• Replacement Grass Shears Blades Article No. 81 50 48
• Replacement Hedge Blades Article No. 81 50 49

Batteries do not belong in household garbage.
For battery disposal, please check with you  local council.

Technical Data

• Grass- and 1100 min-1 No Load Speed
• 200 mm Cutting Length of Hedge Blade
• 160 mm Cutting Length of Gras Blade
• Art. 846610 150 mm Maximum Length of Saw Blades for the Optional Art. 846610
• ca. 50 min Operating Time with fully charged Battery
• 1900 g Weight
• 77 dB LpA Sound Pressure Level
• 87 dB LWA Sound Power Level
• Hand-Arm-Vibration 2,1 m/s2 K = 1,5 m/s2 Hand Arm Vibration

• 81 50 51 / 93 92 77 Article No.
• 10° C … 40° C Environmental Temperature during Charging
• 10,8 V Output
• Art. 81 50 51 1300 mAh Capacity Art. 81 50 51
• Art. 93 92 77 1500 mAh Capacity Art. 93 92 77
• Art. 81 50 51 14 Wh Power Art. 81 50 51
• Art. 93 92 77 16,2 Wh Power Art. 93 92 77
• Lithium Ion Battery Type
• 3 – 5 Stunden Charging Time approx
• 90 x 50 x 50 mm Dimensions
• 188 g Weight

EC Declaration of Conformity

We, the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany, Werkzeugstraße 1, D-58093 Hagen, declare by our own responsibility that the product
Cordless Grass and Hedge Shears
Article No. 94 07 70
is according to the basic requirements, which are defined in the European Directives and their amendments.

• 2011/65/EU
  Restriction of the Use of certain hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic Equipment (RoHS)

• 2014/30/EU
  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013

• 2006/42/EG
  Machinery
  EN 50636-2-94:2014

• 2000/14/EG
  Outdoor Directive (87 dB LWA)

The technical documentations are on file at the QA department of the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany.
Hagen, 19rd of June 2021

Customer Services

Deutschland
Westfalia
Werkzeugstraße 1
D-58093 Hagen
Telefon: (0180) 5 30 31 32
Telefax: (0180) 5 30 31 30
Internet: www.westfalia.de

Schweiz
Westfalia
Wydenhof 3a
CH-3422 Kirchberg (BE)
Telefon: (034) 4 13 80 00 Telefax: (034) 4 13 80 01
Internet: www.westfalia-versand.ch

Österreich
Westfalia
Moosham 31
A-4943 Geinberg OÖ
Telefon: (07723) 4 27 59 54
Telefax: (07723) 4 27 59 23
Internet: www.westfalia-versand.at

Disposal

Dear Customer,
Please help avoid waste materials. If you at some point intend to dispose of this article, then please keep in mind that many of its components consist of valuable materials, which can be recycled. Please do not discharge it in the rubbish bin, but check with  your local council for recycling facilities in your area.

References

• Westfalia Versand Österreich | Werkzeug ✓ Garten ✓ Technik ✓ & mehr
• Westfalia Versand Schweiz | Werkzeug ✓ Garten ✓ Technik ✓ & mehr
• Westfalia Versand Deutschland | Werkzeug ✓ Garten ✓ Technik ✓ & mehr

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