TRUPER MAX-40C Cordless Hedge Trimmer User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: TRUPER

MAX-40C Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Manual

Cordless
Hedge Trimmer

Applies for:
Code: 102490
Model: MAX-40C

Read this manual thoroughly
before using the tool

To gain the best performance of
the tool, prolong the duty life,
make the Warranty valid if
necessary, and to avoid hazards
of fatal injuries please read and
understand this Manual before
using the tool.

Keep this manual for future references.

The illustrations in this manual are for reference
only. They might be different from the real tool.

Technical Data

Code: 102490
Description: Cordless hedge trimmer
Cut length: 26“
Voltage: 40 V
Cut capacity: 1/2”
Blade: Double action
Distance between teeth: 15/16”
Batteries: Ion-lithium 20 V 4 Ah | Charging time: 1 hour 20 minutes approximately
Charger: Input: Tension: 127 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Current: 2 A
Output: 21.5 V 3 A

The charger power cable has cable clamps type: Y
The construction class of the tool is: Class III
The construction class of the charger is: Reinforced insulation

WARNING Avoid the risk of electric shock or severe injury. When the power cable gets damaged
it should only be replaced by the manufacturer or at a Authorized Service Center.
The build quality of the electric insulation is altered if spills or liquid gets into the tool while in use.
Do not expose to rain, liquids and/or dampness.
WARNING Before gaining access to the terminals all power sources should be disconnected.

Power Requirements

Tools with double insulation are equipped with a polarized plug
(one prong is wider than the other). This plug will only fit in the right way into a
polarized outlet. If the plug cannot be introduced into the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still doesn’t fit, call a qualified electrician to install for you a polarized outlet. Do
not alter the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need of both a
grounded third power cord with three prongs or a grounded power connection.

When using an extension cable, verify the gauge is enough for
the power that your product needs. A lower gauge cable will cause voltage drop in the line, resulting in power loss and
overheating. The following table shows the right size to use depending on cable’s length and the ampere capability shown in
the tool’s nameplate. When in doubt use the next higher gauge.

Ampere
Capacity

|

Number of
Conductors

| Extension gauge
---|---|---
from 6 ft to 49 ft| higher than 49 ft
from 0 A and up to 10 A|

3 (one grounded)

| 18 AWG(*)| 16 AWG
from 10 A and up to 13 A| 16 AWG| 14 AWG
from 13 A and up to 15 A| 14 AWG| 12 AWG
from 15 A and up to 20 A| 8 AWG| 6 AWG

It is safe to use only if the extensions have a built-in artifact for over current protection.
AWG = American Wire Gauge. Reference: NMX-J-195-ANCE-2006

When operating power tools outdoors, use a grounded
extension cable labeled “For Outdoors Use”. These extensions are especially designed
for operating outdoors and reduce the risk of electric shock.

General power tools safety warnings

WARNING! Read carefully all safety warnings and instruction listed below. Failure to comply with any of
these warnings may result in electric shock, fire and / or severe damage. Save all warnings and instructions for
future references.

Work area
Keep your work area clean, and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas may cause accidents.

Never use the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Sparks generated by power tools may ignite the flammable material.
Keep children and bystanders at a safe distance while operating
the tool.
Distractions may cause loosing control.

Electrical Safety

The tool plug must match the power outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded power tools.
Modified plugs and different power outlets increase the risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, electric ranges and refrigerators.
The risk of electric shock increases if your body is grounded.
Do not expose the tool to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering into the tool increases the risk of electric shock.
Do not force the cord. Never use the cord to carry, lift or unplug
the 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 tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Using an adequate outdoor extension cord reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating the tool in a damp location cannot be avoided, use
a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Using a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of distraction while operating the tool may result in personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as safety glasses, anti-dust mask, non-skid shoes,
hard hats and hearing protection used in the right conditions significantly
reduce personal injury.

Prevent unintentional starting up. Ensure the switch is in the
“OFF” position before connecting into the power source and /
or battery as well as when carrying the tool.
Transporting power tools with the finger on the switch or connecting power
tools with the switch in the “ON” position may cause accidents.
Remove any wrench or vice before turning the power tool on.
Wrenches or vices left attached to rotating parts of the tool may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables a better control on the tool during unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
hair, clothes and gloves away from the moving parts.
Loose clothes or long hair may get caught in moving parts.
If you have dust extraction and recollection devices connected
onto the tool, inspect their connections and use them correctly.
Using these devices reduce dust-related risks.

Power Tools Use and Care

Do not force the tool. Use the adequate tool for your application.
The correct tool delivers a better and safer job at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the tool if the switch is not working properly.
Any power tool that cannot be turned ON or OFF is dangerous and should be
repaired before operating.

Disconnect the tool from the power source and / or battery
before making any adjustments, changing accessories or
storing.
These measures reduce the risk of accidentally starting the tool.

Store tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons
that are not familiar with the tool or its instructions to
operate the tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

The machine must not be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities; nor by persons
with no experience or knowledge in its use, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have
received prior instructions on the use of the machine.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
Service the tool. Check the mobile parts are not misaligned or
stuck. There should not be broken parts or other conditions that
may affect its operation. Repair any damage before using the
tool.

Most accidents are caused due to poor maintenance to the tools.
Keep the cutting accessories sharp and clean.
Cutting accessories in good working conditions are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

Use the tool, components and accessories in accordance with
these instructions and the projected way to use it for the type of
tool when in adequate working conditions.
Using the tool for applications different from those it was designed for, could
result in a hazardous situation.

Use and care of the battery-operated tool
Recharge only with the charger specified by .
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

This tool is in compliance with the Official Mexican Standard (NOM – Norma Oficial Mexicana).

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

Repair the tool in a Authorized Service Center
using only identical spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety rules for the use of hedge trimmers

• Safety is a combination of common sense, an alert mind and knowledge of how the tool works.
CAUTION • Read the manual carefully before starting to use the tool. Pay CAUTION to the safety rules, warning
symbols and danger, caution and warning notices in the manual and on the labels attached to the tool.
WARNING • The tool is designed for bush cutting only. Do not attempt to cut other types of material.

Batteries and charger

DANGER • Use only Truper Max chargers to charge
the tool battery. Using any other charger may result in fire
or risk of injury.

DANGER • Use only batteries specifically designed
for the tool. Other batteries may create a risk of fire or
explosion.
• Connect the charger to an alternating current (AC) supply
only.

DANGER • Do not use the charger outdoors.
• Watch polarity “+/-” when charging.
• Never recharge a leaking battery.
• Do not use batteries or the charger for purposes other
than those for which they were designed.
• Do not modify the contacts of the battery or the charger.
• Do not expose the batteries to temperatures above
122 °C.
DANGER • Never expose batteries to fire, they could
explode.
CAUTION • Batteries should be kept away from any
metallic object such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or any other object that could cause the terminals
to make contact, since it would cause a short circuit that
could cause burns or fire.
CAUTION • Under extreme conditions, battery fluid
may leak. If so, avoid any contact. If accidental contact
occurs, wash with abundant water, rinse with lemon juice
and vinegar. If the liquid enters in contact with the eyes,
wash with abundant water during several minutes and look
for medical help immediately. The liquid expelled from the
batteries could cause irradiation or burns.
CAUTION • To maximize battery life, fully discharge
the battery at least once a month. Do not leave the battery
uncharged for more than three months. Always charge the
battery to its maximum capacity. Before using the machine
for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of 1.5
hours.

• Avoid stopping constantly while operating the tool to
prevent damage to the battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, the battery may
explode. Consult local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause eye or skin damage. May be
toxic if swallowed.
• Do not charge the battery in the rain or in damp places.

Before operating the tool

• Do not use the tool in the rain or in wet conditions. The
electric motor is not waterproof.
• Novice users should be trained by an experienced user
in the use of the tool.
• The tool should not be used by children or persons
under 18 years of age. Persons over 16 years of age may
do so if they are trained under the supervision of an
expert.
DANGER • Never use the tool when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
CAUTION • Wear appropriate clothing to operate
the tool: tight fitting clothing, heavy-duty protective gloves
and safety glasses with side shields in accordance with
ANSI Z871.
• Make sure the tool is in perfect condition for safe use.
Do not turn it on if it is improperly adjusted or not fully
assembled or has any loose bolts.
• Do not use the tool without the protective guards
properly mounted and secured.
• Check the work area and remove any stones, glass, nails,
wires, ropes or any foreign objects. They could be thrown
or become entangled in the tool.
• Make sure visibility and light conditions are adequate to
see clearly, otherwise do not use the tool.

Safety rules for the use of hedge trimmers

When operating the tool After operating the tool
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting blade.
Do not remove the cut material or hold the material to be
cut when the blades are moving. Make sure the switch is
off when removing jammed material.
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, as the
cutting blade may contact hidden electrical wiring to
prevent possible electrical shock.
DANGER • Keep hands away from the blade.
Contact with the blade will result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING • Keep both feet firmly on the floor and
both hands holding the tool by the handles. Never
operate the tool with only one hand, otherwise the
operator and others present may be injured.
CAUTION • If the blade comes in contact with a
fence or any other hard object, immediately turn off the
engine and remove the battery cartridge. Check the blade
for damage and, if damaged, repair it immediately.
• Before checking the tool, servicing, repairing faults or
removing material caught in the blade, always switch off
the tool and remove the battery cartridge.
WARNING • Never point the blades at yourself or
others.
CAUTION • If the blades become jammed during
operation, turn the tool off and remove the battery
cartridge, then remove foreign objects using a tool such
as pliers. Do not do this by hand as the blades may move
when removing foreign objects and cause injury.

After operating the tool

• When moving, even while working, or storing the tool,
turn off the motor, remove the batteries and replace the
blade sheath.
• Clean the tool, and especially the blade, after use and
before long-term storage. Lightly oil the blade and replace
the sheath.
• Store the tool with its sheath on, in a dry place, out of
the reach of children. Never store the tool outdoors.

Parts

Preparation

Considerations for the use of batteries

• The batteries come DISCHARGED from the factory. They
will need to be charged for approximately 1.5 hours before
use.
• The normal charging temperature is from 32 °F to 113 °F.
Out of that range the load is suspended automatically until it
reaches the correct temperature, he normal discharge /
working temperature is 32 °F to 167 °F. If 167 °F is exceeded
the electronic control shuts off power to the tool until the
temperature reaches the optimum temperature range again.
When the battery is under normal voltage during work, the
tool stops working.
• Between each charge, give the charger 15 minutes of rest.
• In a hot environment or after prolonged use, the battery
may become too hot to recharge. Allow the battery to cool
down before attempting to recharge it.

Batteries charge

1. Connect the charger plug to a 127 V~.
2. Insert the batteries into the charger by sliding them as
shown in the picture. The red light should illuminate,
indicating that charging has started.
• When the batteries are fully charged, the green light will
turn on and the red light will turn off.
• Disconnect the charger from the power supply when
charging is complete.
• If the red-light remains on exceeding the recommended
charging time or if the red and green light flash alternately
it is a sign that the battery is defective. Replace it with a
new one.
• If the red-light flashes it is a sign that the battery
temperature is below 32 °F or above 113 °F. Wait until the
battery temperature is in the proper range to charge the
battery.

Batteries

• Once the batteries are charged, insert them into their
respective receptacles under the main handle.
• Slide the battery into its socket until you hear a click to
make sure they are seated properly.
• To remove the battery, press the latch (A) and slide the
battery out.
• To make sure the batteries are charged, press the
indicator button (B) next to each battery. The color of the
light indicates the charge level.

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.

Tool/batteries protection system

CAUTION • The tool is equipped with a system that
automatically stops the tool to prolong both its useful life and
that of the batteries, this happens in the following cases:
Overload. When the tool is forced, the battery consumes
abnormally high current levels. Suspend overexertion work
and turn the tool back on.
Overheating. Let the tool and battery cool before turning it
back on.
Over-discharge. The battery level is low. In this case,
remove the battery from the tool and charge it.

Start up

Blade Sheath

WARNING • Be careful not to touch the blades when
installing or removing the blade cover.
• To remove the cover, press where the arrows indicate and
pull the cover out.
• To put the sheath back on, insert the blade into the sheath
as far as it will go so that it is secured by the sheath itself.

Handle Angle Adjustment

• Press the lock button (F), and then rotate the handle to
adjust the angle. Once the desired angle is set, release the
button to lock it.
• The handle angle can be adjusted to either the right or the
left up to 90° in 45° increments.

handle adjustment

Turning ON

• To turn on the tool, hold the auxiliary handle (E) firmly with
one hand and with the other press the switch latch (C) and
pull the switch trigger (D).
• Fully depress the switch trigger.
WARNING • The switch lock prevents accidental
starting. NEVER use the tool if it starts just by squeezing the
switch trigger (D) and without depressing the switch lock
(C). Go to a Authorized Service Center
to repair the tools BEFORE using it.
• To turn the tool off, release the switch trigger so it returns
to the “OFF” position.
CAUTION • Before inserting the batteries in the tool,
always check that the switch trigger and its safety are
activated correctly and return to the “OFF” position when
released.

Operation

Working conditions

• Do not cut branches of 13cmm diameter (A) with the tool.
Cut branches 10 cm below the cutting height using branch
cutters before using the tool (B).

• Do not cut dead trees or similar hard objects. Doing so
may damage the tool.
• Do not trim grass or brush while using the cutting blades.
The cutting blades may become entangled in the grass or
brush.

Basic Operation

• Hold the tool with both hands and turn the tool on as
instructed on page 9.
• Tilt the blade in the cutting direction and move it calmly
and slowly at a speed of 3 to 4 seconds per meter.

Cutting tips

• To cut the top of a hedge evenly, tie a hedge at the
height the hedge should be.
• Use a string as a reference so that the blade maintains
the same height throughout the cut.

• To cut the side of the hedge evenly, cut from the bottom
down to the top, aligning the blade to the edge of the
hedge.
• The above point also applies to shaping the hedge (box
trimming, rounding, rtc.), trim from the root to the top for
a good finish.

WARNING Always keep both hands on the tool
handles.

Maintenance

Cleaning and care

• Regularly inspect all mounting bolts and make sure they
are tightened correctly. If any of the screws are loose,
tighten them immediately.
• Use a clean, soft cloth to clean the tools. Never use
alcohol or detergent. Remove the batteries before
cleaning.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or similar.
They may cause discoloration, deformation or cracking.

Cleaning and care of the blade

• Regularly inspect all mounting bolts and make sure they
are tightened properly. If any of the screws are loose,
tighten them immediately.
• Use a brush to clean the blade. Remove the batteries
before cleaning the blade.
• Lubricate the blade after each use and before long term
storage.

Storage

• Place the blade sleeve so that the blade is not exposed.
• Store the tool out of the reach of children, in a safe
place

Service

Tools should only be serviced at a
Authorized Service Center. Service and maintenance by
unqualified persons may be dangerous and may result in
personal injury and void the product warranty.

Environmental Protection

Electrical appliances and batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Please deliver this device as well as
its batteries with the contacts insulated with adhesive cloth to a recycling center.
Check the location of the nearest recycling center in your community

Authorized Service Centers

In the event of any problem contacting a Authorized Service Center, please see our
webpage www.truper.com to get an updated list, or call our toll-free numbers 800 690-6990 or 800 018-7873
to get information about the nearest Service Center.

Warranty policy

Code 102490
Model MAX-40C
Brand

Warranty. Duration: 3 years. Coverage: parts, components and workmanship against manufacturing or
operating defects, except if used under conditions other than normal; when it was not operated in accordance
with the instructive; was altered or repaired by personnel not authorized by Truper®. To make the warranty valid,
present the product, stamped policy or invoice or receipt or voucher, in the establishment where you bought it
or in Corregidora 22, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, 06060, where you can also purchase parts, components,
consumables and accessories. It includes the costs of transportation of the product that derive from its fulfillment
of its service network. . Phone number 800-018-7873. Made in China. Imported by Truper, S.A. de C.V. Parque
Industrial 1, Parque Industrial Jilotepec, Jilotepec, Edo. de Méx. C.P. 54257, Phone number 761 782 9100.

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