TEXAS GS 1680 Li Cordless Lopping Shear User Manual

TEXAS GS 1680 Li Cordless Lopping Shear

Warning symbols

• Warning:
  Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury

• Please read the user manual carefully before operating the machine.

• Use safety goggles

• Use work gloves

• Never place hands/fingers near the cutting area of the electric pruner during operations.

• Please use and store the battery only in a temperature range between +10℃ and max +45℃.

• Do not expose the equipment to extreme heat or fire

• Do not expose the equipment to rain/water and store it indoor

• Use and store battery charger only indoors.

• The appliance meets the requirement of double insulation according to safety standards

• Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with the household waste. This tool should be taken to your local recycling center for safe treatment.

Illustrations

Spare parts
Spare part drawings for the specific product can be found on our website www.texas.dk If you find the part numbers yourself, this will facilitate more rapid service.
For purchase of spare parts, please contact your dealer.

Safety

How to read the manual
Please read this instruction manual carefully, especially the safety warnings marked with the symbol:

When using the product, the safety instructions must be closely followed. Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. Make sure that you know how to stop and switch off the engine in case of accident. All instructions regarding safety and maintenance of the machine are for your own safety.

The warnings, precautions and instructions given in this manual, cannot cover all situations that the product can be placed in. The user must therefore present common sense and caution when using the product.

Safety in the work area

• Only use the product in clean and well-lit areas
• Do not use the product in areas with explosive danger or where there is flammable fluids, gas or dust present.
• The person that uses the machine is responsible to other persons in the work area. Never use the machine when others, especially children or animals are near.
• This machine is an electric product. It is therefore important, that it ever comes in contact with water or is used in wet surroundings.

Use and maintenance of the product

• This machine must not be used for other work than as described in this manual.
• Only use original spare parts. Mounting of non-approved parts may lead to increased risk and are therefore not legal. Any liability is renounced for accidents or other damage that has happened due to the use of unauthorized parts.
• Before using the machine, the dealer or other qualified person should instruct you in the use of the machine.
• Minors may not work the machine.
• The machine may only be lent to people who know how to work the machine. This manual should follow the machine under all circumstances.
• The machine may only be used by persons who are rested, well and fit. If the work is tiring, frequent brakes should be made. Do not use the machine under influence of alcohol.
• Always check before start, that all bolts and nuts are tightened.
• Always wear eye protection when using the machine.
• Keep children and other persons at a distance of at least 5 meters from the work area.
• The battery should always be removed when:
  1. Maintenance is made.
  2. The machine is left unattended
• During transport, the main switch must be switched off.

Identification of the machine and components
See Fig. 1

1. Electric pruning shear
2. Lithium battery
3. Charger
4. Tool kit

See Fig. 2

1. Blade (moveable)
2. Blade (fixed)
3. Gear
4. Trigger switch
5. Power switch / Blade opening level
6. Lubrication hole
7. Input plug (230V)
8. LED indicator
9. Charging plug
10. Release buttons

Unpacking and assembly

1. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
2. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices, if applicable.
3. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
4. Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and operation.
5. Plug in the battery, by pushing it in until you hear a click (Fig. 3).
6. Remove the battery by push down the battery lock buttons and pulling it out.

NOTE: Always remove the battery before assembly and maintenance.

Battery
This product is delivered with battery and charger.

Warning: Do not try to disassemble, short circuit or put it to extreme heat or fire, as it can cause serious inquiry and permanent damage to the battery!
The battery pack is only about 30% charged when delivered.

Charging

• Only use the original charger with art. no. 451565
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to fully charge it first.

The battery has no power indicator.
Important: To protect the battery from total discharge, the machine will stop, when the battery is nearly empty.
The machine must not be started up again after automatic shutdown, as it can damage the battery. The battery must be recharges before the work can continue.
The battery cells will go to sleep-mode if on to used for long time and must be activated again to reach full capacity. The battery will reach its full power after 5 full recharge cycles. Therefore, you might experience that for the first few times uses, the battery’s operating time is a few minutes less than when it reaches its full power/capacity. This is also the case after long times winter storage.

Charger
A full charge takes around 60 min.

• Remove the battery from the pruner before start charging.
• Only use the original charger, which is included with the product.
• Do not try to charge other type of batteries in the charger, other than the original batteries with art. no. 451564 (2 Ah).
• Keep the charger in a dry and warm environment (10-25 degrees C) and only use it indoor. It should be connected to a normal 230V AC socket.
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to charge it fully.
• The surface of the battery can become warm during charging. This is normal.
• Do not cover battery or charger during charging. Allow free ventilation of air.

Connect the charger to the power socket and attach the charging plug into the battery (Fig. 4).

There are 2 lights on the charger indicating the status and state of charge of the battery:

Status

Rødt lys| Oplader
Grønt lys| Fuldt opladet

Important: The charger will stop, when the battery is full. However, it is not recommended to leave the battery in charger for more than 24 hours.
It is recommended to drain the battery 90% and fully charge it whenever possible, as it can increase the health of the battery.

To remove charger from the battery, pull out the charging plug.
Before winter storage, the battery should be fully charged and kept warm at 10-20 degrees C. Charge it every 3 months. Make sure to keep ventilation holes clean and free from dirt.
Store the charger indoor between 5-25 degrees C.

Use
Never place hands/fingers near the cutting area of the electric pruner during operations. Pay high attention to where you place your fingers, as the blade kan cause big personal injury.

Before use, make sure that the battery is fitted properly with the battery lock in place.
Press the power button (5) for 2 seconds to turn on the pruner.

To use the pruner, activate the trigger switch (4) and release it when the branch is cut.
Press the power button (5) for 2 seconds to turn off the pruner (it will automatically switch off after some time of inactivity).
Adjusting the blade opening (Fig. 5)

The blade opening can be adjusted in 3 levels.
Press the power switch 1-2-3 times depending on the desired level. Press the trigger twice to activate the action. Use the cutting opening that fits the branches to be cut.
If the trigger switch is hold for 2 seconds and then released, the blade will stay closed. Re-activate by quickly pressing the trigger switch 2 times.

Touch sensor
For extra safety, the pruner is equipped with a touch sensor on the blade, which detects if there is contact with fingers/hands by using a weak current. This contact may also be detected even if you use work gloves (depends material) or just hold on to the branch to be cut (fresh branches).
If the touch sensor senses contact, the blade will not move and the pruner will make a sound.

The touch sensor can be turned off. Hold the activation button for about 9-10 seconds until 2 beeps are heard. To turn the touch sensor back on, follow the same procedure.

The touch sensor can be tested by holding a finger on the top of the blade (never between the blades) and pressing the activation button.
Note: All electronic safety may fail, so NEVER place your fingers between the blades. It can cause great personal injury (clipped finger).
For safety reason, it is recommended always to keep the touch sensor activated!

Clothing
When using the machine, wear tight-fitting work clothes, strong working gloves, safety goggles, helmet and boots with non-skid soles

Tips and advices
Follow these advices to get a better working result:

1. A fully charged battery have more power than a half-empty battery when it comes to cutting big branches.
2. Keep the pruner in a perpendicular position from the branch to getter a cleaner cut. If the pruner is tilted a little bit to the side, it will be more difficult to cut properly.
3. Be careful not to hold the fingers, where the pruner is cutting. Keep good distance between hands and the blade of the pruner.
4. The normal cutting capacity for the pruner is:
   Soft wood: Max Ø 25 mm
   Hard wood: Max Ø 20 mm

Maintenance
Before any service and maintenance is done, the power must be disconnected, it means the battery removed from the tool.

• Remove the battery before you clean and store the machine.
• For obtaining the best cutting results the knives must be cleaned and oiled regularly. Remove dirt with a soft brush and oil lightly.
• Pour some drops of oil in the lubrication hole on the blade (Fig. 6) 1-2 times per year and before winter storage. Use the included oil.
• Clean the housing and other parts with a mild cleanser and a moist cloth. Never use aggressive cleansers or solvents.
• Prevent water from getting into the machine.

Replacement of blade. See Fig. 7
The moveable blade (1) can be replaced. Loosen and remove the nut with the included wrench. Remove the the bolt and the blade.

To fit a new blade, insert the blade in a 45o degree angle, until the teeth match the gearbox. Adjust the angle of blade so both blade holes are aligned. Mount the bolt, washer and nut and tighten again.

Lubricate the blade with oil.
New blade has art. no. 451566

Storage
Store the pruner dry and unavailable for children. Keep the blade lubricated. Use the protection cover for blade when the machine is stored.

Specifications

Warranty terms and conditions
The warranty period is 2 years for private end users in EU countries. Products sold for commercial use, only have a warranty period of 1 year.
The warranty covers material and/or fabrication faults.

Restrictions and requirements
Normal wear and replacement of wearing parts are NOT covered by the warranty.

Wearing parts, which are NOT covered for more than 12 months:

• Blade
• Blade tip protector
• Battery: If the battery is not stored correct (frost-free and recharged every 3 months), the durability is only guaranteed for 6 months.

The warranty does NOT cover damages/faults caused by:

• Lack of service and maintenance
• Structural changes
• Exposure to unusual external conditions
• If the machine has been improperly used or overloaded
• Use of unoriginal spare parts.
• Other conditions where Texas cannot be held responsible.

Whether a case is a warranty claim or not is determined in each case by an authorized service center. Your receipt is your warranty note, why it should always be kept safe.

REMEMBER: The purchase of spare parts as well as any request for warranty repair, art. number (e.g. 900631XX), year and serial number should always be informed.

We reserve the right to change the conditions and accept no liability for any misprints.

References

• Salg af havemaskiner - Texas A/S
• Salg af havemaskiner - Texas A/S

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