Pattfield PE-AHS 20 Li 20V Battery Hedge Trimmer User Manual

Pattfield PE-AHS 20 Li 20V Battery Hedge Trimmer

Product Information

• Product Name: PE-AHS 20 Li
• Product Type: 20 V Battery Hedge Trimmer
• Languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Nederlands
• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Date of Manufacture: May 10, 2019

Compliance: The product complies with the following directives and applicable harmonized standards:

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Technical Standards:

• EN 60745-1:2009+A11
• EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1
• EN 55014-1:2017
• EN 55014-2:2015

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. Only have your power tool repaired by qualified personnel using original spare parts to ensure the safety of the power tool.
2. This garden tool is designed for use in the private area and is intended for cutting hedges with a maximum branch thickness of 16 mm.
3. Use the tool only in the manner described and according to the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Charging the Battery

1. Connect the charger (included in the package) to a suitablepower outlet.
2. Check the LED indicator on the charger:
   • Solid green: Battery is fully charged
   • Blinking green: Battery is charging
   • Solid red: Charging error
   • Blinking red: Battery is defective

Inserting and Removing the Battery

1. To insert the fully charged battery, slide it into the battery slot until it clicks into place.
2. To remove the battery, hold down the battery release button and slide the battery out.

Turning On and Off

1. To turn on the hedge trimmer, press and hold the unlock button and the on/off switch simultaneously.
2. To turn off the hedge trimmer, release both buttons.

Cutting Techniques

1. Cut the top of the hedge with a swinging motion, moving slowly from bottom to top.
2. Start with the sides of the hedge.

Using the Protective Cover

1. Attach the protective cover to the cutting blade when storing or not in use.
2. After each use, always put the protective cover back on to prevent injuries.

Maintenance

• Clean the tool with a brush or dry cloth to remove dirt and dust.
• Attach the protective cover to the cutting blade.
• Never spray the hedge trimmer with water.

Spare Parts

No information provided in the user manual.

Technical Specifications

• Suitable Batteries: PE-AK2 (6801240): 2.0 Ah Li-Ion Battery, PE-AK4 (6801241): 4.0 Ah Li-Ion Battery (not included in the package)
• Voltage: 20 V

Thank you!
We are convinced that this appliance will ex-ceed your expectations and wish you joy while using it.
Please read this user manual completely and observe the safety instructions.

Scope of delivery

• 1x Battery hedge trimmer
• 1x Cutting device cover

If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your HORNBACH Store.

Symbols

Please read this user manual care-fully and keep it for further refer-ence.

Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.

Wear hearing protection to protect your hearing.

Warning of accident and injury to persons and serious damage to property.

Do not use the machine in wet or hu-mid conditions. Danger of electric shock!

The guaranteed sound power level is 85 dB.

Warning! Switch off the appliance and remove the battery before ad-justing or cleaning.

Danger! Sharp blade. Risk of injury!

Safety Instructions

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 fu-ture reference.
The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1 WORK AREA SAFETY

• a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-tered or dark areas invite accidents.
• b) 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.
• c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distrac-tions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• a) 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 risk of electric shock.
• b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, ra-diators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for out- door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-door use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• f) If operating a power tool in a damp lo- cation is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

ERSONAL SAFETY

• a) 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 influ-ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or bat-tery 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.
• d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in per-sonal injury.
• e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unex-pected situations.
• f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth-ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• g) If devices are provided for the connec-tion of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• h) Do not let familiarity gained from fre- quent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety prin-ciples. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job bet-ter and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• b) 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.
• c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjust-ments, changing accessories, or stor-ing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• d) Keep power tools that are not in use out-side the reach of children. Do not allow persons handle power tools that are not familiar with power tools or the relevant instructions. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis-alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other con-dition 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.
• f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• g) 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 oper-ations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• a) Recharge only with the charger speci-fied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• c) 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.
• d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid con-tact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irrita-tions or burns.
• e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modi-fied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
• g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool out-side the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and in-crease the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only iden-tical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main-tained.
• b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or author-ized service providers.

HEDGE TRIMMERS SAFETY WARNINGS

• a) Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut ma-terial or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trim-mer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
• c) Hold the power tool by insulated grip-ping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring. Cut-ter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• d) Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• e) Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands!

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• a) This unit is not designed to be used by persons (including children) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or who have inadequate ex-perience and/or knowledge of the unit, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed by the person how to use the unit. Children should be super-vised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
• b) Switch the unit off and remove the bat-tery under the following conditions:
  • if the unit is left unattended;
  • before checking, cleaning or performing other work on the unit;
  • i f the unit starts vibrating excessively.
• c) While cutting, ensure that there are no persons (particularly children) or ani-mals in the working area. Ensure that children do not play with the unit.
• Before switching on the hedge trimmer, ensure that the working area is free of stones and pieces of wire. Look out for them while cutting and search the hedge for concealed objects, such as wire fences.
• e) Use the unit only in daylight or in good artificial lighting.
• f) Use the unit in dry conditions only. Pro-tect it from rain and moisture.
• g) Ensure that the cutter does not touch the ground or other objects.
• h) Wait until the electric power tool has come to a standstill before putting it down.
• i) When interrupting work, never leave the unit unattended and keep it in a safe place.
• j) Always switch the hedge trimmer off before transporting it to other work-places.
• k) Never grasp the blade of the hedge trimmer.
• l) Ensure that all guards and handles are fitted before using the unit. Never at-tempt to switch on an incompletely as-sembled unit or a unit which has unau-thorised modifications.
• m) Operate the unit only in the technical condition stipulated and delivered by the manufacturer. Unauthorised changes to the unit exclude liability of the manufac-turer for any resulting damage and/or in-jury.
• n) Spare parts must conform with the requirements specified by the manu-facturer. Therefore use original spare parts only or spare parts authorised by the manufacturer. When replacing parts, please follow the supplied installation in-structions and remove the battery before-hand.
• o) Have repairs carried out exclusively by a qualified technician or a service cen-tre.
• p) Do not use the tool with a defective or worn out cutting mechanism.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON RISKS DUE TO VIBRATION

• a) The declared vibration data represents the main applications of the appliance, but dif- ferent uses of the appliance or poor mainte-nance can result in different vibration data. This may significantly increase the vibration level over the total working period.
• b) Additional safety measure shall be taken to protect the user from effects of vibration. Maintain the appliance and its accessories, keep hands warm and organize work pat-terns and periods.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR  BATTERY

1. Never use a damaged battery.
2. Do not open the battery. There is a risk of a short-circuit.
3. Protect the battery from heat, e.g. from continuous exposure to sun-light, fire, water and humidity. There is a risk of explosion.
4. In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respira-tory system.
5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden-tally occurs, flush with water. If liq- uid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6. Use only original batteries with the voltage indicated on the rating plate of your electric power tool. If other batteries are used, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or third-party products, there is a risk of injuries as well as damage caused by exploding batteries.
7. The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the bat-tery charger. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
8. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
9. Pointed objects, such as nails or screwdrivers, or external forces may damage the battery. This may cause an internal short-circuit and the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
10. When not in use, keep the battery away from paper-clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can cause a short-cir-cuit at the charging contacts.
11. Used batteries must be disposed of safely and correctly.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare, that the product described in Technical Data:

• 20 V Battery Hedge trimmer PE-AHS 20 Li
• manufactured for:
  • HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Hornbachstraße 11 76879 Bornheim / Germany

is in conformity with the following directives:

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

and in accordance to the following applicable harmonized standards:

• EN 60745-1:2009+A11
• EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1
• EN 55014-1:2017
• EN 55014-2:2015

The conformity with the Noise Emission of Outdoor Equipment Directive is verified by the conformity assessment procedure according to annex V, and the Directive 2000/14/EC.
Measured sound power level: 82.7 dB (A) Guaranteed sound power level: 85 dB (A)

Andreas Back
Head of Quality Management, environment & CSR Person authorised to compile the technical file Bornheim, 10.05.2019
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG
Hornbachstraße 11
76879 Bornheim / Germany

Product overview

• 1 Handle bar
• 2 Protection shield
• 3 Cutting bar
• 4 Impact guard
• 5 Battery (not included)
• 6 Battery release switch 7 On/ off switch
• 8 Rear handle
• 9 Release switch
• 10 Cutting device cover

Intended use

This garden tool is

• i ntended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes which have maximum branch thickness of 16 mm;
• designed for maintaining hedges and bush-es in the private sector,
• not suitable for work above shoulder height
• to use according to the descriptions and safety instructions indicated in this operat-ing manual.

Any other use is not as intended. Improper use is not covered by the warranty and the manu-facturer will reject any liability. The user is li-able for all injuries to third parties and damage to their property. Operate the unit only in the technical condition as stipulated and delivered by the manufacturer. Arbitrary changes to the unit will exclude the manufacturer from any li- ability for resulting injury and/or damage.

Adjustments

CHARGE BATTERY

1. Plug the charger (not included) into a suitable wall socket.
   Caution! Only use the battery charger specified in technical data to charge the battery.

2. Slide the battery 5 (not included) onto the charger and check its LEDs:

   • Red: Charging
   • Green: Battery is fully charged Flashing
   • Red: Battery is defective
   • Flashing Green: Battery is too hot/ cold

ATTACH BATTERY

1. Slide the charged battery 5 into the battery slot until it clicks into place.
   Caution! Only use the batteries de-scribed in technical data.

2. RELEASE BATTERY
   For removal press the battery release button 6 and pull out the battery.

3. SWITCHING ON

   •  Push and hold the release switch 9.
   •  Push and hold the on/ off switch 7 to start the tool.

4. SWITCHING OFF
   Release both release switch 9 and on/ off switch 7 to turn off the hedge trim- mer.
   Note: The motor stops operating if one of the switches is released.

5. CUTTING TECHNIQUES

   • Hold the hedge trimmer at an angle of 5°–10° to the hedge.
   • Cut the hedge from bottom to top, sides first.

6. Cut the top in an oscillating movement, advancing slowly.

CUTTING DEVICE COVER
If the hedge trimmer is stored or not in use, make sure that the cutting device cover 10 is installed.

Caution! To prevent injuries, slide the cutting device cover over the blade after every use.

Warning! Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands! Ensure that the cutting bar does not touch any objects or the ground and that there are no people or animals in the vicinity before starting! Risk of injury!

Work instructions

Warning! Check that all parts are firmly attached and obviously un-damaged.

• Look over the working area and remove any obstructions.
• Remove all foreign objects from the hedge, such as wire or other parts, as these may block or damage the cutting mechanism.
• Cut out thick branches beforehand using pruning shears.
• Hold the tool with one hand at the handle bar and one hand at the rear handle and lift it up.
• Always cut at full engine speed.
• Start cutting only with the cutting mecha-nism running.
• The impact guard protects you against un-pleasant impacts, e.g. recoil torque of the cutter, when striking a solid object (wall, ground, etc.).
• Never touch wire fences or the ground with the running cutting mechanism.
• If cutting hedges over a prolonged period, interrupt your work more frequently and oil the cutter bar.
• Switch the engine off and remove the bat-tery:
  • to remove blockages (jammed clippings) from the cutting bar;
  • if the unit behaviour changes or it vi-brates unusually;
  • if you have come into contact with for-eign objects or the ground;
  • when taking breaks and leaving the unit unattended.

Note:

• If the power tool is damaged or vibrates unusually, it must be repaired by a service centre before it is used again.
• After use, stop the motor and wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill.
• Place the cutting device cover on the cut-ter bar.
• Cut the hedge in a trapezoidal shape. This prevents the lower part of the hedge from losing its foliage due to lack of light.
• Cut the upper edges of the hedge slightly round.
• Cut in several stages if heavy trimming is required.
• Peg out a string line if you want to cut the hedge evenly.
• Trim the young hedge plants to the required shape. The main shoot should not be dam-aged until the hedge has reached the re-quired height. All other shoots can be cut back to half their height.
• Dispose the clippings properly and in an en-vironmentally friendly manner.
• Cutting times:
  • Deciduous hedges: June and October
  • Evergreen hedges: April and August
  • Fast growing hedges (e.g. conifers): from May approx. every 6 weeks

Note: Beware of nesting birds in the hedge. Do not cut the hedge until birds have fledged or do not cut this part of the hedge.

Care & Maintenance

Caution! Before performing any work on the tool, remove the battery.

Clean the cutter bar after each use:

• Remove contamination, remains of blades etc.
• Place the hedge trimmer on its side and ap-ply a thin film of oil to the cutter bar. Prefer-ably use environmentally friendly lubricants, e.g. service sprays.
• Caution! Wear protective gloves when handling the cutting bar!
• Caution! Do not oil the hedge trim-mer while it is running.
• Clean the unit after every use. Failure to clean the unit can damage the materials and cause malfunctions.
  • Remove dirt and dust from the tool with a paint brush or dry cloth.
  • Place the cutting device cover on the cut-ter bar.
  • Never spray the hedge trimmer with water.
  • Keep the ventilation slots clean and free of dust.
  • Keep the tool, in particular its plastic com-ponents, away from brake fluids, petrol, petroleum products, penetrating oil, etc. These substances may lead to damage.
  • Do not store the tool near fertilisers and other garden chemicals. Danger of corro-sion.
  • Store the battery and the appliance sepa-rately.
  • Charge the battery before storing the appli-ance in winter.
  • Store the appliance in a dry and frost-free place (10-25 °C).
  • Repairs may be carried out by an authorised customer service centre only.

Replacement Parts

Warning! Replacement parts must conform with the requirements specified by the manufacturer. Therefore use original replacement parts only or spare parts authorised by the manufactur-er.

In case of service requests or spare parts, please contact your local HORNBACH store or write an email to: service@hornbach.com

Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the safety require-ments, potential risks of injury and dam-age remain. The following dangers can arise in connection with the structure and design of this product:

1. Injuries and damage to property due to broken application tools.
2. Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.

Technical Data

Noise & Vibration

The values given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a stand-ardized measurement procedure and can be used to compare appliances. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

Warning! The vibration emission during actual use can differ from the declared total value depending on the use of the machine.

Try to keep the stress due to vibration as low as possible. Reduce vibration stress for instance by wearing gloves when using the tool and limiting the work time. All phases of the operating cycle must be considered (e.g. standby time and no-load run).

Troubleshooting

If the device still does not work, please contact your local HORNBACH store or write an email to: service@hornbach.com

Disposal

The crossed-out wheeled bin sym-bol requires separate disposal for waste electrical and electronic equip-ment (WEEE). Such equipment may contain valuable, but dangerous and hazard-ous substances. You are required by law to return these products to a designated collec-tion point for the recycling of WEEE and must not under any circumstances dispose of them as unsorted municipal waste. In this way, you can help to conserve resources and protect the environment.
In Germany, HORNBACH is obliged:

• To take back old appliances of the same type free of charge in HORNBACH stores when you purchase a new electrical or elec-tronic appliance.
• To take back up to 3 WEEE of the same type (up to max. 25 cm edge length) free of charge in HORNBACH stores, even if you do not purchase a new appliance.
• When delivering a new electrical or elec-tronic appliance to a private household, to collect an old appliance of the same type free of charge or to enable you to return it in your immediate vicinity.

Make sure that all batteries have been re-moved from the appliance before disposing of it. You will find notes on this in the oper-ating instructions (see Chapter “ATTACH BATTERY”).
For further details, please consult www.hornbach.com or your local authorities.
Used batteries and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of properly. Battery selling stores and municipal collection points offer special containers for battery disposal. Precise data on the type and chemical system of the batteries can be found in the technical data, correspond-ing markings on the batteries themselves. Children must not play with plastic bags and packaging material, due to the risk of injury and suffocation. Store such material safely or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way.

References

• hornbach.com
• hornbach.com

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