TEXAS GS 720 Li TeleScopic User Manual

TEXAS GS 720 Li TeleScopic

Product Information

The product is the GS 720 Li, manufactured by Texas A/S. It is a cordless hedge trimmer designed for cutting and shaping hedges and shrubs. The trimmer comes with a battery and charger. The battery does not have a power indicator at the end.

Key Features

• Powerful cutting performance
• Cordless operation for increased mobility
• Safety features for user protection
• Easy to use and maintain

Specifications

• Model: GS 720 Li
• Weight: N/A
• Battery Charging Time: Approximately 60 minutes
• Blade Part Number: 451223

Manufacturer Contact Information

Texas A/S – Knullen 22 – DK-5260 Odense S – Denmark
Tel. +45 6395 5555
Website:www.texas.dk
Email:post@texas.dk

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:

• Read the user manual carefully before operating the machine.
• Do not expose the equipment to rain/water and store it indoors.
• Wear safety goggles, work gloves, helmets, eye protection, and safety footwear.
• Beware of falling objects when cutting from above the head.
• Keep a minimum distance of 10 meters from overhead electric power lines.

Battery Charging:

To charge the battery

1. Ensure the charger is plugged into a power source.
2. Insert the charging plug correctly into the charger.
3. Allow the battery to charge fully, which takes approximately 60 minutes.
4. Ensure the charging plug is removed correctly from the charger.

Operating the Hedge Trimmer:

To operate the hedge trimmer

1. Hold the safety switch (4) while pressing the activation button (3) to start the product.
2. Release the activation button (3) to stop the trimmer.

Maintenance:

For maintenance:

• Replace the blade with part number 451223 when necessary.
• Store the hedge trimmer in a safe and dry place when not in use.

Warranty and General Conditions:

Normal wear and tear and replacement of worn parts are not covered by the warranty. For spare parts, please contact your dealer or visit our website for spare part drawings.

Warning symbols

| Warning:

Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury

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| Please read the user manual carefully before operating the

machine.

| Do not expose the equipment to rain/water and store it indoors.
| Use safety goggles
| Use work gloves
|

Use a helmet and eye protection

| Wear safety footwear
| Beware of falling objects, when cutting from above the head.
| Beware of overhead electric power lines. Keep a minimum 10 m distance.

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 unauthorised 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 tigthened.
• Always wear eye protection when using the machine.
• Keep children and other persons at a distance of at least 5 metres 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. Blade (moveable)
2. Blade (fixed)
3. Trigger switch
4. Safety switch
5. Protection cover
6. Battery
7. Charger
8. Telescopic shaft *
9. Trigger switch *
10. Safety switch *
11. Adjustment of telescopic shaft *
12. Rotation button (up/down) *
13. Bracket *
14. Holder for pruner *
15. Power connector *

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. 2).
6. Remove the battery by push down the battery lock buttons and pulling it out.

NOTE: Always remove the battery before assembly and maintenance.

Mounting of the telescopic shaft

See Fig. 7+8

1. Hold the telescopic shaft in one hand and the front of the pruner in the other hand.
2. Press the battery part into the U-bracket at the end of the holder.
3. Let the pruner fall into position in the holder (14) and fix it with the bracket (13) and tighten it with the wing nut (20).
4. Attached is the power connector (15) from the telescopic shaft to the battery.

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. 451222
• 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 the automatic shutdown, as it can damage the battery. The battery must be recharged before the work can continue.

Charger

• A full charge takes around 60 min.
• Remove the battery from the pruner before starting charging.
• Only use the original charger, which is included in the product.
• Do not try to charge another type of battery in the charger, other than the original batteries with art. no. 451221 (1.5 Ah).
• Keep the charger in a dry and warm environment (10-25 degrees C) and only use it indoors. 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 the battery or charger during charging. Allow free ventilation of air.
• Connect the charger to the power socket and attach the charging plug to the battery (Fig. 3).
• There are 3 lights on the charger indicating the status and state of charge of the battery:

Status

Red light| Charging
Greenlight| Fully charged
| Possible problem.
Red + green light at the same time| Check if the power socket is switched on and that the charging plug is
| correctly fitted.

• Important: The charger will stop when the battery is full. However, it is not recommended to leave the battery in the charger for more than 24 hours.
• It is recommended not to drain the battery completely and fully charge it whenever possible, as it can increase the health of the battery.
• To remove the 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 indoors between 5-25 degrees C.

Use

• Before use, make sure that the battery is fitted properly with the battery lock in place.
  To start the pruner, hold the safety switch (4) and activate the trigger switch (3).

• Stop the machine by releasing the trigger switch (3).

• Use with telescopic shaft.

• If you bought the pruner with a telescopic shaft included, then you can cut branches in high locations. The total length including the telescopic shaft is about 185 cm.

Adjustment of length. See Fig. 9

• The length of the telescopic shaft can be adjusted by losing the adjustment bracket in the middle of the pole. After that, the pole can be pulled out/pushed in.

Adjustment of the cutting angle. See Fig. 10

• By pressing both the 2 yellow rotation buttons on the side of the holder, the angle can be adjusted up/down.

Adjustment of direction. See Fig. 11

• The angle of the pruner can be turned 90o to each side. Simply turn the pruner, when it’s fixed to the holder bracket.

Clothing

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

Follow this advice to get a better working result:

1. A fully charged battery has 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 get 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 a good distance between the hands and the blade of the pruner.
4. The normal cutting capacity for the pruner is:

• Soft wood: Ø 20 mm
• Hardwood: Ø 15 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.
• Use biodegradable 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. 4+5+6

• The moveable blade (1) can be replaced. Loosen and remove the nut (18) with a 12 mm wrench. Remove the washers (16+17), the bolt and finally the blade (1). Remove the blade when it is aligned in a 45o angle.
• 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.
• New blade has art. no. 451223

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.

Manufacturer

• Texas A/S – Knullen 22 – DK-5260 Odense S – Denmark
• Tel. +45 6395 5555
• Website:www.texas.dk
• Email:post@texas.dk

References

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

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