Grouw 68142 Battery Cutting Shear Instruction Manual

Model 68142
Instruction manual

CORDLESS PRUNING SHEARS

Introduction

To get the most out of your new cordless pruning shears, please read through these instructions before use. Please also save the instructions in case you need to refer to them at a later date.

Technical data

Safety symbols

Special safety instructions

| Warning symbol with information on possible injuries and injury prevention.| | Always use appropriate footwear!
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| Read the instructions before use!| | Must not be exposed to rain.
Must not be used in damp environments.
| Always use eye protection!| | Take care not to be hit by ejected objects.
| Always use ear protection!| | Be sure to keep bystanders, children and animals at a safe distance.
****| Always use protective gloves!| |

Keep other people and animals away from the area while using the pruning shears.
Never allow children to use the pruning shears.
Always wear a helmet, heavy-duty gloves and protective goggles when using the pruning shears. A sturdy pair of work gloves can reduce vibrations in your hands.
Always wear protective gloves when handling the blade. Never place your hand or fingers near the blade while using the pruning shears.
For outdoor use in dry weather only.
Do not use the pruning shears if the bush is wet or damp following rain or dew.
Always keep the blade lubricated.
Do not use the pruning shears whilst standing on a ladder, etc.
Watch your footing when using the pruning shears. Cut branches on the ground represent a safety risk if you trip over them while working.
If the blade becomes blocked, you must immediately release the on/off button so that the motor is not overloaded.
Do not switch the pruning shears on unless the blade is properly fitted.
Keep fingers and hands safely away from the blade while using the pruning shears. Always keep an eye on where your fingers are in relation to the blade of the pruning shears when working with it.
Never remove cut material from the work area while the pruning shears are in use.
Never prevent the safety devices from functioning.
Always remove the battery from the pruning shears after use, before removing objects stuck in the blade and when cleaning the shears.
Make sure that you do not accidentally cut electrical cables, telephone cables or similar.
Never walk around with the pruning shears with your fi nger on the on/off button, as this may lead to accidental activation.
Always replace the protective cover when transporting or storing the pruning shears. Safety instructions for battery and charger
Do not try to charge other batteries using the charger even if they have the same specifi cations as the battery provided.
Do not try to charge the battery using a diff erent charger even if it has the same specifi cations as the charger provided.
Protect the charger’s and the battery’s terminals when the parts are not in use. If they come into contact with liquids, metal parts or other conductive materials, the charger or battery may short circuit.
Never use the charger if the battery, charger or cord is damaged.
The battery must only be charged indoors at an ambient temperature of 10-40 °C.
The battery and charger may get hot during charging. This is completely normal.
Use only batteries and chargers that are specifically designed for these pruning shears.

Make sure that the battery is never completely discharged and avoid overloading the pruning shears, otherwise the battery may be permanently damaged.
When the performance of the pruning shears drops markedly, charge the battery before continuing work.
A built-in circuit shuts off the battery if it is in danger of becoming overloaded. If this happens, do not attempt to use the pruning shears until the battery has cooled down and fully charged.
If the battery is not to be used for a prolonged period, you must charge the battery before storing it at 15-40 °C and then recharge it again every three months.

Main components

1. Movable blade
2. Counter-blade
3. On/off button
4. Safety button| 5. Protective cover
6. Battery
7. Charger
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Charging

Press the release button on the battery (6) and pull it out of the pruning shears.

Insert the charging connector from the charger (7) into the socket on the battery and plug the charger into a mains socket.
The red indicator light will come on while the battery is charging. Charging takes approx. 3-5 hours.
Once the red indicator light on the charger goes out and the green indicator light comes on, the battery is fully charged.
Unplug the charger from the socket. Remove the charging connector from the battery. Insert the battery into the pruning shears.
Check that it engages properly.

Use

Grasp the handle with one hand.
Place the open blade around the branch to be cut.
Push the safety button (4) forward while pressing the on/off button (3).
The movable blade (1) closes towards the counter-blade (2) to make a cut.
Release the on/off button to open the blade again.
Place the protective cap (5) on the blade once you have finished using it.

Changing the blade

Remove the battery from the pruning shears Unscrew the nut (11) using a spanner and lift off the spring washer (9) and the washer (8).
Pull the screw (10) out.

Tilt the movable blade (1) approximately 45 degrees and lift it off . Make sure no dirt gets into the teeth in the drive mechanism.

Sharpen the blade or replace it with a new one.

Place the teeth of the blade against the teeth of the drive mechanism and turn the blade until the hole in the blade is lined up with the hole in the gearbox.

Insert the screw through the holes to hold the blade and secure it by attaching the washer, spring washer and nut to the screw thread.
NB! If the blade is incorrectly fi tted, the pruning shears will be damaged!

Cleaning and maintenance

The pruning shears must not be cleaned using water or liquids.
Clean the pruning shears by wiping exterior parts with a damp cloth.
Ensure the ventilation slots are kept free of dust and dirt.
Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents, as they may affect the plastic parts of the pruning shears.
Lubricate the blade with few drops of aciduria oil.
Always place the protective cover (14) on the blade when transporting or storing the pruning shears.

Service centre

Note: Please quote the product model number in connection with all inquiries. The model number is shown on the front of this manual and on the product rating plate.
For:

• Complaints
• Replacement parts
• Returns
• Guarantee issues
• www.schou.com

Environmental information

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and harmful to human health and the environment if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted household waste, but must be collected separately.

Manufactured in P.R.C.
Manufacturer:
Schou Company A/S
Nordager 31
DK-6000 Kolding

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer:|
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Company name| Schou Company A/S
Address| Nordager 31
Postcode| 6000
City| Kolding
Country| Denmark
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer, which hereby declares that the product
Product identification:| Cordless pruning shears 25 mm 7.2 V lt-ion Brand GROUW – Art. no. 68142
is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directive(s) (including all applicable amendments)
Reference no.| Title
2006/42/EC| The Machinery Directive
2014/35/EU| The Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU| The EMC Directive
2011/65/EU| RoHS
References to standards and/or technical specifications applicable to this declaration of conformity, or parts thereof:
Harmonised standard no.| Title of standard
EN 60745-1:2009/A11:2010|
EN ISO 12100:2010|
EN 62233:2008|
EN 55014-1:2017|
EN 55014-2:2015|
EN 60335-1:2012+Al 1+A13+Al +A2+A14|
EN 60335-2-29:2004+A2+A11|
Other standards and/or technical specifications
Standard or technical specification| Title of standard or technical specification
Noise emission|
EU Type Examination|
(1)Where possible, reference is to be made to the applicable parts or provisions of the standard or the technical specification.
Kolding 07/09/2021

Kirsten Vibeke Jensen
Product Safety Manager

References

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