Einhell GE-FS 18/53 Li Cordless Olive Fruit Tree Shaker Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-FS 18/53 Li Cordless Olive Fruit Tree Shaker

Product Information

Product Name: GE-FS 18/53 Li Product Type: Cordless Olive/Fruit Tree Shaker Model Number: Art.-Nr.: 34.114.00 (Solo) Item Number: I.-Nr.: 21012

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Safety Precautions:
   • Before using the product, read and understand all safety instructions provided in the user manual.
   • Remove all packaging and transportation safety devices (if any) before operating the product.
   • Keep the product out of reach of children. – Only use the product for its intended purpose.
2. Technical Specifications:
   • Operating Voltage: 18 V d.c.
   • Protection Class: III
   • Protection Rating: IPX0
   • Working Width: 28 – 53 cm
3. Assembly:
   • Use the supplied combination screwdriver (Abb. 2 / Pos. 21) for assembly.
4. Disassembly: 5.1 Mounting:
   • Use the supplied combination screwdriver (Abb. 2 / Pos. 21) for mounting.
   • Follow the instructions in the user manual for proper assembly.
5. Attaching the Shoulder Strap: – Hook the carabiner (Pos. 7a) of the shoulder strap (Pos. 7) onto the strap holder (Pos. 8).
6. Disassembly:

  * Follow the instructions in the user manual for proper disassembly.  

Note: For detailed assembly and disassembly instructions, refer to the complete user manual provided with the product.

Please note that the provided text extract does not contain complete information from the user manual, and additional instructions may be necessary for safe and proper usage of the product.

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols on the equipment (Fig. 18):

1. Warning!

2. Wear safety goggles and head protection!

3. Protect the tool from rain and damp!

4. Read the operating instructions before you use the tool for the fi rst time!

5. Wear safety gloves!

6. Keep your hands away from the prongs!

7. Keep a safe distance!

8. An electric shock can cause fatal injury!
   When holding the tool, keep it well away from overhead power cables!

9. Guaranteed sound power level

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Warning!

Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Battery guard handle (3 parts)
2. a. Left battery guard handle
3. b. Grip for battery guard handle
4. c. Right battery guard handle
5. Battery mount
6. On/Off switch
7. Operating handle
8. Speed controller
9. Union nut
10. Shoulder strap
11. Shoulder strap holder
12. Grip surface
13. Base tube
14. Lock nut A
15. Telescopic tube A
16. Lock nut B
17. Telescopic tube B
18. Lock nut
19. Lock release
20. Shaking unit
21. Joint
22. Prongs (8 pcs)
23. Wall bracket
24. Combination screwdriver
25. Socket head screw with washer
26. Assembly screws (3 pcs)

Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

• Operating handle
• Telescopic tube
• Battery guard handle (3 parts)
• Shoulder strap
• Shaking unit
• Prongs (8 pcs)
• Wall bracket
• Combination screwdriver
• Socket head screw with washer
• Assembly screws (3 pcs)
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use
The cordless olive/fruit tree shaker is used for harvesting olives, walnuts, apples, pears, plums, cherries and other types of windfall.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

• Operating voltage: …………………………… 18 V DC
• Protection class: ……………………………………….. III
• Protection type: ……………………………………. IPX0
• Working width: ……………………………… 28 – 53 cm
• Prongs Ø: …………………………………………… 5 mm
• Prongs length: ……………………………………. 31 cm
• Minimum overall length approx.: ………….. 220 cm
• Maximum overall length approx.: …………. 310 cm
• Weight without battery: ………………………… 4.3 kg

Caution!
The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power XChange series!
The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger.

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 62841.

• Sound pressure level LpA ……………….. 80.2 dB(A)
• Uncertainty KpA ……………………………………… 3 dB
• Measured sound power level LWA …… 88.2 dB(A)
• Uncertainty KWA ………………………………… 2.55 dB
• Guaranteed sound power level LWA …….. 91 dB(A)

Wear ear-muffs.

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with ISO 22867.

Handle under load

• Handle (front)
  Vibration emission value ah

• = 1.733 m/s2
  Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s2

Handle (rear)
Vibration emission value ah
= 1.878 m/s2
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s2

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another.
The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

Warning:
The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specified during actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
• Service and clean the appliance regularly.
• Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
• Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
• Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.
• Injury and damage to property caused by catapulted objects.

Before starting the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power XChange series!
Caution! Do not fit the battery until the equipment has been fully assembled and all the settings have been actuated. Always wear protective gloves when working on the equipment to protect yourself against injury.

Assembly

1. Fitting the battery guard handle to the housing of the operating handle
   Note: To fit, use the supplied combination screwdriver (Fig. 2 / Item 21).

2. Fig. 3a: Press the screw boss from the left battery guard handle (Item 1a) into the holes provided in the housing of the operating handle (Item 4a).

3. Fig. 3b: Push the grip (Item 1b) onto the left battery guard handle (Item 1a).

4. Fig. 3c: Press the right battery guard handle (Item 1c) into the grip (Item 1b) and into the housing of the operating handle (Item 19).

5. Fig. 3d: Use the three assembly screws (Item 23) to screw together (from the right-hand side) the left and the right battery guard handles.

6. Fig. 3e-3f: Pass the socket head screw with washer (Item 22) through the right battery guard handle and the grip and screw both to the left battery guard handle.

7. Fitting the prongs to the joint Fig. 4: Press the prongs (Item 19) into the mounts
   (Item 18a) on the joint. The prongs will be locked in place with an audible click.

8. Connecting the base tube to the housing of the operating handle Fig. 5a – 5c: Note: The guide spring (Item 10a) on the base tube must match the guide groove (Item 4b) on the housing of the operating handle.
   Push the base tube (Item 10) into the housing of the operating handle as far as the bead (Item 10b) and use the union nut (Item 6) to screw it tight.

9. Connecting the telescopic tube B to the shaking unit
   Fig. 6a – 6c: Note: The guide spring (Item 14a) on the telescopic tube B (Item

14. must match the guide groove (Item 17a) on the shaking unit (Item 17).
    Push the telescopic tube B (Item 14) into the shaking unit as far as the ring (Item 14b) and use the lock nut (Item 15) to screw it tight. This will lock both parts together.

5. Fitting the shoulder strap
   Fig. 7: Hook the carabiner (Item 7a) of the shoulder strap (Item 7) on the strap holder (Item 8).

Dismantling

1. Removing the prongs from the joint Fig. 8a – 8b: Use e.g. the combination screwdriver (Fig. 2 / Item 21) to press sideways on the four color-coded areas (Item 18b). Two inner or outer prongs will be unlocked as the result and can be pulled out of the mounts (Item 18a).
2. Removing the housing of the operating handle from the base tube
   Fully unscrew the union nut (Fig. 5c / Item 6) and pull off the housing of the operating handle.
   Removing the shaking unit from the telescopic tube B
   Fig. 9: Push the lock release (Item 16) forward, fully unscrew the union nut (Item 15) and pull off the shaking unit.

Settings

1. Adjusting the telescopic tubes (Fig. 10)
2. Undo the telescopic tube lock nuts (Item 11 + Item 13) by turning them counter-clockwise.
3. Pull out the telescopic tubes (Item 12 + Item 14) to suit the required working height.
4. Secure the telescopic tube lock nuts (Item 11 + Item 13) by turning them clockwise.
5. Putting on and adjusting the shoulder strap Warning! Always use a shoulder strap when working with the tool. Always switch off the tool before you release the should strap. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.
6.  Fig. 11: Slip the should strap (Item 7) over your shoulder.
7. Fig. 7: Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that the shoulder strap holder (Item 8) is at waist level. If necessary you can adjust the position of the shoulder strap holder (Item 8) on the base tube. To do so, slacken the wing nut (Item 8a) on the shoulder strap holder, move the shoulder strap holder and then retighten the wing nut.
8. Fig. 12: The shoulder strap is equipped with a buckle. Press the hooks together if you need to put down the tool quickly.

Fitting the battery (Fig. 13)
Press the pushlock button (C) of the rechargeable battery and push the battery into the battery mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 13, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

Charging the battery (Fig. 13-14)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
   Do this by pressing the pushlock button (C).

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.

3. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ you will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.
   The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.
   If the battery pack fails to charge, check: • whether there is voltage at the socket outlet • whether there is good contact at the charging contacts.
   If the battery pack still fails to charge, send • the charging unit • and the battery pack to our customer service center.
   To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased.
   When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fires.
   To ensure that the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly.
   You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops.
   Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged.
   This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 15)

Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (A). The battery capacity indicator (B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:
The battery is fully charged.
2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:
The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED fl ashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

Please note that the statutory regulations governing noise abatement may diff er from one location to another.
Caution! Always use the shoulder strap when working with the equipment. Always switch off the equipment before you take off the shoulder strap.

Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

• Always adjust the shoulder strap, the shoulder strap holder and the tool to suit your requirements.

  • Switching On/Off (Fig. 16)
    Hold the tool with both hands on the available handles and grip surfaces, pressing fi rmly enough for your thumbs to reach around the handles and grip surfaces in question.
    a) If you press the On/Off switch (Item 3) for less than 2 seconds, the tool will switch on briefl y and switch off again as soon as you let go of the On/Off switch again.
    b) If you press the On/Off switch (Item 3) for at least 2 seconds, the tool will switch on and remain on. To switch off , actuate the On/Off switch again.

  • Speed control (Fig. 16)

The tool comes with electronic speed control that allows you to adjust the speed of the shaking movement. To use it, turn the speed controller (Item 5) to the desired position. Use the tool only with the speed which is actually required and do not let it run at a speed which is faster than necessary.
1 = Minimum speed
(slow shaking movement)
7 = Maximum speed (quick shaking movement)

Working with the tool

1. Hold the tool with one hand on the operating handle (Fig. 1 / Item 4) and with the other hand on the grip surface (Fig. 1 / Item 9), pressing fi rmly enough for your thumbs to reach around the operating handle and the grip surface. If required you can also use the grip surface and the battery guard handle (Fig. 1 / Item 1). Take special care in this case because you don’t have your hand near the On/Off switch and so cannot switch off the tool immediately in case of danger.
2. Shake the lower and outer hanging branches from top to bottom. In this case you can usually leave the telescopic tubes retracted.
3. Shake the upper branches from top to bottom.
   Please note that the leverage eff ect can make the tool very heavy when the telescopic tubes are extended.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Remove the battery pack before doing any cleaning and maintenance work.

Cleaning

• Keep the handles free of grease so that you can maintain a firm grip.
• Clean the equipment as required with a damp cloth and, if necessary, mild washing up liquid.
• Never immerse the equipment in water or other liquids in order to clean it.
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
Spare prongs Art. No. 34.052.31

Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required
  For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Storage

• Clean and maintain the equipment before putting it into storage
• Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above-freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Wall bracket (Fig. 17)

You can use the wall bracket (Fig. 2 / Item 20) for storage purposes.
Caution! Check that there are no electric cables or other installations (such as water pipes) near where you want to drill the holes. Make sure that the wall bracket is fitted securely and horizontally.

Use only suitable fasteners on a wall capable of bearing the load.

1. Mark the positions for the two horizontal drill holes on a wall capable of bearing the load.
   The drill holes must be 90 mm apart.

2.  Then drill two holes in the wall and insert suitable wall plugs. Place the holes in the wall bracket over the drill holes and secure the wall bracket using suitable screws.

3. Push the base tube (Item 10) into the wall bracket (Item 20).

Transport
Secure the equipment during transportation in order to prevent damage or injuries.

Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal.
If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

Troubleshooting guide

Danger!
Before troubleshooting, switch off the equipment and remove the battery.
The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop.

–   Battery is not correctly inserted

| –   Charge battery

–   Remove battery and insert again

Charger indicator

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger

On| Off| Charging

The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger.

Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated

charging times depending on the existing battery charge.

Off| On| The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO)

The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged.

To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.

Action:

Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.

Flashing| Off| Adapted charging

The charger is in gentle charging mode.

For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:

– The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.

– The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.

Action:

Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.

Flashing| Flashing| Fault

Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.

Action:

Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.

On| On| Temperature fault

The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).

Action:

Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment.
The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.
Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes

Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.
Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com.

Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown.

Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
   Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications.
   A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

4. Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.

5. Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).

6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period.
   The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

8. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.
   Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.
   Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

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