TOOVEM Hedge Trimmer Cordless Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: TOOVEM

TOOVEM Hedge Trimmer Cordless

Guide to Using this Manual

Applicable Documentation
Local safety regulations apply.

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Warning Notices in Text

DANGER

This notice refers to risks which result in seri- ous or fatal injury.
- Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

WARNING

This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.
- Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

NOTICE

This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to property.
Damage to property can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

Overview

Shrub Shears, Battery and Charger

Release Slide
Unlocks the trigger.
Trigger
The trigger switches the shrub shears on and off.
Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the shrub shears.
Battery Compartment
Accommodates the battery.
Battery
Supplies power to the shrub shears.
Charger
Charges the battery.
Connecting Cable
Connects charger to appliance plug.
Appliance Plug
Connects cable to wall outlet.

Shrub Shear Blade and Grass Shear Blade

Shrub shear blade, cutting blades The cutting blades cut shrubs.
Grass shear blade, cutting blades The cutting blades cut grass.

Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the shrub shears, battery and charger:

The LED glows or flashes green. Bat- tery is being charged.
LED flashes red. No electrical contact between battery and charger or mal- function in battery or charger.
Guaranteed sound power level according to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make sound emissions of products comparable.
The data next to this symbol indicates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specification. The energy content available during operation is lower.
Operate the electric product in a dry place, indoors only.
Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.

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Safety Precautions

Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the shrub shears, battery and charger:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions. sir, ind and and save the
Wear safety glasses.
Do not touch coasting cutting blades.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
Observe safety notices on flying debris and take the necessary precautions.
Maintain safe distance.
Protect shrub shears and charger from rain and dampness.
Always remove the battery during work breaks, transport, storage, mainte- nance or repairs.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and damp do not immerse it in fluids.

Intended Use
The shrub shears are designed for the following applications:

With shrub shear blade: Cutting shrubs
With grass shear blade: Cutting grass
Do not use the shrub shears in the rain.
The battery supplies power to the shrub shears.
The charger recharges the battery.

WARNING

Batteries and chargers not approved for the shrub shears by may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
Use the shrub shears with a battery.

Recharge the battery with a charger.

Using the shrub shears, battery or the charger for purposes for which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal injuries, and damage to property may occur.
Use the shrub shears, battery and charger as described in this instruction manual.

The Operator

WARNING

Users without adequate instruction cannot rec- ognize or assess the risks involved in using the shrub shears, battery and charger. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
Read, understand and save the instruction manual.
If you lend the shrub shears, battery and charger on to another person: Always give them the instruction manual.
Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
- The user must be rested.
- The user must be in good physical condition and mental health to operate and work with the shrub shears, battery and charger. If the user’s phys- ical, sensory or mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the supervision of or as instructed by a responsible person.
- The user is able to recognize and assess the risks involved in using the shrub shears, battery and charger.
- The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a trade under supervision in accordance with national rules and regulations.
- The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other experienced user before working with the shrub shears and using the charger for the first time.
- The user must not be under the influ- ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
If you have any queries: Contact a servicing dealer for assistance.

Clothing and equipment

WARNING

Long hair may be caught in the shrub shears during operation. This may result in serious injury to the user.
Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.
Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. This may result in injury to the user.
Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commercially with the corresponding marking.
Wear a long-sleeved, close-fitting top and long trousers.
Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions.
- If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the shrub shears. Not wearing suita- ble clothing may result in serious injury.
Wear close-fitting clothing.
Remove scarves and jewelry.
The user may come into contact with the mov- ing cutting blades while working. This may result in serious injury to the user.
Wear robust footwear.
Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
The user may come into contact with the cutting blades during cleaning or servicing. This may result in injury to the user.
Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip. This may result in injury to the user.
Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.

Work Area and Surroundings

Shrub Shears

WARNING

Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the shrub shears or thrown objects. Bystanders, children and ani- mals may be seriously injured and damage to property may occur.
Keep bystanders, children and ani- mals away from the work area.
Do not leave the shrub shears unattended.
Make sure that children cannot play with the shrub shears.
The shrub shears are not waterproof. Working in the rain or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This can result in injuries to the user and may damage the shrub shears.
Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
Electrical components of the shrub shears can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or explo- sive environment. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive environment.

Battery

WARNING

Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri- ously injured.
Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
Do not leave the battery unattended.
Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer- tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not throw the battery into a fire.
Do not charge, use and store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits.
Protect the battery from rain and moisture and do not immerse it in liq- uids.
Keep the battery away from metal objects.
Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
Protect the battery from chemicals and salts.

Charger

WARNING

Bystanders and children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current. Bystanders, children and ani- mals may be seriously or fatally injured.
Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
Make sure that children cannot play with the charger.
The charger is not waterproof. If you work in the rain or in a damp environment, an electric shock may occur. The user may be injured and the charger may be damaged.
Do not operate it in the rain or in a damp environment.
The charger is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry room.
Do not operate the charger in a flammable environment or in an explosive environ- ment.
Do not operate the charger on a readily combustible surface.
Do not use and store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits 19.6.
The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People may be injured and the charger may be dam- aged.
Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.

Safe Condition

Shrub Shears
The shrub shears are in a safe condition if the following conditions apply:

The shrub shears are not damaged.
The shrub shears are clean and dry.
The controls function properly and have not been modified.
The shrub shear blade or grass shear blade is properly mounted.
Genuine STIL accessories designed for these shrub shears are fitted
The accessories are correctly attached.

WARNING

If not in safe condition, components may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury to people.
Work only with undamaged shrub shears.
If the shrub shears are dirty or wet: Clean the shrub shears and allow them to dry.
Do not modify the shrub shears.
If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your shrub shears.
Fit genuine accessories designed for these shrub shears.
Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the accessories.
Never insert objects into the shrub shears’ openings.
Replace worn or damaged labels.
If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a dealer.

Cutting Blades
The cutting blades are in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Cutting blades are undamaged.
Cutting blades are not deformed.
Cutting blades move freely.
Cutting blades are properly sharpened.
Cutting blades have no burrs.

WARNING

If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the cutting blades may come off and be thrown at high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
Work only with undamaged cutting blades.
Make sure the cutting blades are properly sharpened and deburred.
If you have any queries: Contact your servicing dealer.

Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow- ing conditions are met:

The battery is not damaged.
The battery is clean and dry.
The battery is working and has not been modified.

WARNING

The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
- Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
- Do not charge a damaged or defective battery.
- If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the battery and allow it to dry.
- Do not modify the battery.
- Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
- Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects and cause a short circuit.
- Do not open the battery.
- Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
- Avoid contact with the fluid.
- In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected areas with plenty of soap and water.
- In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property.
If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from flammable materials.
If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery using a fire extinguisher or water.

Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Charger is undamaged.
Charger is clean and dry.

WARNING

If components do not comply with safety requirements, they will no longer function properly and safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
Do not use a damaged charger.
If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the charger and allow it to dry.
Never attempt to modify the charger.
Never insert objects in the charger’s openings.
Never bridge the charger’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
Do not open the charger.

Operation

WARNING

The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously injured.
- Work calmly and carefully.
- If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your shrub shears.
- Operate the shrub shears alone.
- Watch out for obstacles.
- Stand on the ground while working and keep a good balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe platform.
- If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
Working above shoulder height can cause you to tire quickly. This can result in serious inju- ries.
- Work above shoulder height for short periods only.
- Take regular breaks.
If the moving cutting blades make contact with a hard object they can be brought to a sudden stop. The reactive forces that occur can cause the user to lose control of the shrub shears and be seriously injured.
Before starting work, check the shrub or grass for hard objects and remove any such objects.
The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
Keep your free hand away from the cutting blades.
Do not touch moving cutting blades.
If the cutting blades are blocked by an object: Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery. Then remove the object causing the block- age.
If the behavior of the shrub shears changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
- Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
Vibrations may occur while using the shrub shears.
Wear gloves.
Take regular breaks.
If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical advice.
Note that the cutting blades continue to run for about 1 second after you release the trigger. The moving cutting blades can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
Hold the shrub shears firmly by the control handle and wait until the cutting blades come to a complete standstill.

DANGER

Working near live electric cables can result in accidental contact with and damage to the cutting blades. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
Do not work near live electric cables.

Charging

WARNING

A damaged or defective charger may produce an unusual smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
The charger can overheat and cause a fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
Do not cover the charger.

Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following reasons:

The connecting cable or extension cable is damaged.
Connecting cable plug or extension cable is damaged.
Wall outlet is not properly installed.

DANGER

Contact with live components can result in an electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
Check that the connecting cable, extension cable and their plugs are not damaged.

If the connecting cable or extension cable is damaged:

Do not touch damaged areas.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
Never touch the connecting cable, exten- sion cable or their plugs with wet hands.
Insert the plug of the connecting cable or extension cable in a properly installed fused wall outlet with ground contact.
Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can cause an electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
Use an extension cable with the correct wire gauge.

WARNING

Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line voltage or frequency are incorrect during charging. The charger may be damaged.
Make sure the line voltage and frequency agree with the data on the charger’s rating plate.
A carelessly laid connecting or extension cable can be damaged and cause others to trip or fall. This can result in injuries and may damage the connecting cable or extension cable.
Position and mark connecting cable and extension cable so they do not represent a trip hazard.
Position the connecting and extension cables so that they are not under tension or entangled.
Position the connecting and extension cables so that they cannot be damaged, kinked, pinched or chafed.
Protect the connecting cable and extension cable from heat, oil and chemicals.
Lay the connecting and extension cables on a dry surface.
The extension cable becomes hot during operation. If the heat cannot dissipate, it may cause a fire.
If you use a cable drum: Unwind the extension cable to its full length.
If electric cables or pipes are embedded in the wall, they may be damaged when the charger is mounted on a wall. Contact with electric cables can result in an electric shock. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
Check that there are no electric cables or pipes embedded in the wall.
If the charger is not mounted on the wall as described in this instruction manual, the charger or the battery may fall down or the charger may overheat. This may result in per- sonal injuries and damage to property.
Mount the charger on the wall as described in this instruction manual.
If the charger is mounted on a wall with the battery inserted, the battery may fall out and be damaged. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
Mount the charger on the wall first and then insert the battery.

Transporting

Shrub Shears

WARNING

The shrub shears may turn over or shift during transport. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
- Remove the battery.
- Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Transport the battery in the bag supplied.
If no bag is supplied with the battery:
Secure the shrub shears with lashing straps, belts or a net to prevent turnover and movement.

Battery

WARNING

The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and damage to property may occur.
Never transport a damaged battery.
Transport the battery in the bag supplied.
If no bag is supplied with the garden pruner:
Transport the battery in non-conductive packaging.
The battery may turn over or shift during trans- port. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it cannot move.
Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

Charger

WARNING

The charger can turn over or move while being transported. This may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
Remove the battery.
Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
If no bag is supplied with the charger:
Secure the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
The connecting cable must not be used for carrying the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.
Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.

Storing

Shrub Shears

WARNING

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of shrub shears and can be seri- ously injured.
- Remove the battery.
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Store the shrub shears out of the reach of children.
Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the shrub shears and metal components. This can damage the shrub shears.
Remove the battery.
Store the shrub shears in a clean and dry condition.

BatteryBattery

WARNING

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the battery Children may be seriously injured.
Store the battery out of the reach of children.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the battery may be irreparably damaged.
Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
Store the battery indoors.
Store the battery separately from the shrub shears and charger.
Store the battery in electrically non-conductive packaging.
Do not store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits.

Charger

WARNING

Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a charger. Children can be seriously injured or killed.
Remove the battery.
Store the charger out of reach of children.
The charger is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the charger may be damaged.
Remove the battery.
If the charger is hot: Allow charger to cool down.
Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
Store the charger in an enclosed room.
Do not store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits.
The connecting cable should not be used for carrying the charger or hanging up the charger. The connecting cable and the charger may be damaged.
Hold the charger by the housing in a secure grip. The charger is provided with a handle recess to make it easy to pick up the charger.
Hang the charger on the wall mounting.

Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair

WARNING

The shrub shears may start unintentionally if the battery is left in place during cleaning, maintenance or repair operations. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
Remove the battery.
Sharp cleaning agents, cleaning with a water jet or pointed objects can damage the shrub shears, the cutting blades, the battery and the charger. If the shrub shears, cutting blades, battery or charger are not cleaned correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This may cause serious injury to persons.
Clean the shrub shears, cutting blades, battery and charger as described in this instruction manual.
If the shrub shears, cutting blades, battery or charger are not serviced correctly, components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
There is a risk of serious or fatal injury to people.
Do not attempt to service or repair the shrub shears, battery or charger.
If the shrub shears, battery or the charger require servicing or repairs: Contact your servicing dealer for assistance.
Maintain the cutting blades as described in this User Manual.
The user can be cut by the sharp cutting edges while cleaning or servicing the cutting blades. This may result in injury to the user.
- Wear work gloves made from resistant material.

Preparing Shrub Shears for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing work:

Ensure that the following components are in safe condition:
- Shrub shears.
- Cutting blades.
- Battery.
- Charger.
Check the battery.
Fully charge the battery.
Clean the shrub shears.
Check the controls.
If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your shrub shears and contact your servicing dealer.

Charging the Battery, LEDs

Charging the battery
The charging time depends on various factors, e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient temperature. For optimum performance, observe the recommended temperature ranges. The actual charging time may vary from the charging time indicated.

The charging process starts automatically when the mains plug is plugged into a socket and the battery is inserted into the charger. The charger switches off automatically when the battery is fully charged.

The battery and the charger warm up during charging.

Insert the mains plug (5) in a convenient wall outlet (6).
The charger (2) runs a self test. The LED (3) glows green for about 1 second and then red for about 1 second.
Fit the connecting cable (4).
Insert the battery (1) in the guides in the charger (2) and press it home as far as stop.
The LED (3) glows or flashes green. The battery (2) is being charged.
When the LED (3) stops glowing: The battery (1) is fully charged and can be taken out of the charger (2).
If the charger (2) is no longer required. Disconnect the mains plug (5) from the wall outlet (6).

LED on Charger
The LED indicates the operating status of the charger or faults. The LED can glow or flash green or red. If the LED glows or flashes green, the battery is being charged.

If the LED glows or flashes red: Troubleshooting. There is a malfunction in charger or battery.

Assembling the Shrub Shears

Fitting and Removing the Cutting Blades

Fitting the Shrub Shear Blade or Grass Shear Blade
The shrub shear blade and grass shear blade are fitted on the shrub shears in the same way.

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Engage the lugs (1) of the shrub shear blade (3) or grass shear blade (3) on the guides (2).
Swing the shrub shear blade (3) or grass shear blade (3) down and press it firmly into place.
The shrub shear blade (3) or grass shear blade (3) engages with an audible click.

Removing the Shrub Shear Blade or Grass Shear Blade
The shrub shear blade and grass shear blade are removed in the same way.

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Press in both locking levers (1). The shrub shear blade (2) or grass shear blade (2) is unlocked.
Remove the shrub shear blade (2) or grass shear blade (2).

A foam seal (3) protects the gearbox from con- tamination during operation. The seal (3) is per- manently connected to the shrub shears and cannot be removed.

Removing and Fitting the Battery

Fitting the Battery

Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages in position with a click

Removing the Battery

Depress both locking hooks (1). The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.

Switching the Shrub Shears On/Off

Switching On

Push the release slide (1) in the direction of the cutting blades with your thumb and hold it there.
Pull the trigger (2) with your index finger and hold it there.

The motor accelerates and the cutting blades run.

Switching Off

Let go of the trigger and release slide.
Wait until the cutting blades come to a com- plete standstill after about 1 second.
If the cutting blades continue to run after about 1 second: Remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. There is a malfunction in the shrub shears.

Checking the Shrub Shears and Battery

Checking the Controls

Release slide and trigger

Remove the battery.
Attempt to pull the trigger lever without depressing the release slide.
If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your shrub shears and contact your servicing dealer. The release slide has a malfunction.
Push the release slide in the direction of the cutting blades with your thumb and hold it there.
Pull the trigger.
Let go of the trigger and release slide.
If the trigger or the release slide is stiff or does not spring back to the idle position: Do not use your shrub shears and contact your servicing dealer. The trigger or release slide has a malfunction.

Switch on the shrub shears

Fit the battery.
Push the release slide in the direction of the cutting blades with your thumb and hold it there.
Pull the trigger and hold it there. The cutting blades run.
Release the trigger. The cutting blades stop running after about 1 second.
If the cutting blades continue to run after 1 second: Remove the battery and contact your servicing dealer. There is a malfunction in the shrub shears.

Testing the Battery

Fit the battery.
Depress the button on the shrub shears. The LEDs glow or flash.
If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use your shrub shears or battery and contact your dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in the shrub shears or battery.

Operating the Shrub Shears

Holding and Controlling the Shrub Shears

Hold the shrub shears with one hand on the control handle – wrap your thumb around the handle.
Keep your free hand away from the cutting blades.

Cutting Shrubs

Mount the shrub shear blades.
Use pruning shears, a hedge trimmer or chain- saw to cut thick branches first.
Make a cut while swinging the shrub shears in an upward arc.
Bring the shrub shears down without cutting.
Progress forward slowly and in a controlled manner.
Swing the shrub shears in an upwards arc again to cut.
Cut the other side of the shrub in the same way.
- Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° from the top of the shrub.
Swing the shrub shears in a horizontal arc to cut.
If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting blades.

For optimum performance, observe the recommended temperature ranges.

Cutting Grass

Mount the grass shear blades.
Hold the shrub shears at the required height while cutting the grass.

For optimum performance, observe the recommended temperature ranges.

After Finishing Work

After Finishing Work

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
If the shrub shears are wet: Allow the shrub shears to dry.
If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
Clean the shrub shears.
Clean the cutting blades.
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Clean the battery.

Transporting

Transporting the shrub shears

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.

Carrying the shrub shears

Carry the shrub shears in one hand by the control handle.

Transporting the shrub shears in the car

Transport the shrub shears in the bag supplied.
Secure the bag to prevent it from tipping and moving.
If no bag is supplied with the shrub shears: Secure the shrub shears to prevent turnover and movement.

Transporting the Battery

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
Pack the battery in the bag supplied.
If no bag is supplied with the battery: Pack the battery so that the following points apply:
- The packaging must be non-conductive.
- Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the packaging
Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.

The battery is subject to the requirements for the transport of dangerous goods. The battery is classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and has been tested in accordance with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub- section 38.3.

Transporting the Charger

Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
Remove the battery.
Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.
Transporting the charger in a vehicle:
Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
Secure the bag to prevent turnover and movement.
If no bag is supplied with the charger: Secure the charger to prevent turnover and movement.

Storing

Storing the Shrub Shears

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the cutting blades.
Observe the following points when storing the shrub shears:
- The shrub shears are out of the reach of children.
- The shrub shears are clean and dry.

Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit).

The battery should be stored in such a way that the following conditions are fulfilled:
- The battery is out of the reach of children.
- The battery is clean and dry.
- The battery is in an enclosed space.
- Battery is stored separately from the shrub shears and charger.
- The battery is in electrically non-conductive packaging.
- Do not store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits.

NOTICE

If the battery is not stored as described in this user manual, the battery may become deeply discharged and irreparably damaged.
Charge a discharged battery before storing it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit).
Store the battery separately from the shrub shears and charger.

Storing the Charger

Disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.
Remove the battery.
Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger.
Observe the following points when storing the charger:
- Charger is out of the reach of children.
- The charger is clean and dry.
- Charger is in an enclosed space.
- Charger is stored separately, away from the battery.
- The charger is not suspended from the connecting cable or the holder (3) for the connecting cable.
- Do not store the charger outside of the specified temperature limits.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Shrub Shears

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Clean the shrub shears with a damp cloth or resin solvent.
Clean vents with a paintbrush.
Remove foreign objects from the battery com- partment and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
Clean the electrical contacts in the battery compartment with a paintbrush or soft brush.

Cleaning the Cutting Blades

Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Spray both sides of blades with resin solvent.
Fit the battery.
Switch on the shrub shears for 5 seconds.

The cutting blades run. resin solvent is distributed evenly.

Cleaning the Battery
Clean the battery with a damp cloth.

Clean the charger’s electrical contacts with a paintbrush or a soft brush.

Maintenance

Sharpening the Cutting Blades

Shrub shear blades
Recommends you have the cutting blades resharpened by a servicing dealer.

WARNING

The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp. There is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Remove the shrub shear blades.
Move the cutting blades so that the cutting edges are easily accessible.
Use a flat crosscut file to sharpen each cutting edge on the upper blade. The file only sharpens on the forward stroke. Maintain the prescribed sharpening angle.
Turn shrub shear blades over.
Sharpen the remaining cutting edges.
Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
Spray both sides of shrub shear blades with resin solvent.
Mount the shrub shear blades.
Switch on the shrub shears for 5 seconds. The cutting blades run. resin solvent is distributed evenly.
If you have any queries: Contact a servicing dealer for assistance.

Grass shear blades
Recommends you have the cutting blades resharpened by a servicing dealer.

WARNING

The teeth of the cutting blades are very sharp. There is a risk of cut injuries.
Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Switch off the shrub shears and remove the battery.
Remove the grass shear blades.
Push the upper cutting blade fully in one direction so that one side of the cutting edges is easily accessible.
Use a flat crosscut file to sharpen each cutting edge on the upper blade. The file only sharpens on the forward stroke. Maintain the prescribed sharpening angle, BI 19.2
Push the upper cutting blade fully in the other direction so that the other side of the cutting edges is easily accessible.
Sharpen the remaining cutting edges.
Use a damp cloth to remove the filing dust.
Spray both sides of grass shear blades with resin solvent.
Mount the grass shear blades.
Switch on the shrub shears for 5 seconds. The cutting blades run. resin solvent is distributed evenly.
If you have any queries: Contact a servicing dealer for assistance.

Repairing

Repairing the Shrub Shears, Battery and Charger
The shrub shears, cutting blades, battery and charger are not user serviceable.

If the shrub shears are damaged: Do not use your shrub shears and contact your servicing dealer.
If the cutting blades are damaged: Replace the cutting blades.
If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace the battery.
If the charger has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace the charger.
If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is connecting cable replaced by a servic-damaged: Do not use the charger and have ing dealer.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting shrub shears and battery

Troubleshooting the Charger

Specifications

Shrub Shears

Approved battery:
Weight without battery:
- with shrub shear blades: 0.8 kg
- with grass shear blades: 0.7 kg

Shrub Shear Blades, Grass Shear Blades

Shrub shear blades

Maximum opening: 8 mm
Tooth spacing: 19 mm
Cutting length: 200 mm
Sharpening angle: 30°

Grass shear blades

Tooth spacing: 16 mm
Cutting length: 120 mm
Sharpening angle: 35°

Battery

Battery Technology: Lithium-ion
Voltage: 24 V
Capacity in Ah: see rating label
Energy content in Wh: see rating label
Weight in kg: see rating label

Charger

Rated voltage: see rating pate
Frequency: see rating plate
Rated power: see rating plate
Charging current: see rating plate
Maximum energy content of approved AS battery: 12.5 Ah

Extension Cords
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional area of its conductors must meet the following minimum requirements – depending on the line voltage and length of the extension cord:

If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to 240V:

Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm2
Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13/2.5 mm2

If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to 127V:

Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm?
Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12/3.5 mm 2

Temperature limits

WARNING
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.

Do not charge the battery below -20°C or above +50°C
Do not use the shrub shears, battery or charger below -20°C or above +50°C.
Do not store the shrub shears, battery or charger below -20°C or above +70°C.

Recommended Temperature Ranges
For optimum performance of the shrub shears, batteries and charger, observe the following tem- perature ranges:

Charging: +5°C to +30°C
Use: 0 °C to + 30 °C
Storage: – 20 °C to + 50 °C

If the battery is charged, used or stored outside the recommended temperature ranges, performance may be reduced.

Sound Values and Vibration Values
The K-value for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A). K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). The K-value for vibration level is 2 m/s 2.

Sound pressure level Lpa measured according to EN 62841-4-2: 69 dB(A).
Sound power level Lwa measured as specified in EN 62841-4-2: 80 dB(A)
Vibration level ahv measured according to EN 62841-4-2: 1 m/s 2.

The vibration levels indicated were measured according to a standardized test method and can be used as a basis for comparing electric power tools. The vibration levels actually occurring may vary from the values indicated, depending on the type of application. The vibration levels indicated can be used for an initial estimate of the vibration stress. The actual vibration stress has to be estimated. The times when the electric power tool is switched off and the times when it is switched on but running under no load can be taken into account in the estimate.

For information on compliance with Employers’ Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib.

REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.

Disposal

Disposal of Shrub Shears, Battery and Charger
Contact the local authorities or your dealer for information on disposal.

Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment.

Take products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accordance with local regulations.
Do not dispose with domestic waste.