Einhell 871744 Cordless Multifunctional Tool Instruction Manual

Einhell 871744 Cordless Multifunctional Tool

Specifications

• Model: GE-LM 36/4in1 Li
• Operating Voltage: 36 V DC
• Protection Class: III

Safety Instructions:
Make sure to read and understand all safety instructions provided in the manual before operating the cordless multifunction tool.

Assembly and Settings:
Before use, ensure proper assembly of all components and adjust settings as needed following the guidelines provided in the manual.

Operating the Tool
Ensure all safety guards are in place before operating the tool. Use the tool according to its intended purpose and follow recommended operating procedures.

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.
The latest operating instructions can also be downloaded as a PDF fi le from our website at www.Einhell-Service.com

Explanation of the symbols (Fig. 49):

1. Warning!
2.  Wear protective headgear, goggles and ear-muff s!
3. Protect the tool from rain and damp!
4. Maximum cutting length
5. Electric shock can cause fatal injury. Keep a distance of at least 10 m from power cables!
6. Read the directions for use before using the tool for the fi rst time!
7. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear!
8. Watch out for falling and catapulting parts!
9. Keep your distance.
10. Direction of chain movement and teeth
11. Wear protective gloves
12. Bystanders must keep a distance of at least 15 m from the tool.
13. The tool continues to run!
14. Beware of recoil!
15. Do not use any saw blades.
16. Danger! Keep your hands away from the blade.
17. Guaranteed sound power level

This tool is not intended to be used by children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with a lack of experience and knowledge, or persons who are not familiar with the instructions. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the tool. Children are not allowed to carry out cleaning or maintenance work on the tool.
The equipment is not allowed to be used at altitudes higher than 2000 m.

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, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Battery mount

2.  On/Off switch

3.  Switch lock

4. Handle

5. Harness holder
   Wing nut

6. Steady grip holder

7.  Union nut

8. Connecting tube

9. Lock release

10. Oil tank cap

11. Motor unit (unit with tube)

12. Extension tube

13. Trimmer/scythe module (unit with connecting tube)

14.  Pole-mounted pruner module

15.  Hedge trimmer module

16. Complete steady grip
    16a. Handle screw
    16b. Side steady grip

17. Harness with safety release

18.  Saw chain

19. Cutter rail

20.  Cutter rail guard

21.  Guard for hedge trimmer blade

22. Multifunction tool (size 13/4mm) for pole-mounted pruner

23. Guard hood
    23a. Cutting line blade guard hood

24.  Multifunction tool (size 19/cross-head) for trimmer/scythe

25. Cutting blade

26. Hex key (5mm)

27. . Pressure plate

28.  Pressure plate cover

29. . Hex nut (M10 self-locking, left-hand thread)

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!

Motor unit (unit with tube)

• Extension tube
• Trimmer/scythe module (unit with connecting tube)
• Pole-mounted pruner module
• Hedge trimmer module
• Complete steady grip
• Harness with safety release
• Saw chain
• Cutter rail
• Cutter rail guard
• Guard for hedge trimmer blade
• Multifunction tool (size 13/4mm) for pole-mounted pruner
• Multifunction tool (size 19/cross-head) for  trimmer/scythe
• Hex key (5mm)
• Pressure plate
• Pressure plate cover
• Hex nut (M10 self-locking, left-hand thread)
• Original Operating Instructions
• Safety information

Proper use

The cordless multifunction tool can be used as a cordless trimmer/scythe, a cordless pole-mounted pruner or a cordless hedge trimmer. The supplied mounting kits must always be fi tted in combination with the motor unit.

Cordless trimmer/scythe Used as a cordless grass trimmer (using the line spool with cutting line) the tool is designed for cutting lawns, grassed areas and small weeds. Used as a cordless scythe (using the cutting blade) the tool is designed for cutting young trees, strong weeds and light undergrowth.

It is not designed to be used for public facilities, parks, sports centers, along roadways, or in agriculture and forestry.
The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the tool is used properly.

Important! Due to the high risk of physical injury to the user, the cordless scythe is not allowed to be used to clean paths or to chop up tree and hedge clippings. Similarly, the tool must not be used to level out high areas such as molehills. For safety reasons, the cordless scythe must not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind.

Cordless pole-mounted pruner

The cordless pole-mounted pruner is designed for cutting off branches from trees. It is not suita-ble for extensive sawing work, cutting down trees or sawing any materials other than wood.

Cordless hedge trimmer
The cordless hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs.
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.

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

• Cut injuries if no safety clothing is used
• Injury and damage to property caused by catapulted objects.
• Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
• Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-tion is applied.
• Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the tool is used over a longer period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Warning! This electric tool generates an electromagnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances, this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the tool.

Technical data

Motor unit:

• Voltage …………………………………………….36 V d.c.
• Protection class ………………………………………….III
• Grass trimmer
• Speed n0 ………………………………………6400 min-1
• Cutting circle diameter of line ……………..Ø 33 cm
• Line length …………………………………………….. 8 m
• Line diameter …………………………………… 2.0 mm
• Scythe
• Speed n0 ………………………………………6400 min-1
• Cutting circle diameter of blade ………..Ø 25.5 cm
• Pole-mounted pruner
• Cutter rail length: ……………………………… 200 mm
• Max. cutting length: ………………………….. 180 mm
• Chain pitch: ……………………………… 3/8“, 33 teeth
• Chain thickness: ……………………. (0.043“) 1.1 mm
• Sprocket wheel: …………………………. 3 teeth, 3/8“
• Cutting speed at rated rpm: ………………..10.0 m/s
• Oil tank capacity: ……………………………… 100 cm3
• Net weight without cutter rail + chain: …….. 5.2 kg
• Saw chain: ………………………. Oregon/90PX033X
• Cutter rail: ……………………. Oregon 084LNEA041
• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter rail length: ……………………………… 510 mm
• Max. cutting length: ………………………….. 450 mm
• Tooth spacing: …………………………………… 24 mm
• Cuts/min: ……………………………………………. 2400
• Noise and vibration
• Sound power level LWA (Grass trimmer) 89.9 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K (Grass trimmer) …………. 2.9 dB (A)
• Sound power level LWA ………………….. 90.59 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K ………………………………….. 3 dB (A)
• Sound pressure level LpA (Grass trimmer) …………………………………………………… 83.6 dB(A)
• Sound pressure level LpA ……………….. 82.2 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K ………………………………….. 3 dB (A)
• Sound power level guaranteed LWA ……… 96 dB(A)

Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to the- ring.
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN ISO 11201, EN ISO 3744, EN ISO 22867 and EN ISO 22868.

Handle under load

• Vibration emission value ah (Grass trimmer) = 2,417 m/s2
• Vibration emission value ah = 2,459 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 specifi ed during actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for.

Take appropriate measures to protect yourself against vibration stress. Take the entire work sequence into consideration including times at which the device is not working under load or
is switched off . Appropriate measures include among other things regular care and maintenance
of the device and tool attachments, keeping your hands warm, taking regular breaks and good work sequence planning.
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.

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

Before starting the equipment

Warning!
Always remove the battery before making adjustments to the tool.

Danger!
Do not fi t the battery until the tool has been fully assembled.
When you are working on the tool, always wear protective gloves and use the supplied blade covers to protect yourself against injury.
Each time before you use the tool:

• Check that the safety devices and the cutting device are in perfect condition and complete
• Check that all screws are securely fastened
• Check that all moving parts move smoothly

General assembly/adjustments
Fitting the steady grip (Fig. 3)

To fi t/remove the steady grip, use the supplied hex key (Fig. 2 / Item. 26).
Place the steady grip (Item 16) on the steady grip holder (Item 6). Insert the grip screw (Item 16a) into the steady grip (Item 16). Screw the side steady grip (Item 16b) onto the steady grip.
If necessary you can adjust the position of the steady grip after slackening the grip screw. Tigh-ten the grip screw again before you use the tool. You can also hold and guide the tool by the side steady grip.
After the steady grip has been fi tted, it is not allowed to be removed again even for cleaning and maintenance. The steady grip must always be fi tted in accordance with the instructions (with the side steady grip on the left side of the tool) in order to comply with the required safe distance from the rotating tools.

Fitting the harness (Fig. 4)
Attach the carabiner hook (Item 17a) of the harness (Item 17) to the harness holder (Item 5). Use the harness adjuster to set the optimum harness length. If necessary you can adjust the position of the harness holder (Item 5) on the long handle. To do so, slacken the wing nut (Fig. 2 / Item 5a) on the harness holder, move the harness holder and then re-tighten the wing nut.

Fitting the extension tube on the motor unit (Fig. 5-6)

Note: It is possible to fi t all modules either with or without the extension tube (Fig. 2 / Item 12). This depends on the required working height.
Make sure that the mounting screws (Item A) are on the same side and insert the extension tube
(Item 12) into the tube of the motor unit (Item 11). Screw the two tubes together with the union nut (Item 7). The motor unit is now screwed to the extension tube (Fig. 6). To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.

Converting the connecting tube
The trimmer/scythe module (Fig. 2/Item 13) comes with the connecting tube (Fig. 2/Item 8) already fi tted. To be able to use a diff erent module you must convert the connecting tube. This is ex plained in section 5.3.1 taking the pole-mounted pruner module as an example.

Assembly/ adjustments of the trimmer/ scythe

Note
The trimmer/scythe module (Fig. 2/Item 13) comes with the connecting tube (Fig. 2/Item  already fitted.

•  The tool is supplied from the factory ready for operation as a trimmer with the cutting line.
• The tool is allowed to be used as a trimmer only when it is fitted with the cutting line blade guard hood (Fig. 2/ Item 23a) (pre-fitted at the factory).

Fitting the guard hood (Fig. 7)
Use the supplied hex key (Item 26) to remove the hex screw from the guard hood. Push the guard hood (Item 23) onto the mount on the gear housing as far as it will go and screw it securely in place with the previously removed hex screw. Remove the protective sticker (Item B) from the cutting line blade. Warning! Take care not to cut yourself on the cutting line blade.

Removing/fi tting the cutting line unit (Fig. 8)

Removing the cutting line unit
The cutting line unit must be removed for later use as a scythe. Turn the cutting line unit (Item C) until you can see the recess of the fl ange (Fig. 11a/Item H) at the housing recess (Item D). Insert the hex key (Item 26) into the recesses and turn
the cutting line unit (Item C) clockwise (a) off the gear axle.

Fitting the cutting line unit
The cutting line unit must be refi tted for later use as a trimmer. Turn the cutting line unit (Item C) counter-clockwise (b) onto the gear axle as far as the housing recess (Item D) until you can see the recess of the fl ange (Fig. 11a/Item H). Insert the hex key (Item 26) into the recesses and turn the cutting line unit (Item C) counter-clockwise. Remove the hex key. Check whether the cutting line unit can rotate freely. If this is not the case, have the mechanism checked by an expert.

Guard hood for use with the cutting blade (Fig. 9- 10)
Caution! The cutting line blade guard hood (Item 23a) must be removed when you want to work with the cutting blade. Take care not to cut yourself on the cutting line blade (Item 23c). Slacken the two retaining screws (Item E) on the cutting line blade cover (Item 23a). Start at the side and carefully press in the lugs (Item 23b) and gradually pull off the cutting line blade cover (Item 23a).

Guard hood for use with the cutting line
(Fig. -11)
Caution! The cutting line blade guard hood (Item 23a) must be fi tted when you want to work with the cutting line. Take care not to cut yourself on the cutting line blade.
Start at the side and press the lugs (Item 23b) in again. Fasten them with the two retaining screws (Item E).

Fitting/removing the cutting blade Remove the cutting line unit as described in sec-tion 5.2.2.a.
Fitting the cutting blade
Fig. 11a – 11f)

Important! If the fl ange (Item 30) between the cutting blade and the gear housing (see the detailed drawing 11g/Item 30) slips off the gear axle (Item F) while dismantling the cutting line unit, push it back onto the gear axle (Item F). The open fl ange side must face the gear housing.

1. Place the cutting blade (Item 25) onto the fl ange (Item 30) in central position.
2. Fit the pressure plate (Item 27) with the higher edge facing the cutting blade. (See also the detailed drawing 11g.)
3. Put on the pressure plate cover (Item 28) (see also the detailed drawing 11g)
4. Screw on the hex nut M10 (Item 29) with its left-hand thread (see also the detailed drawing 11g). Warning! For safety reasons, self-locking nuts are allowed to be used only once without exception.
5. Insert the hex key (Item 26) into the recess of the gear housing and fl ange. Tighten the hex nut using the multifunction tool size 19 (Item 24) securely.
6. Check that the cutting blade rotates freely after you remove the assembly tools. If this is not the case, have the mechanism checked by an expert.
7.  Remove the blade guard covers (Item 25a). Warning! Take care not to injure yourself on the cutting blade.

Important! Vibrations when using the cutting blade
If considerable vibrations of an unusual nature arise when using the cutting line after you have fi tted the cutting blade, this is because the cutting blade is not fi tted in central position. Switch off the tool immediately. Remove the battery/batteries
and refi t the cutting blade.

Caution! A cutting blade that is not fi tted in central position will cause damage to the tool!

Removing the cutting blade
Remove the cutting blade in reverse order to that described in section 5.2.5.a.

Fitting the trimmer/scythe module on the motor unit (Fig. 12)
Push the connecting tube (Item 8) of the fully pre-assembled trimmer/scythe module and the extension tube (Item 12) of the pre-assembled motor unit into one another and screw them together with the union nut (Item 7). To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.

Adjusting the cutting height (Fig. 13)
To establish the optimum length of the harness, put on the harness (see point 6.1.1) and make a few swinging movements without starting the motor.

Assembly/adjustments of the pole-mounted pruner
Danger! Do not fi t the battery until the pole-mounted pruner has been fully assembled and the chain tension has been set. Always wear protective gloves when working on the pruner to protect yourself against injury. Use the cutter rail guard (Fig. 2/Item 20).

Converting the connecting tube  (Fig. 14-16)

To be able to use a diff event module (e.g. the pole-mounted pruner) you must convert the connecting tube (Fig. 2/Item 8).

1. Push the lock release (Item 9) forward and turn the union nut (Item 8a). Pull the connecting tube (Item 8) off the module.
2. Put the connecting tube (Item 8) onto the module (e.g. the pole-mounted pruner, Item 14).
3.  Screw the union nut (Item 8a) on the module (e.g. the pole-mounted pruner, Item 14) until it is tight.

Fitting the cutter rail and saw chain (Fig. 17-19)

1. Use the multifunction tool size 13 (Item 22) to remove the fastening screw for the chain wheel cover (Item 14a).
2.  Remove the chain wheel cover.
3. Lay the saw chain (Item 18) in the groove which runs around the cutter rail (Item 19).
4. Insert the cutter rail (Item 19) and the saw chain (Item 18) into the mount of the pole-mounted pruner. At the same time guide the saw chain around the chain wheel (Item 14b) and hook the cutter rail into the chain tensioning bolt (Item 14c).
5. Fit the chain wheel cover and tighten the fastening screw hand tight.

Note: Do not fully tighten the fastening screw until after you have adjusted the chain tension (see section 5.3.3).

Tensioning the saw chain (Fig. 20-21 22)

1. Slacken the fastening screw for the chain wheel cover slightly (use the size 13 multi-function tool).
2. Adjust the tension of the saw chain by using the multifunction tool 4mm (Item 22) to turn the chain tensioning screw (Item 14d). Turning the screw clockwise increases the chain tension, and turning it counter-clockwise decreases the chain tension. The saw chain is correctly tensioned if it can be lifted approx. 2 mm in the middle of the cutter rail.
3. Tighten the fastening screw for the chain wheel cover (use the size 13 multifunction tool).

Danger! All the chain links must lie properly in the guide groove of the rail.

Notes on tensioning the chain:
The saw chain must be properly tensioned to en-sure safe operation. When the saw chain can be raised by around 2 mm in the middle of the cutter rail, you know that the chain tension is ideal (Fig. 21). During cutting, the temperature of the saw chain rises and its length changes. It is important therefore to check the chain tension at least every 10 minutes and to adjust it again as required. This applies in particular to new saw chains. When you have finished working, slacken the saw chain again as it will shorten when it cools down. This will help to prevent damage to the chain.

Saw chain lubrication
Important! (Fig. 22) Never operate the chain if it is not lubricated with saw chain oil! Use of the pole-mounted pruner without saw chain oil or with the oil level below the „min“ mark will result in damage to the cordless pole- mounted pruner.

Important! Be aware of the temperature conditions:
Different lubricants with completely diff event viscosities are required at different ambient temperatures. At lower temperatures you will need low- viscosity oils in order to achieve sufficient lubricating fi lm. However, if the same low viscosity oil is used during the summer it will become even thinner due to the ambient temperatures alone, and as a result, the lubricating fi lm could break down, causing the chain to overheat and become damaged. In addition, the chain oil would burn and produce unnecessary pollutants.

Filling the oil tank (Fig. 22)
Warning! Fill in the oil outdoors and do not smoke while fi lling.

1. Place the pole-mounted pruner on an even surface.
2. Clean the area around the oil tank lid (Item 10) and remove the lid.
3.  Fill the tank (Item 10a) with saw chain oil. In the process, make sure that no dirt enters the tank, as this could cause the oil nozzle to become blocked.
4. Screw the oil tank lid (Item 10) back on again.

The pole-mounted pruner will be ready for use after you have screwed it to the motor unit (see section 5.2.6).

Assembly/adjustments of the hedge trimmer

Assembly
The hedge trimmer is ready for use once the connecting tube has been converted (see section 5.3.1) and it has been screwed to the motor unit (see section 5.2.6).

Adjusting the housing tilt (Fig. 23)
Press the lock-off button (Item 15a) and adjust the tilt of the housing to any of 7 latching positions.

Fitting the battery (Fig. 24a-24b)
Push the battery into the battery mount provided (Item 1). The battery will be heard to click into place when it has been pushed fully in. To remove the battery, press the push lock button (Item N) and pull out the battery.

Notice!
Never combine batteries with different capacities (Ah).

Use only batteries which are charged to the same level. Never combine full and half-full batteries. Always charge the two batteries simultaneously. The equipment‘s operating time depends on the battery with the lower charge level. The two batte-ries must always be fully charged before use.

Charging the battery (Fig. 25)

1. Take the battery pack out of the tool. Do this by pressing the pushlock button.
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 socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.
3.  Insert the battery into the charger.
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery 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 charger
• 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 fi res.
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 charge level indicator (Fig. 26)
Press the battery charge level indicator button (Item M). The battery charge level indicator (Item L) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

LEDs are lit
The battery is fully charged.

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.

General information

Putting on the harness (Fig. 27-28)
Important! Always use the harness when you work with the tool. Switch off the tool before you take off the harness. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.

1. Slip the harness (Item 17) over your shoulder.
2. Adjust the length of the harness so that the harness holder is at waist level.
3. . The harness is equipped with a buckle. Press the hooks together if you need to put down the tool quickly.

Switching On/Off Switching on (Fig. 29)

•  Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the handle (Item 4) and the other hand on the steady grip (Item 16).
• Press the switch lock (Item 3) and then press the On/ Off switch (Item 2).

Switching off (Fig. 29)
Let go of the On/Off switch (Item 2).

 Using for work

Danger! Work only with a fully assembled tool. When you want to carry out work on the tool itself, always wear protective gloves and use the supplied blade covers to protect yourself against injury.
Each time before use you must check that:

• the safety devices and the cutting device are in perfect condition and complete;
• all screws are securely fastened
• all moving parts move smoothly.
• Never use a tool which is obviously damaged.

Working with the cordless trimmer/scythe Practice all the work steps with the motor switched off and without the rechargeable battery before you start to use the tool. Use the cutting
line only to mow dry grass. If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages (Fig. 30).

Extending the cutting line (Fig. 31)
Danger! Do not use metal wire or plastic-en-cased metal wire in the line spool. This may cause serious injuries to the user.
The grass trimmer has a semi-automatic line extension system (automatic jog line feed). Each time you activate the semi-automatic line extension system, the line is automatically extended to ensure that you can cut your lawn with the perfect cutting width at all times. To extend the cutting line, run the motor and tap the line spool on the ground. This will automatically extend the line. The blade on the guard hood will cut the line to the permissible length. Please note that the more often you activate the semi-automatic line extension system, the more the line will wear.

Note: If the line is too long when you use the tool for the fi first time, the surplus end of it will be cut by the blade on the guard hood. If the line is too short when you start the tool for the fi rst time, press the knob on the line spool and pull the line hard. When you then start the tool for the fi rst time the line will be cut to the perfect length automatically.
Using a brush or similar, carefully remove all residual grass from the underside of the guard hood at regular intervals.

Different cutting methods
When the tool is correctly assembled it will cut
weeds and long grass in places that are diffi cult to access, e.g. along fences, walls and foundations, and also around trees. It can also be used for „mowing“ down vegetation so that a garden can be better prepared or a certain area cleared down to the soil.
Please note: Even if it is used carefully, cutting around foundations, stone or concrete walls, etc.
will result in the line suffering more than normal wear.

Trimming/mowing
Swing the trimmer from side to side in a scything motion. Always keep the line spool parallel to the ground. Check the site and decide which cutting height you require. Guide and hold the line spool at the required height to obtain an even cut (Fig. 32).

Low trimming
Hold the trimmer right in front of you at a slight angle so that the underside of the line spool is above the ground and the line strikes the correct target. Always cut away from yourself. Never draw the trimmer towards yourself.

Cutting along fences/foundations
Approach wire mesh fences, lath fences, natural stone walls and foundations slowly so that you can cut close to them without striking the obstacle with the line. If, for example, the line strikes stones, stone walls or foundations, it will wear or fray. If the line strikes wire fencing, it will break.

Trimming around trees
When trimming around tree trunks, approach slowly so that the line does not strike the bark. Walk around the tree, cutting from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the line and tilt the line spool forward slightly.
Warning: Take extreme care during mowing work. When doing such work keep a distance of 30 meters between yourself and other people or animals.

Mowing
When mowing down to the ground you will cut all the vegetation. To do this, set the line spool at an angle of 30° to the right. Place the handle in the required position. Remember the increased risk of injury to the user, watchers and animals, and the danger of damaging property due to objects  (for example stones) being catapulted into the surroundings (Fig. 33).

Warning : Do not use the tool to remove objects from footpaths, etc.
The tool is powerful and can throw small stones and other objects a distance of 15 meters or more, causing injuries and damage to cars, houses and windows.

Sawing
The tool is not suitable for sawing. Jamming
If the cutting blade jams as a result of attempting to cut vegetation that is too dense, switch off the engine immediately. Remove the grass and scrub from the tool before you restart it.

Preventing recoil
When you work with the blade, there is a risk of recoil if it strikes solid objects such as tree trunks, branches, tree stumps, stones or the like. This will throw the tool backward in the direction opposite to the rotation of the tool. This can cause you to lose control of the tool. Do not use the blade near fences, metal posts, boundary stones or foundations. For cutting dense stalks, position the blade as shown in Fig. 34 to prevent recoil.

Working with the pole-mounted pruner

Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the following points before every use:

Condition of the cordless pole-mounted pruner
Before you start your work, check the cordless pole-mounted pruner for damage to the housing, the saw chain and the cutter rail. Never use a tool which is obviously damaged.

Oil container
Check the oil level in the oil container. Both be-fore and during your work make sure that thereis always sufficient oil in the system. To avoid damaging the cordless pole-mounted pruner, never
run the saw if there is no oil in the system or if the oil level drops below the „min“ mark. On average, a single filling will last for 15 minutes depending on the number of pauses in cutting and the loads involved.

Saw chain
Check the tension of the saw chain and the condition of the cutting elements. The sharper the saw chain, the easier and more controllable it is to operate the cordless pole-mounted pruner. The same applies to the chain tension. For greater safety you must check the chain tension at least every 10 minutes during your work. New saw chains in particular tend to expand more.

Safety Clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fitting safety clothing such as special cut- resistant trousers, protective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles Wear a protective helmet with integral face and hearing protection. This will off er protection against falling branches and recoiling branches.

Safe working

• To ensure that you can work in safety you must use the tool at a working angle of max. 60°.
• Never stand under the branch you want to saw.
• Use special caution when working with branches under tension and with splintering wood.
• Possible risk of injury from falling branches and pieces of wood catapulted into the surroundings!
• When the tool is in operation, keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone.
• The tool is not protected from electric shock through contact with high-voltage cables. Keep a minimum distance of 10 m from live cables. Electric shock can cause fatal injury.
• When working on slopes always stand to the upper or left or right side of the branch you want to cut.
• Hold the tool as close as possible to your body. This will help you to keep your balance.

Cutting techniques

• When removing branches, hold the tool at an angle of max. 60° to the horizontal to avoid being hit by a falling branch (Fig. 35).
• Start with the bottom branches on the tree. This will make it easier for the cut branches to drop.
• After completing a cut, the weight of the saw will abruptly increase for the operator as the saw is no longer supported by the branch. This can result in you losing control over the saw.
• Remove the saw from the cut only with the saw chain still running. This will prevent the saw from getting jammed.
• Never cut with the tip of the saw.
• Never cut into the bulging branch collar. This will prevent the tree from healing.

Sawing off smaller branches (Fig. 36)
Place the contact surface of the saw onto the branch. This will prevent the saw from making jerky movements when you begin a cut. Exerting slight pressure, guide the saw from the top to the bottom through the branch.

Sawing off large and long branches (Fig. 37)
Carry out a relief cut when working on large branches.
Start by sawing through 1/3 of the branch diameter (a) from the top to the bottom with the top side of the cutter rail. Then saw towards the first cut (b) from the top to the bottom with the bottom side of the cutter rail.
Saw long branches in several steps to keep control over the impact location.

Kickback

The term „kickback“ describes what happens when the running pole-mounted pruner suddenly kicks upward and backward. Usually this is caused by contact between the tip of the rail and the workpiece or by the saw chain becoming trapped.
In the event of kickback, large forces occur suddenly and violently. As a result, the cordless pole-mounted pruner usually reacts uncontrollably. This can often result in very serious injuries to the worker or persons in the vicinity. The risk of kick-back is at its greatest when the saw is positioned for a cut in the region of the tip of the cutter rail, as
the leverage eff ect is greatest there. It is therefore safest to position the saw as fl at as possible.

Warning!

•  Make sure that the chain tension is always correctly adjusted.
• Only use a cordless pole-mounted pruner that is in perfect working order.
• Only work with a saw chain that has been properly sharpened in accordance with the instructions.
• Never cut with the upper edge or the tip of the rail.
• Always hold the cordless pole-mounted pruner firmly with both hands.

Cutting wood which is under tension Special care is required when cutting wood which is under tension. Cutting wood which is under tension can release the tension, causing the wood to react out of control. In the worst case this can result in severe and even fatal injuries. This type of work must be performed only by specially trained persons.

Working with the cordless hedge trimmer

• Check that the blades work properly. With their twin cutting edges, the blades rotate in opposite directions, thus guaranteeing a high cutting performance and smooth operation.
  Take care to maintain a steady foothold and hold the tool firmly in both hands away from your body. Before you switch on, make sure that the tool is not touching any objects.

Work practice

•  A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes as well as hedges.
• To obtain the best cutting results, hold the hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the hedge (see Fig. 38).
• The blades with their twin cutting edges rota-te in opposite directions to enable cutting in both directions (see Fig. 39).
• It is recommended to tie a guideline of string or the like along the hedge so that you cut the hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches which protrude beyond the guideline (see Fig. 40/41).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Fig. 42).

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts

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

General information on cleaning

• Regularly clean the tensioning mechanism by blowing it out with compressed air or cleaning it with a brush. Do not use any tools for cleaning.
• Keep the handles free of oil so that you can maintain a firm grip.
• Never immerse the tool in water or other liquids in order to clean it.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guards.
• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the tool with a clean cloth or blow it down with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend cleaning the tool immediately each time after use.
Clean the tool regularly with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the tool’s plastic parts. Ensure that no water can get inside the tool. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

General information on maintenance

There are no other parts inside the tool which require maintenance.
To keep the tool in good working order, carry out regular maintenance in accordance with the following instructions. Use only the accessories and spare parts approved by the manufacturer, Details can be found in section 8.6 “Ordering spa-re parts”. The use of non-approved accessories or spare parts can result in very serious injuries.

Maintenance of the cordless trimmer/scy the Replacing the line spool (Fig. 43-44) Danger! Remove the batteries!

1. Press the line spool housing together at the ribbed points marked H and remove the spool cover.
2. Take out the empty line spool and the pressure spring.
3.  Thread the end of the line from the new line spool through the eyelet (Item K) of the spool cover and allow approx. 13 cm of line to proceed. Insert the pressure spring (Item L) in the line spool.
4.  Press the spool cover back into the line spool housing.

Replacing the cutting line (Fig. 43, 45-46)

Danger! Remove the batteries!

1. Press the line spool housing together at the ribbed points marked H and remove the spool cover.
2. Take out the empty line spool and the pressure spring.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line.
4. Insert the new cutting line into the line holder inside the spool.
5.  Keeping the line under tension, wind it up counter-clockwise.
6. ook approx. 15 cm of the end of the line into one of the line holders on the edge of the spool.
7. Thread the end of the line from the new line spool through the eyelet (Item K) in the spool cover. Insert the pressure spring (Item L) in the line spool.
8.  Pull sharply on the end of the line to release it from the line holder.
9.  Press the spool cover back into the line spool housing.

The next time you re-start the tool, the cutting line will be cut automatically to the optimum length.
Important! Bits of the nylon line that are catapulted out into the surroundings could cause injuries!

Sharpening the cutting line blade (Fig. 9)
The cutting line blade (Item 23c) can become blunt over time. When you notice this, undo the screws holding the cutting line blade on the guard hood. Clamp the blade in a vise. Sharpen the blade with a fl at fi le and make sure that the angle of the cutting edge is not altered in the process. File in one direction only.

Maintenance of the pole-mounted pruner
Use only saw chains and cutter rails approved by the manufacturer. These are listed in section 4
“Technical data” or are available as accessories (see section 8.6 “Ordering spare parts”). The use of spare parts which are not approved by the manufacturer could result in very serious injuries.

Replacing the saw chain and cutter rail
The cutter rail needs to be replaced if the guide groove of the cutter rail is worn. Proceed as described in the section “Cutter rail and saw chain”.
Checking the automatic chain lubrication You should check the operation of the automatic chain lubrication system on a regular basis in order to guard against overheating and the damage this can cause to the cutter rail and the saw chain. Point the tip of the cutter rail at a smooth surface (a board or a cut tree face) and allow the pole-mounted pruner to run. If you see a growing oil stain on the smooth surface, the automatic chain

lubrication system is working properly. If no clear oil trace is evident then please refer to the corresponding instructions in the “Troubleshooting guide”! If the information contained there still fails to remedy the situation, please contact our service de-partment or another similarly qualifi ed workshop.
Danger! Do not actually touch the surface. Keep a safe distance (approx. 20 cm).

Sharpening the saw chain
Working eff ectively with the cordless pole-moun-ted pruner is only possible if the saw chain is in
good condition and sharp. This also reduces the risk of kickback. The saw chain can be re-shared by any dealer. Do not attempt to sharpen the saw chain yourself unless you have the necessary tools and the necessary experience.

Maintenance of the hedge trimmer
(Fig. 47)
The blades should be cleaned and lubricated at regular intervals in order to ensure best performance at all times. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin fi lm of oil.

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

Pole-mounted pruner
Spare cutter rail Art. No.: 45.001.17 Spare chain Art. No.: 45.001.87

Trimmer/scythe
Spare line spool Art. No.: 34.051.02 Spare cutting blade Art. No.: 34.050.82

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 offi ces.

Storage and transport

Remove the batteries. Store the tool and its 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.
The tool has an integrated wall holder (Fig. 48/Item M) for hanging it up.

• Always hold the tool with one hand on the handle and the other hand on the steady grip. Do not carry the tool by its motor housing.

• Secure the tool against slipping if you transport it in a vehicle.
  As far as possible, use the original packaging for transporting the tool.

• Clean the cordless multifunction tool and carry out its maintenance before you put it into storage.

• If you are not going to use the cordless pole-mounted pruner for an extended period of time, remove the chain oil from the tank. Briefly immerse the saw chain and the cutter rail into an oil bath and then wrap them in oil paper.

• During storage or transportation, use the supplied safety guards for the cutting blade, cutter rail/saw chain and hedge trimmer blade.

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 elec-tric 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 me-ans, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes

Troubleshooting guide

Caution!
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.

Charger indicator

Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. 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 eff ect 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 certifi cate
Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment 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 solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this product in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2.  The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:
   • Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design-related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and 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 equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fitted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6.  If you have taken the equipment with you to a different different EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.

Of course, we are also happy to offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to
our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.

Warrantor/ Service:
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ

Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

Cordless Multifunction Tool ·

References

• Einhell Service
• service.com is for sale | www.brandforce.com
• Einhell Service
• Herramientas de alta calidad para aficionados al bricolaje y la jardinería | Einhell.es
• Strumenti di alta qualità per gli amanti del Fai da Te e del giardinaggio | Einhell.it

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