AL-KO HT 36 LI Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

AL-KO HT 36 LI Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Instruction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

• Please read this document before starting to use the machine. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.
• Comply with the safety and warning instructions in this documentation and on the pro-duct.
• This document is a permanent component of the described product, and should remain with the machine if it is sold to someone else.

Explanation of symbols

CAUTION!
Following these warning instructions can help to avoid personal injuries and/or da-mage to property.
Special instructions for ease of under-standing and regarding handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Designated use
This hedge trimmer is exclusively intended for trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes in domestic gardening applications.
Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from this.
Possible misuse

• The safety devices are not allowed to be re-moved or defeated, e.g. by attaching the swit-ching buttons to the grip bars
• Do not use the machine in rainy weather.
• Do not use the machine for trimming wet hedges and bushes

CAUTION!
The machine is not allowed to be used in commercial applications.

Safety and protective devices

CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Do not deactivate safety and protective devices.

Overload protection

CAUTION!
Remove the battery from the machine before carrying out any work on the blade.
The machine detects when the blade has been blocked by cutting excessively thick material or a hard objects; it switches off automatically to pro-tect the motor.

1. Remove the blockage from the blade.
2. Wait approx. 5 seconds.
3.  Switch the machine back on.

Hand guard
CAUTION!
Risk of injury if the hand guard is not fit-ted!
Never start operating the machine without the hand guard.

Two-hand operation
The hedge trimmer can only be operated with two hands at the same time.

Symbols on the machine
Important! Take particular care during handling.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The product overview (1) provides an overview of the machine.

1. Cutting blade
2. Hand guard
3. Front grip bar with switching button
4. Rear grip bar with switching button
5. Battery with locking mechanism*
6. Charger with mains plug*
7.  Blade guard
8. Instructions for use

TECHNICAL DATA

The specified values have been established based on a standardized test process and can be used for comparing different electrical tools with one another.
In addition, these values are suitable for estimating in advance the loads to which the user is exposed due to vibration.

WARNING!
The actual vibration values may differ from those specified, depending on what the electrical tool is used for.
Take measures to protect yourself against vibration loads. In doing so, take account of the entire working process, i.e. also times during which the electrical tool is operating without load, or is switched off.
Suitable measures include regular maintenance and care of the electrical tool and the tool attachments, keeping your hands warm, taking regular breaks and planning the working sequences effectively.

WARNING!
Wear ear defenders to prevent impairment of hearing.

CAUTION!
Read all safety instructions and other instructions.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions and other instructions can lead to an electric shock, fire and/or series injuries.

CAUTION!
Keep all safety instructions and other instructions for future reference.
The term “electrical tool” used in the safety instructions refers to mains- operated electrical tools (with mains cable) and to battery-operated electrical tools (without mains cable).

CAUTION!
Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical condition!
Check the machine, cable and plug for damage before each use; damaged parts must be repaired or renewed in a specialist workshop.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Do not deactivate safety and protective devices.

CAUTION!
Danger from electrical current!
Immediately disconnect the plug from the mains if the cable has been damaged or cut!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Safety in the workplace
  • Keep your working area clean, and make sure it is well illuminated. Untidiness or dimly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
  • Do not work with the electrical tool in a potentially explosive atmosphere with the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Electrical tools give rise to sparks that can ignite the dust or vapours.
  • Keep children and other people away from the electrical tool when using it. If you are distracted, you might lose control of the ma-chine.
• Electrical safety
  • The connection plug of the electrical tool must fit into the socket. The plug is not allowed to be changed in any way. Do not use any plug adapters together with earthed electrical tools. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock
  • Avoid physical contact with earthed sur-faces such as on pipes, heaters, cookers and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
  • if your body is earthed.
  • Keep electrical tools out of the rain and away from moisture. Water getting into an electrical tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
  • Do not use the cable for incorrect purposes such as carrying the electrical tool, hanging it up or for pulling the plug out of the socket. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts of the equipment. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
  • Be alert, pay attention to what you are doing and take a cautious approach to working with an electrical tool. Do not use an electrical tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines. A moment’s inattentiveness when using the electrical tool can result in serious injuries.
  • Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear baggy clothing or jewellry. Keep your hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellry or long hair can be snagged on moving parts.
• Personal safety
  • Wear personal protective equipment, and always use safety goggles. The injury risk can be reduced by wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip shoes, a protective helmet or ear defenders, depending on the type and application of the electrical tool.
  • Avoid starting to operate the machine in-advertently. Make sure that the electrical tool is switched off before you connect it to the power supply, pick it up or carry it. Accidents can be caused by leaving your finger on the switch when you carry the electrical tool or when you connect it to the power supply.
  • Remove the adjusting tools or spanner before you switch on the electrical tool. A tool or spanner that is in a rotating part of the machine can cause injuries.
  • Avoid an abnormal bodily posture. Make sure you can stand safely and keep your balance at all times. This will enable you to control the electrical tool better if something unexpected happens.
  • If dust extraction and collection devices can be attached, make sure that they are connected and used correctly. Using a dust extraction system can reduce the risk caused by dust.
• Use and handling of the electrical tool
  • Do not overload the machine. Use the ap-propriate electrical tool for the job you are doing. Using the appropriate electrical tool will enable you to work more effectively and safely in the specified performance range.
  • Do not use an electrical tool if it has a defective switch. An electrical tool that can no longer be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
  • Disconnect the plug from the socket and/or remove the battery before you make adjustments to the machine, change accessories or put the machine away. This pre-cautionary measure will prevent the machine from starting inadvertently.
  • Keep unused electrical tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people to use the machine if they are not familiar with it, or have not read these instructions. Electrical tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced people.
  • Look after electrical tools with care. Check whether moving parts function perfectly and do not stick, whether there are any broken parts or parts that are damaged in such a way that the function of the electrical tool is impaired. Have damaged parts repaired before you use the ma-chine. Many accidents are caused by failure to maintain electrical tools properly.
  • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Care-fully maintained cutting tools with sharper cut-ting edges are less likely to stick and are easier to control.
  • Use electrical tools, accessories, insertion tools, etc. according to these instructions. When doing so, take account of the working conditions and the activity to be undertaken. Using electrical tools for applications other than the intended purpose can result in dangerous situations.
• Use and handling of the battery-operated tool
  • Only recharge batteries in chargers that are recommended by the manufacturer. Using a charger intended for one particular type of battery with a different type of battery represents a fire risk.
  • Only use batteries in the electrical tools that are intended for this purpose. Using other batteries can lead to injuries and re-presents the risk of fire.
  • Keep the unused battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could short-circuit the contacts. A short circuit between the battery contacts can result in burns or fire.
  • Incorrect use can result in fluid leaking out of the battery. Avoid contact with the fluid. In case of inadvertent contact, rinse off with water. If the fluid gets into your eye, seek additional medical assistance. Leaking battery fluid can lead to skin irritations or burns.
• Service
  • For your own safety, only have your electrical tool repaired by qualified specialist personnel using genuine spare parts. This ensures that the electrical tool re-mains safe.
• Safety instructions for hedge trimmers
  • Keep all body parts away from the cut-ting blade. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold onto material to be cut when the blade is operating. Switch off the machine before you remove trapped cut material. A moment’s inattentiveness when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.
  • Carry the hedge trimmer using the handle, and make sure the blade is switched off. Always put on the blade guard when transporting or storing the hedge trimmer. Careful handling of the machine reduces the risk of injury from the blade.
  • Hold the electrical tool using the insula-ted handle surfaces, because the cutting blade could come into contact with concealed electrical cables. Contact between the cutting blade and a live cable can result in electrical current flowing through metal parts of the machine, leading to an electric shock.

Safety notes for battery and charger
CAUTION!
Caution – Risk of fire and explosion!

• Do not open the appliance. Danger of short circuit.
• Do not put the appliance onto an open fire.
• Protect the appliance against heat and direct sunlight.

Safety instructions relating to operation

• Always operate the machine with two hands.
• Keep your body and clothing away from the blade system.
• Make sure the motor is stopped before you remove any cuttings.
• When leaving / transporting the machine:
  • Switch off the machine
  • Remove the battery
  • Put on the blade guard
• Never hold the machine by its cutting blade
• Only carry the machine using its handle.
• Before starting work, search through the hedge to be cut to see if there are any concealed objects such as: wire fences, in order to avoid injuries.
• Regularly check the machine is in good working order.
• Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents. They can cause irreparable damage to the machine.
• After use, remove the battery and check the machine for damage.
• Electrical malfunctions are only allowed to be rectified by authorized specialist workshops.

WARNING!
This electrical tool produces an electro-magnetic field during operation. Under certain circumstances, this field may impair active or passive medical implants.
In order to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that any per-sons fitted with medical implants should consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant before opera-ting the electrical tool.

START-UP

CAUTION!
Always perform a visual check prior to start-up.

CAUTION!
Do not use damaged batteries. Danger of fire!

CAUTION!
Danger of explosion and fire!
The charger heats up during charging. Do not place it on a flammable surface or in a flammable environment.

Charging the battery
For more information about charging the battery, refer to the separate instructions for the battery and the charger.
Inserting the battery

1. Push the battery along the guide until the con- tact socket on the battery is firmly located on the contact plug of the machine (2).

Removing the battery

1.  Press the lock (6-1).
2.  Pull the battery out of the machine.

OPERATION
Starting the hedge trimmer

1. Standard securely.
2. With one hand, grip the front handle and then grip the rear handle with your other hand.
3. Press both switching buttons on the grip bars (3-1, 3-2); the machine starts operating.
4. Keep both switching buttons pressed while you are working.
5. The hedge trimmer will switch off as soon as  a switch button is released.

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Always cut the two sides of a hedge first, fol-lowed by the top. This prevents cut material from falling into areas that you have not trim-med yet (5).
• Hedges should always be trimmed into a trapezoidal shape (tapering toward the top). This prevents the leaves on the lower bran-ches from being shaded out
• Make sure the motor is stopped before you remove any cuttings.
• When leaving / transporting the machine:
  • Switch off the machine
  • Remove the battery
  • Put on the blade guard
• After use, remove the battery and check the machine for damage.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CAUTION!
Repair work is only allowed to be carried out by expert workshops or our AL-KO service centres.

CAUTION!
Remove the battery before starting any work on the machine.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Always wear work gloves when carrying out maintenance and care jobs on the cutting blade!

1.  After each use, clean the cutting blades and housing with a brush or cloth. Do not use water and/or aggressive cleaning agents – risk of corrosion!
2. Lightly oil the cutter bar with a suitable protective oil.
3. Check that all screws are tight.
4. Regularly check the cutting blades. Contact an AL-KO service centre under the following circumstances:
   • Defective cutting blade
   • Blunt cutting blade
   • Excessive wear

STORAGE

The blade guard can be attached to the wall as a holder for the hedge trimmer (4).
Make sure that the screws are tight!

• Clean the machine and its accessories after each use.
• Only store the machine with the blade guard fitted.
• Keep the machine out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
• Store the machine in a dry place protected against frost.
• Remove the battery from the machine before putting it into storage.

DISPOSAL

Do not dispose of worn-out machines or spent batteries (including recharge- able batteries) in domestic waste!The packaging, machine and accessories are made from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of accordingly.

• Dispose of batteries only after they have been discharged
• The user is obliged to return the batteries and rechargeable batteries. These can be retur-ned to points of sale free of charge.
• The following possibilities exist for disposal:
  • By specialist dealers
  • By a return centre marked with the CCR symbol

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS

Flat battery

Battery is not engaged or has come loose

| Wait until the motor protection switch switches the machine back on.

Charging the battery

Check the location of the battery and engage it if necessary

Machine keeps cutting out| On/off switch defective Internal fault| Contact an AL-KO service centre
Machine is overloaded| Protective mechanism| See the Safety and protective de- vices chapter
Blades get hot| Lack of lubrication Blades blunt Nicks in the blade| Oil the blades lightly

Contact an AL-KO service centre Contact an AL-KO service centre

Battery operating time is significantly shorter| Battery flat because not used for some time

Battery service life expired Lack of lubrication

Blunt or damaged blade

| Charge the battery

Renew the battery. Only use ge- nuine accessories from the manu- facturer.

Oil the blades lightly

Contact an AL-KO service centre

Battery cannot be charged| Charge plug or contact socket con- taminated

Battery or charger defective

| Order spare parts acc. to the spare parts card
Machine is vibrating| Internal fault| Contact an AL-KO service centre

If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or which you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our responsible customer service.

WARRANTY

We will address claims for any defects in materials and workmanship during the statutory period of limitation by means of repairs or replacements of our choice. The period of limitation is governed by the laws of the country in which the machine was purchased.

• Our warranty applies only if:
  • The machine has been properly handled
  • The operating instructions have been adhered to
  • Original replacement parts have been used
• The warranty is no longer in effect if:
  • Efforts have been made to repair the machine
  • Technical modifications have been made to the machine
  • The machine has not been used for its intended purpose
• The warranty does not cover:
  • Damage to paint work through normal use
  • Parts subject to wear as indicated in the replacement parts list with a box [xxx xxx (x)]
  • Internal combustion engines – separate warranty conditions of the respective engine manufacturer apply

The warranty period begins with the purchase by the first buyer. The warranty period begins on the date that appears on the original purchase receipt. In the event of a warranty claim, please your contact sup-plier or the nearest authorized customer service centre with this warranty declaration and the purchase receipt in hand. This warranty does not affect the legal warranty claims by the purchaser against the seller.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We hereby declare that this product in the version which we have introduced into circulation is in accordance with the requirements of the harmonised EU directives, EU safety standards and the product-specific standards.

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