Einhell GE-EH 6560 Electric Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-EH 6560 Electric Hedge Trimmer

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.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.
Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the equipment safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 10)

1. Warning!
2. Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or wet conditions.
3. CAUTION – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry.
4. If the cable is damaged or cut, pull out the power plug from the mains immediately.
5. Wear eye protection and ear plugs.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Handle with button switch
5. Cable strain-relief clamp
6. Power cable
7. Cutter guard
8. Fastening screws for cuttings collector
9. Cuttings collector

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 equip-ment 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 suffocating!

• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter guard
• Cuttings collector
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

Important. This 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 de-signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

GE-EH 6560

• Mains voltage ……………………..220-240 V~ 50 Hz
• Power input ……………………………………….. 650 W
• Idling speed …………………………………1,500 min-1
• Cutting length ………………………………….. 600 mm
• Cutter rail length ………………………………. 660 mm
• Tooth spacing ……………………………………. 30 mm
• Max. cutting thickness ………………………… 18 mm
• Cuts/min ……………………………………………… 3000
• Protection class …………………………………….. II/
• Weight ………………………………………………3,75 kg

GE-EH 7067

• Mains voltage ……………………..220-240 V~ 50 Hz
• Power input ……………………………………….. 700 W
• Idling speed …………………………………1,500 min-1
• Cutting length ………………………………….. 670 mm
• Cutter rail length ………………………………. 710 mm
• Tooth spacing ……………………………………. 30 mm
• Max. cutting thickness ………………………… 18 mm
• Cuts/min ……………………………………………… 3000
• Protection class …………………………………….. II/
• Weight ………………………………………………..3,8 kg

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 60745.

• LpA sound pressure level ………………… 82.2 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty ……………………………………… 3 dB
• LWA sound power level ………………… 95.36 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty ……………………………………… 3 dB

Wear ear-muff s.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745.

• Vibration emission value ah = 3.106 m/s2
• K uncertainty = 1.5 m/s2

The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equip-ment is used and may exceed the specified value in exceptional circumstances.
The specifi ed vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specifi ed vibration value can be used for the initial assessment of a harmful effect.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances that 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 ne-cessary?
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.

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

1. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
2. Health damage is caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.
Fitting the cuttings collector (Figure 3a-3d)

For horizontal cutting, we recommend that you install the cuttings collector. This enables you to remove the cuttings easily. The surface of the hedge thus remains clear (Fig. 3a/3b). Position the cuttings collector (9) on the cutter rail (Figure 3c). Then push the cuttings collector as far as possible towards the tip of the cutter rail and secure it with the fastening screws (8) (Figure 3d).
Rear swiveling handle (Figure 3e)
The hedge trimmer is fitted with a rear swiveling handle. It can be turned counter-clockwise and clockwise through both 45° and 90°. To do so, you must fi rst retract the lock (A) and hold. Then turn the handle and release the lock. If you turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise, the handle will lock at an angle of 45° and 90°. To return the handle to its original position, pull the lock (A) back again and hold. When the hand-le is back in its standard position, release the lock again.
Caution! Make sure that the handle engages.

Operation

The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed safety switch. The equipment works only when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 4 / Item A) is pressed with one hand and the switch on the handle (Figure 4 / Item B) is pressed with the other hand. If either switch is released, the cutters will stop moving.
Please watch out for the cutters as they slow down to a standstill.

• Please check that the cutters work properly. The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus guaranteeing high cutting performance and smooth operation.
• Before use, fasten the extension cable in the stress-relief clip (see Fig. 4).
• When working outdoors, use extension cables that are approved for the purpose.

Notes on working 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 Figure 5).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 6).
• It is recommended to tie a guide line 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 guide line (see Figure 7).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 8).

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before star-ting any cleaning work.
Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance

• The cutters 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 film of oil (see Figure 9).
• There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

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.isc-gmbh.info

Disposal and recycling

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

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.
Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac-cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes

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 re-quests 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.isc-gmbh.info. Ple-ase ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in
all cases:

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

Warranty certificate

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

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

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

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

   • Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   • Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

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

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service,
please send the device to our service address.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

References

• Einhell Service
• iSC Onlineshop
• Einhell Service
• iSC Onlineshop

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