MEEC TOOLS 001503 Brush Trimmer Instruction Manual

MEEC TOOLS 001503 Brush Trimmer

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The term “power tool” in all the warnings below refers to mains-powered (corded) or battery-powered (cordless) power tools.
  Work area

• Keep the work area clean and well lit. Dark and cluttered work areas increase the risk of accidents and injuries.

• Do not use power tools in explosive environments, such as in the vicinity of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

• Power tools produce sparks that can ignite dust and fumes.

• Keep children and onlookers at a safe distance when using power tools.

• You can easily lose control of the tool if you are distracted.
  Electrical safety

• • The plug on the power tool must match the power point.

• Never modify the plug in any way. Never use an adapter with earthed power tools.

• Unmodified plugs and matching outlets reduce the risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or moisture. There is a greater risk of electric shock if water gets into a power tool.
  Personal safety

• • Stay alert. Pay attention to what you are doing, and use your common sense when working with power tools. Never use power tools if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when using a power tool can result in serious personal injury.

• Depending on the type of tool and how it is used, safety equipment such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmets and ear protection reduce the risk of personal injury.

• • Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power tool is switched off before inserting the battery and/or lifting/carrying the tool.

• Carrying a power tool with your finger on the switch can cause accidents.

• Remove adjuster keys/spanners before switching on the power tool. Allen keys, or the like, left in a rotating part of a power tool can cause personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance. This ensures better control over the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

• If dust extraction and dust collection equipment is available, this should be connected and used correctly. The use of such devices can reduce the risk of
  dust-related problems.

• Risk of personal injury as a result of an uncontrolled tool – do not remove, bypass or otherwise override the power switch on a power tool, for example by mechanically locking it in place.
  Use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for the planned work. The tool does the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the tool if it cannot be switched on and off with the power switch. Power tools that cannot be controlled with the power switch are dangerous and must be repaired.

• Remove the battery before making any adjustments, changing accessories or putting the power tool away. These safety precautions reduce the risk of accidently starting the power tool. Store power tools out of the reach of children when not in use. Never allow children, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the power tool and these instructions, to use the tool. Power tools are dangerous if used by inexperienced people.

• Keep the power tool properly maintained. Check that moving parts are properly adjusted and do not jam, and that no parts are incorrectly fitted or damaged. Check for other factors that could affect functionality. If the power tool is damaged, it must be repaired before being used again. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.

• Use power tools, accessories, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account actual working conditions and the work that is to be done. Pay attention to the actual working conditions and the job to be done. It can be dangerous to use power tools for purposes other than those they are intended to be used for
  Special instructions for cordless power tools

• Only use a battery charger recommended by the manufacturer.

• Using a battery charger intended for a different type of battery can result in a fire risk.

• Only use power tools with the specified batteries. The use of other batteries can result in the risk of personal injury and fire.

• When the battery is not in use keep it away from other metal objects such as paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other metal objects that can short circuit the terminals.

•  Short circuiting the battery terminals can cause burns or a fire.

• Batteries can leak if they are not handled or used properly. Do not touch fluid leaking from a battery. If you get battery fluid on your skin, rinse immediately in plenty of fresh water. If you get battery fluid in your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

• Leaking battery fluid can cause skin irritation or burn injuries.
  Service

• The power tool must only be serviced by qualified service personnel using identical spare parts. This will ensure that the power tool remains safe to use.
  Special instructions for hedge trimmer

• Keep your fingers and the rest of your body away from the blades on the power tool. Never touch or handle cut material or material that is to be cut while the power tool is running. If material fastens in the power tool, always check that the power switch is in the off position before removing jammed material. A moment of inattention when using a power tool can result in serious personal injury.

• Only carry the tool with the handle and only move with the tool when the blades are still. Use the guard when transporting and storing the tool.

• Hold the power tool by the insulated grips when working in areas where it could come into contact with concealed electric cables.

• Contact with a live cable will cause the metal parts on the tool to also become live

  •  risk of electric shock.
    Special instructions for lawn trimmer

• Read these instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls on the tool and how they are used.

• Never allow children, or anyone who is unfamiliar with the power tool and these instructions, to use the tool.  +

• Keep pets, children and onlookers at a safe distance when using power tools.

• Check how the power tool is started and stopped before using it.

• Familiarise yourself with the work area and its surroundings and be prepared for any risks or unexpected events.

• Always check before use, and if you think that a foreign object may have hit or fastened in the tool, that it is undamaged and in good condition. Repair, if necessary.

• Only use the power tool in daylight, or in adequate artificial lighting.

• Do not use the power tool if any of the guards are damaged or missing.

• Never start the power tool if your hands, feet or any other part of the body are within reach of the blades.

• Always maintain a safe and stable working posture when working with the med lawn trimmer. Remove the battery from the tool:

  • When the tool is left unattended.
  • Before clearing the tool from fastened objects or blockages.
  • Before checking, cleaning or servicing the tool.
  • After collision or contact with foreign objects.
  • In the event of abnormal vibration.

• Pay attention to the risk of personal injury

  • especially to your hands and feet.

• Always keep the ventilation openings on power tools free from dirt and foreign objects.
  Special instructions for battery charger

• Do not expose the charger to rain or moisture. There is an increased risk of electric shock if water gets into a battery charger.

• Only use a battery charger recommended by the manufacturer. Using a battery charger intended for a different type of battery can  result in a fire risk. The charger must only be used with the specified type of battery, with the specified voltage – all other use can result in a fire risk or explosion.

• Keep the charger clean. There is an increased risk of electric shock if the charger is dirty.

• Always check before use that the charger and its power cord and plug are intact and in good condition.

• Do not use a damaged charger, power cord or plug. Do not dismantle the charger. The charger must only be serviced by qualified service personnel using identical spare parts. A damaged charger, power cord or plug increases the risk of electric shock.

• Do not place the charger on or near flammable materials, e.g. paper or textiles. The charger gets hot when in use, which can result in a fire hazard.

• Batteries can leak if they are not handled or used properly. Do not touch fluid leaking from a battery.

• If you get battery fluid on your skin, rinse immediately in plenty of fresh water. If you get battery fluid in your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Leaking battery fluid can cause skin irritation or burn injuries.

• Never attempt to open the battery – risk of short-circuiting.

• Do not expose the battery to sources of heat, e.g. naked flames or prolonged exposure to sunlight – risk of explosion.

• Do not short circuit the battery – risk of explosion.

• A damaged battery or incorrect use can result in the emission of gas from the power tool. Avoid inhaling such gas, get plenty of fresh air and seek medical attention. Gas can irritate the respiratory organs.

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TECHNICAL DATA

• Rated voltage 18 VDC
• Cutting width Lawn trimmer: 80 mm
• Hedge trimmer: 110 mm
• Max branch thickness Ø 8 mm
• Length, hedge trimmer 210 mm
• Weight Lawn trimmer: 1.1 kg
• Hedge trimmer: 1.4 kg
• Sound pressure level, LpA 83 dB(A), K = 3 dB
• Measured sound power level, LwA 90 dB(A), K = 3 dB
• Guaranteed sound power level, LwA 96 dB(A), K = 3 dB
• Vibration level 2 m/s², K = 1.5 m/s²

Always wear ear protection.
The declared vibration value, which has been measured by a standardized test method, can be used to compare different tools with each other and for a preliminary assessment of exposure

WARNING!
The actual vibration level when using power tools may differ from the specified maximum value, depending on how the tool is used. It is therefore necessary to determine which safety precautions are required to protect the user, based on an estimate of exposure in actual operating conditions (taking into account all stages of the work cycle, e.g. the time when the tool is switched off and when it is idling, in addition to the start-up time).

DESCRIPTION

1.  Battery compartment
2. Trimmer
3.  Hedge trimmer
4.  Start inhibitor
5. Power switch
   FIG. 1

USE

Intended use

The power tool is only intended to be used in private house and hobby gardens, and only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or damage to property resulting from improper use.

WARNING!
The power tool must not be used to shred material for composting.

Charging the battery

NOTE:
The power tool is supplied without a battery.

Battery sold separately.

1. =Place the battery charger on a level and stable surface. Plug the charger into a 230 V power point. The red status lamp on the charger goes on.
2. Connect the battery to the charger so that it clicks in place. The green status lamp starts flashing to indicate that the battery is charging. The red status lamp on the charger stays on.
3. When the battery is fully charged, after about one hour, the red LED goes off and only the green LED stays on.
4. Unplug the charger from the power point and remove the battery from the charger.

NOTE:

• If the battery does not charge, check that the power point is supplied with voltage.
• Charge the battery immediately when the tool lacks power.
• Do not allow the battery to go completely flat. Over-discharging will shorten the useful life of the battery.

Inserting/removing the battery

1. The battery is inserted in the tool by pushing it into the battery compartment slot. The battery should snap fully in place so that the clips lock.
2. Remove the battery by pressing in the clips and pulling out the battery from the tool.

Starting/switching off

1. Start the trimmer by first pressing forward the start inhibitor and then pressing the power switch.
2. Release the power switch to switch off the trimmer.

Changing accessories

WARNING!
The blades are sharp, be careful when changing them. Risk of personal injury.

Dismantling

• Press in the lock buttons and remove the accessory from the tool.
  FIG. 2

• The drive becomes visible when the accessory comes off. Make sure that no impurities or foreign objects get into the drive when changing accessories.

Assembly

1. Press in the lock buttons and fit the accessory onto the tool. FIG. 3
2. Release the lock buttons. The accessory is now firmly fixed on the tool. FIG. 4

USE

NOTE:
Before starting to work, clear the work area from any stones or other solid objects that can damage the blades.

Lawn trimming

• For best results the lawn should be dry.
• Allow the lawn trimmer to glide over the ground.
• Sharpen the blades as soon as the results of the trimming deteriorate.

Hedge trimming

• The tool can be used to trim small hedges and bushes.

• Angle the hedge trimmer slightly in the direction in which the hedge is to be trimmed.

• Trim the sides of the hedge, from below and up, and trim the top last.

• Watch out foreign objects in or on the hedge – risk of damaging the blades.
  When should hedges be trimmed?

• Deciduous hedges should normally be trimmed in June and October.

• Evergreen hedges should be trimmed in April and August.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

• Keep the safety devices, ventilation openings and the motor housing free from dust and dirt. Wipe the tool clean with a clean cloth, or carefully blow clean with compressed air.
• It is always best to clean the tool immediately after use.
• Clean the tool regularly with a cloth moistened with a soap solution. Do not use detergent that contains solvent or corrosive, abrasive additives – risk of damaging the surface of the tool. Make sure that no water gets into the tool.
• Lubricate the blades with a few drops of thin oil (e.g. sewing machine oil) for better functionality and performance. Residual grass and dirt between the top and bottom blades should be removed to maintain best results and precise trimming.
• Keep the blades sharp and in good condition. The blades can be sharpened with a whetstone. It is especially important to remove nicks and burrs caused by stones and other foreign objects.
• The tool has no internal parts that can be maintained by the user.

WARNING!
Never clean power tools under running water, or with high-pressure washers or
the equivalent – risk of personal injury and material damage. Store the tool in a dry, frost-free and well-ventilated place, out of the reach of children.

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