Einhell GE-CH 1846 Li Cordless hedge trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-CH 1846 Li Cordless 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, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. Explanation of the warning signs on the machine (Figure 3)

1. Warning!
2. Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or wet conditions!
3.  Read the instructions for use before use!
4.  Wear eye protection and ear plugs!

Layout and items supplied

1. Cutter rail
2. Handguard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Handle with button switch
5. Battery charger
6. Battery pack
7. Cutter guard
8. Impact guard
9. Lock for battery

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 suffocating!

• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter guard
• Battery (not included with Art. No. 34.106.42)
• Charger (not included with Art. No. 34.106.42)
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

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 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.

Technical data

The machine may exceed 85 dB (A). The operator will require noise protection measures if this is the case. The noise was measured in accordance with EN 60745-1. The value of the vibrations emitted by the handle was determined in accordance with EN 60745-1. The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment 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 initial assessment of a harmful effect. 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.

Before starting the equipment

Installing the battery

Press the side push lock buttons of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 4 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 1, make sure that the push lock buttons latch in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

Charging the battery

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the side push lock buttons.
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 (5) into the main socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Insert the battery pack (6) into the battery charger (5).
4. In section “Charger indicator“ you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack 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 charging unit
• and the battery pack to our customer service center.

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 power of the cordless hedge trimmer drops. Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Operation

Switching ON/OFF.

The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed safety switch. The machine works only when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 1 / Item 3) is pressed with one hand and the switch on the handle (Figure 1 / Item 4) 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.

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 7).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 8).
• 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 Figure 9).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 10).• 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 7).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 8).
• 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 Figure 9).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 10).

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Turn off and remove the rechargeable battery from the hedge trimmer, before putting down or cleaning.

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 attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Remove deposits from the guard hood with a brush.

Carbon brushes

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Danger! The carbon brushes should not be replaced by anyone but a qualified electrician.

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 (Figure 11).
• There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
• For storage, the hedge trimmer can be hung up on a nail, screw or similar in a borehole on the impact guard, with blade guard mounted (Fig. 12)

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.

Faults

The device does not operate:
Check whether the rechargeable battery is charged and whether the battery charger works. If the device still does not work even with a voltage supply, please send it to our customer services department at the address indicated.

Charger indicator

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger

On| Off| Charging

The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode.

Off| On| The battery is 85% charged and ready for use. (Charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: 30 min) (Charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: 60 min) (Charging time for 5.2 Ah battery: 130 min)

The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged.

(Total charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: approx. 40 min) (Total charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: approx. 75 min) (Total charging time for 5.2 Ah battery: approx. 140 min) Action:

Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.

Flashing| Off| Adapted charging

The charger is in gentle charging mode.

For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more than 1 hour. The reasons can be:

– The battery pack has not been used for a very long time or an already

flat battery was further discharged (exhaustive discharge).

– The battery pack temperature is outside the ideal range (between 10° C and 45° C).

Action:

Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.

Flashing| Flashing| Fault

Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.

Action:

Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.

On| On| Temperature fault

The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).

Action:

Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

RECYCLING

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  This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries. In accordance with special provision 188 this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations. Handle with care. Danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the consignment packa-ge is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact: 0049 1807 10 20 20 66 (fi xed network 14 ct/min, mobile phone max. 42 ct/min) Outside Germany charges will apply instead for a regular call to a landline number in Germany.

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 conditions regulate additional guarantee services. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. Our guarantee only covers defects suff ered by the device which have been verifi ably caused by a material or manufacturing fault and is limited to the rectifi cation of such defects or the replacement of the device at our discretion. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica-tions. 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 ex-posing 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 ex-ample 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. Gu-arantee 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 fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
5. Please report the defective device on the following internet address to register your guarantee claim: www.isc-gmbh.info. 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 device.

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

• iSC Onlineshop
• iSC Onlineshop

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