metabo AHS 18-45 V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- metabo
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metabo AHS 18-45 V Cordless Hedge Trimmer
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility: These cordless hedge trimmers,
identified by type and serial number 1), comply with all relevant
requirements of the directives 2) and standards 3). Technical file at 4) .
2000/14/EC: Conformity assessment procedures in accordance with Annex V.
For UK only:
We as manufacturer and authorized person to compile the technical file, see
4) on page 3, hereby declare under sole responsibility that these cordless
hedge trimmers, identified by type and serial number 1) on page 3, fulfil all
relevant provisions of following UK Regulations S.I. 2016/ 1091, S.I. 2008/
1597, S.I. 2012/3032, S.I.2001/ 1701 and Designated Standards EN 60745-
1:2009+A1:2010, EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1:2010, EN IEC 63000:2018
S. I. 2001/1701: Conformity assessment procedures in accordance with Schedule
8. Guaranteed acoustic power level *5) – see page 3
Specified Use
The cordless hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges and bushes.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety
information must be observed.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-tions will reduce the risk of
injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all
safety warn-ings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
Pass on your electrical tool only together with these documents.
Special Safety Instructions
- Keep body parts well away from the cutting blade. Never attempt to remove cuttings with the blade running, or to hold on to material to be cut. Remove jammed cuttings only with the machine switched off. A moment of inattentiveness when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.
- Carry the hedge trimmer by the bow-type handle when the cutting blade is stationary. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always pull on the enclosure. Careful handling of the machine reduces the risk of injury from the cutting blade.
- Make sure you only hold the machine by the isolated handle grips: the cutting blade could strike hidden power lines. Any contact with a live power line may transfer current to the exposed metal parts of the power tool and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Never use in rain or on wet hedges.
- Persons under the age of 16 must not used the hedge trimmer.
- Never use an incomplete machine, or one on which an unauthorised modification has been made.
- Do not switch on the machine if tool parts or guard devices are missing or defective.
- The machine features safety two-hand operation. Have the machine repaired if it can be activated with only one switch.
- The machine is provided with a “Quick stop” function. Have the machine repaired if braking time is clearly lengthened.
- Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
- Danger of injury from the sharp edges of the blades. Never touch the blades. Wear protective gloves.
- Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and suitable shoes when working with the hedge trimmer.
- Always hold the machine with both hands and stand firmly on the ground. Pay attention to obstacles in the working area – danger of tripping. Keep the cutting blade well away from the body.
- Examine the area to be cut and remove wire or other foreign bodies.
- If the cutting blades come to a standstill due to a particularly hard branch or foreign body (wire in a hedge) and the stoppage cannot be corrected by pulling the machine back, the motor must first be switched off and the battery pack removed from the machine before the cause of the blockage can be removed manually from the cutting blade.
- For other activities (e.g. removing twigs or cuttings), deposit the machine outside the working area.
- Lay the machine down such that persons are not at risk.
- Remove the battery pack from the machine when not in use.
- For storage and transportation, always slide the enclosure onto the cutting blades. (It has been slid on correctly if the Metabo lettering faces upwards).
- Only carry the machine by the bow-type handle.
- Remove the battery pack from the machine before any adjustments, conversions or servicing are performed.
- Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the machine is switched off.
Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!
Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs!Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack from the machine.
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws related to the carriage
of hazardous goods (UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery packs. If necessary, consult
your freight forwarder. Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact and no fluid is leaking.
Remove the battery pack from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts
from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).
Overview
- Enclosure
- Impact protection with twig feed
- Hand protection
- Bow-type handle
- Switch (safety two-hand operation)
- Cutting blades
- Switch (safety two-hand operation)
- Battery pack release button
- Capacity indicator button
- Capacity and signal indicator
- Battery pack
Initial Operation
Check Quick stop: Switch machine on briefly and then off again. Have the
machine repaired if braking time is clearly lengthened.
Use
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use (11).
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.
“Li-Power” li-ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator: (10)
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removal:
Press the battery pack release (8) button and pull the battery pack (11) down.
Inserting:
Slide in the battery pack (11) until it engages.
Switching On and Off
Switching on (safety two-hand operation): Press button (5) and button
(7).
Switching off: Release one of the two actuated switches.
Thanks to the Quick stop, the cutting blades come to a standstill within 0.3
seconds.
Have the machine repaired if braking time is clearly lengthened.
The noise that sometimes occurs during a machine Quick stop is design-related and has no influence on operation and service life.
Cleaning the cutting blade (after every use)
Before cleaning: Switch the machine off. Remove battery pack (11) from
machine.
Wear protective gloves.
Remove contamination, remains of blades etc. (e.g. with a brush or cloth)
After cleaning: Treat cutting blade with Metabo hedge trimmer care oil
6.30474 or Pump Spray 6.30475 (biologically degradable).
Servicing
It is advisable to have blunt cutting blades sharpened in a specialist
workshop. Check cutting blades regularly for damage and have them repaired in
a specialist workshop immediately if necessary.
Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs and
accessories.
A Battery charger
B Battery pack
C Hedge trimmer care oil (biologically degradable), can (1 litre)
D Hedge trimmer care oil (biologically degradable), Pump Spray can (0.3 litre)
E Enclosure (for blade) (as replacement)
For a complete range of accessories, see www.metabo.com or the catalogue.
Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by qualified electricians
ONLY!
If you have Metabo electrical tools that require repairs, please contact your
Metabo service centre. For addresses see
www.metabo.com
You can download spare parts lists from
www.metabo.com
Environmental Protection
Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on
the recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Battery packs must not be disposed of with regular waste. Please return faulty
or used battery packs to your Metabo dealer.
Do not throw battery packs into water.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste! In accordance with European Guideline 2012/19/EU on used electronic and electric equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally compatible recycling. Before disposal, discharge the battery pack in the power tool. Prevent the contacts from short-circu-iting (e. g. by protecting them with adhesive tape).
Technical Specifications
Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3. Changes due to technological progress reserved.
U =Voltage of battery pack
dia. max.=Maximum cutting thickness
L =Useful blade length
n0 =Number of cuts at idling speed
m =Weight with smallest battery pack
Measured values determined in conformity with EN 60745.
Direct current
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid standards).
Emission values
Using these values, you can estimate the emissions from this power tool and
compare these with the values emitted by other power tools. The actual values
may be higher or lower, depending on the particular application and the
condition of the tool or power tool. In estimating the values, you should also
include work breaks and periods of low use. Based on the estimated emission
values, specify protective measures for the user – for example, any
organisational steps that must be put in place.
Vibration total value (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 60745:
ah =Vibration emission value (idle speed)
Kh = Uncertainty (vibration)
Typical A-effective perceived sound levels:
LpA =Sound pressure level
LWA =Acoustic power level
KpA, KWA= Uncertainty
LWA(G) =Guaranteed acoustic power level as per 2000/14/EC
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