Einhell GE-CH 18-60 Li Solo Rechargeable Battery Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-CH 18-60 Li Solo Rechargeable Battery Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-cautions 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 in-formation 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 regula-tions 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.
Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment

1. Warning
2. Protect against moisture.
3. Read the instruction manual before starting.
4. Wear eye protection and ear plugs.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Handle with button switch
5. Lock for handle
6. Cuttings collector
7. Cutter guard
8. Impact guard
9. 2x screws for steady grip

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 suff coating!

• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter guard
• Steady grip with 2 screws
• Cuttings collector
• 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

• Cutter rail length ………………………………. 670 mm
• Cutting length ………………………………….. 600 mm
• Tooth spacing ……………………………………. 22 mm
• Cuts/min. …………………………………………….. 2400
• Sound pressure level LpA …………………. 81 dB (A)
• Sound power level LWA …………………….. 91 dB (A)
• Uncertainty KpA / KWA ………………………… 3 dB (A)
• Sound power level guaranteed LWA …….. 96 dB(A)
• Vibrations ah ……………………………………..3.4 m/s2
• Uncertainty K ……………………………………1.5 m/s

Caution
The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger. It must only be used with the lithium-ion batteries in the Power-X-Change series. The lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change series must only be charged only with the Power- X charger. The noise generated by the unit can exceed 85 dB (A). The operator will require noise protection measures if this is the case. The noise emitted by the hedge trimmer was measured in accordance with EN 60745-1. The vibration emission level at the handle was determined in compliance with EN 60745-1. The specified 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 specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specified 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 wor-king 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.

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

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used

Before starting the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger.
Assembly of the steady grip Push on the steady grip in the direction of the arrow as shown

Make sure that the electrical contacts are connected correctly. Then tighten the screws (Fig. 4b / item 9).

Rotatable handle
The hedge trimmer is fi tted with a rotatable rear handle. It can be rotated 90° to the left and right. To do this, pull the slide in the direction of the arrow and rotate the handle. To return the handle to its original position, pull the slide back in the direction of the arrow. The handle should be rotated through 90° when performing vertical cuts. Fitting the cuttings collector For horizontal cutting we recommend that you install the cuttings collector. This enables you to remove the cuttings easily and keep the top of the hedge clear  Position the cuttings collector (6) on the cutter rail  Then slide the cuttings collector toward the tip of the cutter rail to clamp it firmly under the retaining pin

Installing the battery
Press the push/lock button of the battery pack as shown in and slide the battery pack into the mount provided. Make sure that the push/lock button engages properly. To remove the battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order.

Charging the battery

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Press the push/lock button to do this.
2. Check that your mains voltage matches the voltage specifi ed on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ there is a table with an explanation of the LED display on the charger.

The battery pack can heat up slightly during char-ging. This is normal. If the battery pack fails to charge, please check:

• whether there is a voltage at the mains power socket;
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts.

If the battery pack still fails to charge, please send

• the charging unit
• and the battery pack

to our customer service center. To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased. When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res.
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 performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator
Press the battery capacity indicator switch (item A). The battery capacity indicator (item B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:
The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:
The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED flashes:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room tem-perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me-ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

Switching ON/OFF
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed safety switch. It works only when one of the switches on the steady grip (Fig. 4c/Item 3a) is pressed with one hand and the switch (Fig. 4c/Item 4a) on the handle 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 for use

• • 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
  • The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both direc-tions
  • To ensure that you cut the hedge to a level height, we recommend tying a guide line of string or similar along the hedge. Cut off all branches that protrude beyond the guide line

Warning! Be particularly attentive when cutting along the guide line. Do not cut through the guide line. This could get entangled in the blades and lead to injuries or damage to property.

What to do if the blade gets blocked

1. Stop the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the jammed material from the blade

After using

1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Allow the equipment to cool down and then store it out of children’s reach.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Before putting the hedge trimmer away and cleaning it, switch it off and remove the battery pack.

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.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guard.

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 (Fig. 11).
• There are no other parts inside the equipment that require maintenance.
• Double blades are not allowed to be used if they are damaged or worn and must be replaced by original spare parts from the manufacturer.
• Arrange for an expert or our service workshop to carry out all safety-related maintenance work and the replacement of defective parts or the sharpening or replacement of the double blade, so that you can be sure that the hedge trimmer is safe to use.

Storage
When not in use the hedge trimmer can be hung on a nail, screw or the like for storage, with the cutter rail guard fitted (Fig. 12/Item. A). 

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.Einhell- Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre-vent 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 offi ces.

Faults

Check that the battery is charged and the char-ging unit is working. If the equipment will not work despite the voltage supply being present, please send it to the customer service address below.

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. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger.

Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated

charging times depending on the existing battery charge.

Off| On| The battery is charged and ready for use.

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

To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.

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 time. The reasons can be:

– The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.

– The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.

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 .

DISPOSAL
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 accessories 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 ac companying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes

References

• Einhell Service
• EDV-Service Andreas Hebben | Datenbank - Branchenlösungen und Apple Service
• Einhell Service

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