Einhell GE-CG 18 Cordless Grass and Shrub Shears Instruction Manual

GE-CG 18/100 Li
Original operating instructions Cordless grass and shrub shears

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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.

This equipment is not intended to be used by children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities or with a lack of experience and knowledge, or persons who are not familiar with the instructions. Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the equipment.

Children are not allowed to carry out the cleaning or maintenance.

Explanation of the symbols (see Fig. 8)

1. Danger! Read the operating instructions and follow the warnings and safety instructions.
2. Keep all other persons away from the danger zone.
3. Danger! The cutter blades continue to run after the motor is switched off. Wait for the blades to come to a standstill. Risk of injury!
4. Store the battery only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of +10°C to +40°C. Place only fully charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40-60%).
5. Protect the equipment from rain and moisture!
6. Guaranteed sound power level
7. Safety class II
8. For use in dry rooms only

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Grasscutter blade
2. Blade release mechanism
3. Safety lock-off
4. On/Off switch
5. Hedge cutter blade
6. Blade guard
7. Battery mount

2.2 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 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 suff ocating!

• Cordless grass and shrub shears
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

Grass shears:
The equipment is designed for cutting the edges of lawns and small areas of grass in private and hobby gardens.

Shrub shears:
The equipment is designed for cutting small hedges and shrubs in private and hobby gardens. Equipment designed for use in private and hobby gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in public facilities, parks, and sports centers, along roadways, or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instructions as supplied by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equipment is used properly.
Warning! This equipment must not be used for composting purposes (shredding) as this could result in injury or damage to property.
The machine 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

Speed n₀ ………………………………………. 1200 rpm
Cutting width grass shears ………………… 100 mm
Cutting length shrub shears ………………. 200 mm
Cutting thickness shrub shears ……………… 8 mm
Sound pressure level LPA ………………….. 64 dB(A)
Sound power level LWA …………………….. 84 dB (A)
Uncertainty K ……………………………………….. 3 dB
Vibration max. ah …………………………… ≤ 2.5 m/s²
Uncertainty K ………………………………….. 1.5 m/s²
Weight …………………………………………….. 0.82 kg
Sound pressure level at the operator‘s ear ……………………….. 69 dB (A)
Uncertainty K ……………………………………….. 3 dB

Caution! The equipment is supplied without rechargeable batteries and without a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series.
The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger.

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another;
• The specified emission level can also be used to make an initial assessment of the exposure to vibration.

Warning!

The vibration value changes according to the area of application of the electric equipment and may exceed the specifi ed value in exceptional circumstances.

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 necessary?
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves. Limit the operating time!

All stages of the operating cycle must be considered (for example, times in which the electric tools are switched off and times in which the tool is switched on but operates without load). 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. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage is caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Danger! The electric power tool generates an electro-magnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances, this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment.

Before starting the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger.

5.1 Charging the battery (Figure 3)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
   Press the push lock button (Fig. 4/ Item C).

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 into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger.

4. In the section entitled „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 the 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 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 a 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.

5.2 Battery capacity indicator
(Fig. 4) Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item B). The battery capacity indicator (Item A) 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 blinks:
The battery is empty, recharge the battery.
All LEDs flash:
The battery pack has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Do not use or charge a defective battery pack.

Warning!
Any foreign bodies must be completely cleared away from the area to be worked on.

Warning!
The switching devices installed on the tool by the manufacturer are not allowed to be removed or bypassed, e.g. by fitting a switching button to the handle, as this may result in a risk of injury, and the tool will no longer switch off automatically.

Operation

6.1 Using the equipment as grass shears
Allow the grass shears to glide over the ground.
The best cutting performance is achieved on dry lawns.
The blade guard hood must be slid over the blade and the rechargeable battery removed when the equipment is not being used.
The grass shears are supplied ready assembled.

1. (Fig. 5) Push the battery into the battery mount provided (Fig. 2/Item 10) until you hear the catch click into position. To take out the battery, press the push-lock button (Item C) and remove the battery.
2. (Fig. 5) Remove the blade guard hood (Item 6).
3. (Fig. 5) To switch on, press the safety lock-off (Item 3) and press the On/Off switch (Item 4) at the same time.
4. To switch off, let go of the On/Off switch.

6.2 Using the equipment as shrub shears
Hold the shrub shears slightly tilted in the direction of the shrub you wish to cut. Start by cutting the sides of the shrub working from the bottom up, and finally cut the top of the shrub. The blade guard hood must be slid over the blade and the rechargeable battery removed when the equipment is not being used.

• Shrubs that lose their leaves in the autumn should be cut in June and October.
• Evergreen shrubs should be cut in April and August.

6.2.1 Assembly
Since the equipment is supplied as grass shears (see section 6.1), the grass cutting blade has to be swapped over for the shrub cutter blade which is supplied with the product. Caution! Carry out all the following assembly, dismantling, and adjustment work without a rechargeable battery – the risk of injury. Use protective gloves and the blade guard hood which is supplied with the equipment.

1. Push the blade release mechanism (Fig. 6a) forward, press down on the upper section (Fig. 6b) and remove the blade at the same time (Fig. 6b).
2. (Fig. 7a) Slide the blade housing into the mount on the equipment housing.
3. Push the blade release mechanism forward again, press down on the upper section (Fig. 7b) and press the blade into the lock at the same time. The drive unit on the equipment is now connected to the blade.
4. Push the battery into the battery mount provided until you hear the catch click into position.
5. Remove the blade guard hood.

6.2.2 Switching on/off.
Proceed as described in section 6.1.

Cleaning, maintenance, and ordering of spare parts

Danger! Remove the rechargeable battery!

7.1 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. 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.

• The shears should be cleaned thoroughly every time before and after use. A few drops of oil (for example sewing machine oil) applied to the blades improve the cutting performance. However, never apply grease to the blades.

• To guarantee a constant exact cut it is necessary that grass residues and dirt are also removed from the top and bottom blades.

Caution! Because of the risk of injury or damage to property, never clean the product with running water, especially not with a pressure hose. Store the cordless shears in a dry and frost-free location. The storage place must be inaccessible to children.

7.2 Maintenance

• For good cutting performance, the blades should always be sharp. They can therefore be resharpened with a whetstone. In particular, we recommend removing notches and ridges which are produced on the blades by stones or the like.
• There are no other parts inside the equipment which require maintenance.

7.3 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 unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it’s being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system. The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Storage and transport

Remove the rechargeable battery. Store the equipment and its 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.

• Always hold the equipment on the handle,
• Secure the equipment against slipping if you transport it in a vehicle.
• As far as possible, use the original packaging for transporting the equipment.
• Use a transport guard for the grass and shrub shears.

Faults

The equipment does not work

• Check that the battery is charged (push button „B“ on the battery) and whether the charging unit is working.
• Check that the rechargeable battery is pushed fully into the battery mount and is locked in position. If the equipment will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address below.

Charger indicator

Indicator status

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Explanations and actions

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Red LED

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Green LED

Off| Flashing| Ready for use
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 char­ging 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 main 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.

For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EU 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.

This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries.
In accordance with special provision 188, this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations. Handle with care. The danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the consignment package is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact: 0049 1807 10 20 20 66 (fixed 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.

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 Einhell Germany AG.
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 certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests 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.Einhell-Service.com.
  Please 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.Einhell-Service.com.
   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 that 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 worn parts, consumables, and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

Einhell Germany AG · Wiesenweg 22 · D-94405 Landau/Isar

Explains the following conformity according to EU directives and norms for the following product.

Akku-Gras- und Strauchschere GE-CG 18/100 Li (Einhell)

• 2014/29/EU

• 2005/32/EC_2009/125/EC
  (EU)2015/1188

• 2014/35/EU

• 2006/28/EC
  X 2014/30/EU

• 2014/32/EU

• 2014/53/EU

• 2014/68/EU

• (EU)2016/426
  Notifi ed Body:

• (EU)2016/425
  X 2011/65/EU_(EU)2015/863
  X 2006/42/EC

• Annex IV
  Notifi ed Body:
  Reg. No.:
  X 2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC
  X Annex V

• Annex VI

• 2012/46/EU_(EU)2016/1628
  Emission No.:

Standard references: EN 60335-1; EN 62233; EN 62841-1; EN 50636-2-94; EN 62481-4-2; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2

Landau/Isar, den 18.06.2020

Andreas Weichselgartner/General-Manager

Wei Shao/Product-Management

First CE : 2020
Art.-No.: 34.103.13
I.-No. : 21010
Subject to change without notice
Archive-File/Record : NAPR020882
Documents registrar : Josef Landauer
Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

References

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