AL-KO HTA 4050 Cordless Garden Shear Instructions

HTA 4050 Cordless Garden Shear
Instruction Manual

© 2017
AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany
This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or disclosed to third parties without the express permission of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP.

ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating instructions.
• It is essential to carefully read through these operating instructions before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.
• Always safeguard these operating instructions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.
• Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.
• Comply with the safety and warning information in these operating instructions.

1.1 Legends and signal words
DANGER!
Denotes an imminently dangerous situation that will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation that can result in material damage if not avoided.

NOTE
Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The hedge trimmer attachment lets you remove thin branches and new growth from hedges and bushes comfortably and safely from the ground.
This eliminates the time-consuming and dangerous work on a ladder.

2.1 Designated use (01)
The hedge trimmer attachment may only be used in interaction with the basic appliance. The whole appliance is intended to remove thin branches and new growth of hedges and bushes from the ground. The user must stand firmly on the ground (01).
The branches to be cut off should be not more than 16 mm.
The basic appliance as well as the attachments are solely intended for use in non-commercial applications. Any other use, as well as unauthorized conversions or add-ons, are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in invalidation of the warranty as well as loss of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse

• Never press the hedge trimmer attachment quickly and with force through the branches to be cut off. Adjust your work movements to the speed of the appliance.
• Never remove branches jammed in the cutter bar when the appliance is running.
• Do not operate the appliance standing on a ladder.
• Only use one extension pipe, even if further extension pipes are available.

2.3 Residual dangers
Even during the correct use of the appliance, there is always a certain residual risk that cannot be excluded. Depending on the use, the following potential risks can be derived from the type and construction of the appliance:

• Contact with falling branches and cut-off branches flying around
• Contact with branches under tension
• Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing protection is worn.
• Cutting injuries on the cutter bar
• Injuries caused by parts of the cutter bar breaking off

2.4 Symbols on the appliance

Read the operating instructions before starting the operation.
Do not use in the rain! Protect against moisture!
Wear hearing protection and protective eyewear.
Maintain a distance of 10 m from live lines.

2.5 Safety and protective devices
The protective cover of the cutting blade
Before transport, the protective cover must be pushed onto the cutting blade to avoid injuries to persons and damage to objects.

2.6 Product overview

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Operator

• Young people under 16 years of age and people who do not know the instructions for use are not allowed to use the appliance. Heed any country-specific safety regulations concerning the minimum age of the user.
• Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

3.2 Personal protective equipment

• Wear clothing and protective equipment in accordance with the regulations in order to avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well as to avoid hearing impairment.
• The personal protective equipment comprises:
• The protective helmet, safety goggles and breathing protection
• Long trousers and solid shoes
• During maintenance and care: Protective gloves

3.3 Safety in the workplace

• Only work during daylight or under very bright artificial light.
• Before working, remove any dangerous objects from the working area, e.g. branches, glass or metal pieces, stones.
• Make sure you are standing safely.

3.4 Safety of persons and animals

• Only use the appliance for the purposes for which it is intended. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.
• Only switch on the appliance when there are no persons and/or animals in the working area.
• Keep hands, feet, and other parts of the body away from moving appliance parts (e.g. saw chain, blade system).
• Appliance parts, such as engine covers and cutting tools, can heat up considerably during operation. Do not touch them. After switching off, wait until the appliance has cooled.

3.5 Appliance safety

• Only use the appliance under the following conditions:

• The appliance is not soiled.

• The appliance shows no signs of damage.

• All controls function properly.

• Keep all appliance handles dry and clean.

• Do not overload the appliance. It is intended for light work in the private sector.
  Overload can lead to damage to the appliance.

• Never operate the appliance with worn or defective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufacturer. If the appliance is operated with worn or defective parts, guarantee claims against the manufacturer are excluded.

3.6 Electrical safety

• To avoid short-circuits and destroying electrical components:
• Protect the appliance against humidity and do not use it in the rain.
• Do not spray the appliance with water.
• Do not open the appliance.

NOTE
Heed the safety instructions for the rechargeable battery and for the charging unit in the separate operating instructions.

3.7 Safety instructions for hedge trimmers (IEC 60745-2-15)

• Keep all body parts away from the cutting blade. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold onto the material to be cut when the blade is operating. Switch off the appliance before you remove the trapped cut material.
  A moment’s inattentiveness when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries.

• Carry the hedge trimmer using the handle, and make sure the blade is switched off. Always put on the protective cover when transporting or storing the hedge trimmer.  Careful handling of the appliance reduces the risk of injury from the blade.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutting blade may contact concealed electrical cables or its own cable.
  Contact between the cutting blade and a live cable can result in the electrical current flowing through metal parts of the appliance, leading to an electric shock.

• Keep the cable away from the cutting area. During operation, the cable can become obscured in the bushes and accidentally severed.

3.8 Safety instructions for the hedge trimmer attachment
3.8.1 Work instructions

• Before cutting, check the hedges and bushes for concealed objects – e.g. wires, wire fences, electrical cables, garden equipment, and bottles – and remove them.
• Move and transport the appliance so that persons and animals cannot touch the cutting blade. Before transport, push the protective cover over the cutting blade.
• During work, do not hold the branches to be cut off.
• Before removing jammed branches, switch off the appliance and wait until the cutting blade has come to a standstill.
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the basic appliance and push the protective cover over the cutting blade for:
• Testing, adjustment work, and cleaning work
• Working on the cutting blade
• Leaving the appliance
• Transport
• Storage
• Maintenance and repair work
• Danger
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to overhead electrical lines.

3.8.2 Vibration load
WARNING!
Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration emissions during the use of the appliance may deviate from that stated by the manufacturer. Observe the following influencing factors  before or during use:

• Is the appliance being used as intended?

• Is the material being cut or processed in the proper manner?

• Is the appliance in proper condition of use?

• Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or is the correct cutting tool installed?

• Are the handle grips and any optional vibration grips mounted, and are they firmly attached to the appliance?

• Only operate the appliance at the motor speed required for the respective work. Avoid using the maximum speed in order to reduce noise and vibrations.

• The noise and vibrations of the appliance can increase due to improper use and maintenance. This leads to damage to health. In this case, immediately switch off the appliance and have it repaired by an authorized service workshop.

• The degree of stress due to vibration depends on the work to be performed or on the use that the appliance is put to. Estimate the stress and plan appropriate work breaks. This considerably reduces stress due to vibration over the entire working time.

• Extensive use of the appliance exposes the operator to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory issues (“white fingers”). To avoid this risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any symptoms of “white fingers” occur, immediately consult a physician.
  These symptoms include Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, itching, pain, reduced muscular strength, and changes in the color or condition of the skin. Normally these conditions affect the fingers, hands, or pulse. The risk increases at low temperatures.

• Take long breaks during your working day so you can recover from the noise and the vibrations. Plan your work in such a way that the use of appliances that generate strong vibrations is spread over several days.

• If you notice an unpleasant sensation or discoloration of the skin on your hands when using the appliance, stop working immediately. Take sufficient work breaks. Without sufficient breaks, a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.

• Minimize your risk of being exposed to vibrations. Maintain the appliance according to the instructions in the operating instructions.

• If the appliance is used frequently, contact your dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories (e.g. handles).

• Avoid working with the appliance at temperatures below 10 °C. Define how the vibration load can be limited in a work plan.

3.8.3 Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure from this appliance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at approved and specified time periods. Observe rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protection and the protection of persons in the vicinity, appropriate hearing protection must be worn.

INSTALLATION AND START-UP

4.1 Attaching the carrying belt to the basic appliance
See “Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance” operating instructions.
4.2 Putting the attachment on the basic appliance
See “Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

OPERATION

CAUTION!
Danger of burns
The gearbox housing becomes hot during operation.

• Do not touch the gearbox housing.

5.1 Turning the cutter head (02, 03)
The cutter head can be adjusted stepwise between -90° and +45° (02). This means it can be adjusted as required for the work (03/a, 03/b).
WARNING!
The danger of cutting injuries
The danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the cutting blade.

• Always switch off the appliance before turning the cutter head.
  1. Press and hold the unlock button (02/1).
  2. Turn the cutter head (02/2) until it engages in the required position.
  3. Release the unlocking button (02/1).

5.2 Pulling off the protective cover (04)

1. Before switching on the appliance, pull the protective cover (04/1) off the cutting blade (04/2).

5.3 Switching the appliance on and off
See “Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance” operating instructions.
5.4 Oiling the cutting blade (05)

WARNING!
The danger of cutting injuries
The danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the cutting blade.

• Always switch off the appliance before oiling the cutting blade.

While working, perform the following tasks at regular intervals:

1. Oil the cutting blade (05/1) with environmentally friendly lubricating oil (05/2).
   This enables the cutting blade to run more easily, it does not become hot and the battery life increases.

WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND WORKING TECHNIQUE (06)

WARNING!
Increased risk of falling There is a greater risk of falling if work is carried out from an elevated position (e.g. ladder).

• always work with the appliance from the ground and make sure that you are standing securely.
• Heed the safety instructions.
• Cut the hedge regularly and only at the permitted times.
• Only cut off the thin branches and new growth on the surface of the hedge; do not cut too deep.
• Always cut the two sides of a hedge first, followed by the top. This prevents cut material from falling into areas that you have not yet trimmed.
• Hedges should always be trimmed into a trapezoidal shape (tapering toward the top). This prevents the leaves on the lower branches from being shaded out (06).

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING!
The danger of cutting injuries
The danger of cutting injuries when reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance parts and into cutting tools.

• Before maintenance, care, and cleaning work, always switch off the appliance. Remove the rechargeable battery.
• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care, and cleaning work.
• Do not get the machine wet or expose it to moisture.
• Clean plastic parts with a cloth and do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
• Check the electrical contacts for corrosion, clean them with a fine wire brush if necessary, and then spray them with a contact spray.
• Check the cutting blade for damage and – if damaged – have replaced.
• Clean the cutting blade and spray with rustproofing oil.

STORAGE

Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use and – if present – attach all covers. Store the appliance in a dry, lockable place out of the reach of children. Carry out the following jobs before intervals in work lasting for longer than 30 days:

• Clean the cutting blade and spray with rustproofing oil.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in a dry place.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION!
Risk of injury
Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care, and cleaning work.

cutting
blade.| 1. Switch off the appliance and remove the rechargeable battery.
2. Clean and oil the cutting blade.
3. Insert the rechargeable battery again.
■ Cutting blade is blunt.
■ Nicks in the cutting blade.| Contact an ALKO service center.
Branches are not cleanly cut. Branches are often jammed in the cutting blade.| The cuttingblade is blunt.| Contact an ALKO service center.
The sliding play of the cutting blade is too great.| Contact an ALKO service center.
The motor running, but the cutting blade does not move.| Appliance faults| Contact an ALKO service centre.
The appliance vibrates
unusually.| Appliance faults| Contact an ALKO service center.
Other faults| See “Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

NOTE
If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our customer service.

TRANSPORT

Before transporting, carry out the following measures:

1. Switch off the appliance:
2. Remove the rechargeable battery from the basic appliance.
3. Separate the basic appliance, extension pipe (if present), and attachment from each other.

NOTE
The nominal energy of the rechargeable battery is more than 100 Wh. Therefore, observe the following transport instructions.

The Li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law, but can be transported under simplified conditions:

• The rechargeable battery can be transported on public roads by the private user without further conditions provided it is packaged for retail sale and the transport serves personal purposes.

• Commercial users who carry out the transport in connection with their main activity (e.g. delivery from and to building sites, or demonstrations) can also take advantage of this simplification. In both cases,  it is essential to take the mandatory precautions mentioned above to prevent any leakage of the contents.
  In other cases, it is essential to comply with the regulations of the hazardous goods law. In the case of non-compliance, severe penalties can be imposed on the sender and possibly the transporter.
  Additional notes on transport and shipment

• Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable battery in an undamaged condition.

• For transporting the rechargeable battery, only use the original cardboard box or a suitable hazardous goods cardboard box (not required for rechargeable batteries with a nominal energy of less than  100 Wh).

• Tape off exposed rechargeable battery contacts to avoid a short circuit.

• Secure the rechargeable battery against shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to the rechargeable battery.

• Ensure the correct marking and documentation of the shipment for transport or shipping (e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).

• Check in advance that transport with the selected service provider is possible and indicate the shipment. We recommend involving a hazardous goods specialist in the preparation of the shipment. Also, heed any further national regulations.

DISPOSAL

Information on the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)

• Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste but should be collected and disposed of separately.
• Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appliance must be removed before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.
• Owners or users of electrical and electronic appliances are obliged by law to return them after use.
• The end user bears personal responsibility for deleting his personal data from the old appliance to be disposed of. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that electrical and electronic appliances may not be disposed of in the household rubbishElectrical and electronic appliances can be handed in at no charge at the following places:
• Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)
• Points of sale of electrical appliances (stationary and online) provided traders are obliged to take them back or offer this voluntarily. These statements only apply to appliances that are installed and sold in the countries of the European Union and are subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply to the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in countries outside the European Union.

Information on the German Battery Act (BattG)

• Used batteries and rechargeable batteries do not belong in household waste but should be collected and disposed of separately.
• For the safe removal of batteries or rechargeable batteries from the electrical appliance and for information on their type or chemical system, follow the further information within the operating or installation instructions.
• Owners or users of batteries and rechargeable batteries are obliged by law to return them after use. The return is limited to the handover of customary household quantities.

Used batteries can contain harmful substances or heavy metals that can cause damage to the environment and human health. Reuse of the used batteries and use of the resources contained therein contributes to the protection of these two essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household rubbish. In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears under the rubbish bin, this stands for the following:

• Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005 % mercury
• Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cadmium
• Pb: The battery contains more than 0.004 % lead Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be handed in at the following places at no charge:
• Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)
• Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries
• Disposal points of the common take-back system for the used batteries of appliances
• Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a member of the common take-back system)

These statements apply only to rechargeable batteries and batteries that are sold in the countries of the European Union and that are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provisions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries and batteries in countries outside the European Union.

GUARANTEE

We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair  or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if:

• These operating instructions are here
• The appliance is handled correctly
• Original spare parts have been used

The warranty becomes void in the case of:

• Unauthorized repair attempts
• Unauthorized technical modifications
• Non-intended use

The guarantee excludes:

• Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear
• Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card

The guarantee period commences with a purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of purchase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service center. This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
See “Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

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References

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• Servicestellen international | AL-KO Gardentech

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