GARDENA THS Li-18-42 Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer User Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Gardena

Table of Contents

GARDENA THS Li-18-42 Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer User Manual
Area of application of your GARDENA Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer
Safety Instructions
Personal safety
Additional Safety Recommendations
Assembly
Initial Operation
Operation
Storage
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Available accessories
Technical Data
Service / Warranty
References
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GARDENA THS Li-18-42 Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer User Manual

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Translation of the original German operating instructions. Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the product, the proper use, and the safety instructions. For safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 16, as well as people not familiar with these operating instructions, may not use this product. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.

Area of application of your GARDENA Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer

This GARDENA Telescopic Accu Hedge Trimmer is intended for the cutting of hedges, shrubs, and grass coverings in private domestic gardens and allotments.
Adherence to these operating instructions is a precondition for the correct use of the hedge trimmer.
WARNING! Risk of injury! The hedge trimmer must not be used for cutting lawns/lawn edges or for chopping up material for composting purposes.

Safety Instructions

If not used properly this product can be dangerous. The warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.

Explanation of Symbols on your product

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

Keep the work area clean and well-lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
EPower tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
a power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and /or the battery pack from the power tool before
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
the charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge the trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Additional Safety Recommendations

Work area safety

Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Pay special attention to the hazard for third parties posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is extended.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Warning! This unit makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical implants.
To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical implants speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Warning! Keep toddlers away when you assemble the unit. Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers.
Electrical safety Only connects the charger to the AC voltage specified on the rating plate.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
Personal safety Always wears suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergically with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, and altering the length of the telescopic tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the Hedge Trimmer must not rest on the blade in the process.
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary. Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorized modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency. Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the protection equipment is damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.

Remove the battery

before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition;
if the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
before passing to another person.
Do not touch the blades.
When work is finished or interrupted, refit the protective blade cover.
All nuts and screws must be firmly tightened to ensure the safe operating condition of the device.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.

FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed on a non-flammable, heat- resistant, and non-conductive surface while charging. Keep corrosive, flammable, and easily combustible objects clear of the battery charger and the battery. Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while charging. Unplug the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke formation or fire.

Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
Protect the battery charger from damp or wet areas.
Only use the battery in ambient temperatures of between 0 °C and 40 °C.
A non-functioning battery must be disposed of correctly. It may not be sent via post. For further details, please contact your local disposal companies.
The charging cable should be checked regularly for signs of damage or aging (brittleness) and may only be used if it is in perfect condition.
The charger unit provided may only be used to charge the rechargeable batteries supplied with the Hedge Trimmer.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged with this battery charger (danger of fire).
After charging, disconnect the charger from the mains and from the battery.
Only charge the battery between 0 – 45 °C. After heavy-duty service allows the battery to cool down first. Storage
The Hedge trimmer must not be stored over 35 °C or under direct exposure to sunlight.
Do not store the Hedge Trimmer in places with static electricity.

Assembly

Installing the telescopic handle

Slide telescopic pipe 2 into motor unit 1 until you reach the stop position. Ensure that the two markings Mß face each other.
Tighten the grey nut 3.

Initial Operation

WARNING!
Overvoltage damages batteries and the battery charger. Ensure the correct mains voltage. Before using it for the first time, the battery must be fully charged. Charging time (for uncharged battery) see 10. Technical Data. The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge, and the charging process can be interrupted at any time without harming the battery (no memory effect).

Depress both locking buttons 4 and remove battery 5 from the battery holder 6 on the handle.
Plug the plug of charger cable 7 into the battery 5.
Plug battery charger 8 into a mains socket.

Charging indicator lamp 9 at the charger unit flashes green once per second: Battery is being charged. Charging indicator lamp 9 at the charger unit is lit green: The battery is fully charged. (For charging time, see 10. Technical Data.) Battery charging status indicator during charging:

Check the charge status regularly while charging.
Once completely charged, disconnect battery 5 from battery charger 8. Disconnect battery 5 from battery charger 8 first, then unplug battery charger 8. Slide battery 5 onto the battery holder 6 on the handle until it audibly engages.

Avoid exhaustive discharge
If the battery is empty, the full discharge protection automatically switches off the device to prevent the battery from discharging fully. To prevent the fully charged battery from self-discharging via the unplugged charger, it should be disconnected from the charger after charging. If the battery was stored for more than 1 year, it must be fully recharged. If the battery was fully discharged, the charging indicator lamp 9 will flash rapidly at the start of charging (twice per second). If the charging indicator lamp 9 still flashes rapidly after 10 minutes, a fault has occurred (see 8. Troubleshooting). If the error-LED Wß on the battery flashes, a fault has occurred (see 8. Troubleshooting). In case of a completely empty battery, it will take approx. 20 minutes until the LEDs on the battery will indicate charging. But the charging process is indicated by the flashing LED 9 on the charger.

Operation

The hedge trimmer can be operated in 4 working positions (illustration similar).

Tilting the motor unit

For trimming at high and low levels, motor unit 1 can be tilted at an angle of 75° to – 60 in 15° increments.

Remove the battery from the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).
Keep both orange buttons 0 pressed.
Tilt motor unit 1 in the required direction.
Release both orange buttons 0 and allow motor unit 1 to engage.
Put the battery on the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).

For cutting at high and low heights, the telescopic pipe 2 can be continuously extended by up to 50 cm.

Remove the battery from the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).
Loosen the orange nut q, extend the telescopic pipe 2 to the required length, and tighten the orange nut q again.
Put the battery on the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).

Starting the Hedge Trimmer

DANGER! Risk of physical injury! If the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off automatically, there is a risk of lacerations. Never override the safety devices (e.g. by strapping

Switching on the Hedge Trimmer

Remove the protective cover w from the blade
Put the battery on the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).
Hold the telescopic pipe of the Hedge Trimmer with one hand and the handle with the other hand.
Push the starting lock-out r forwards and press the start
button t. The Hedge Trimmer will start.

Switching the Hedge Trimmer off

Release the start button t.
Remove the battery from the handle (see 4. Initial Operation).
Slide the protective cover w over the cutter blade e.

Storage

Store out of the reach of children.

Remove and charge the battery (see 4. Initial Operation).
Clean the hedge trimmer (see 7. Maintenance) and slide the protective cover w over the cutter blade e.
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, frost-free place.
The unit must not be added to usual household waste. Refer to local environmental laws for discarding.

The GARDENA battery contains lithium-ion cells that should not be discarded with normal household waste at the end of their life.
Important
Please return the lithium-ion batteries to your GARDENA dealer or dispose of them properly at a public recycling center.

Discharge lithium-ion batteries completely.
Dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly.

Maintenance

DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cutting injuries can be caused if the hedge trimmer does switch on unintentionally. Before maintenance, remove the battery

Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth.
Clean the airflow slots with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
Clean the blade e with a brush, if required, and lubricate with a low-viscosity oil (e.g. GARDENA Spray Oil Art. 2366). Avoid contact of the oil with the plastic parts and wear gloves.

Troubleshooting

DANGER! Risk of physical injury! Cutting injuries can be caused if the hedge trimmer does switch on unintentionally. Remove the battery before troubleshooting

Only an original GARDENA BLi-18 Replaceable Battery (Art. 9840) may be used. This can be obtained from your GARDENA dealer or directly from GARDENA Service. For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.

Available accessories

Technical Data

Measuring process complying with 1) EN 60745-2-15 2) RL2000/14/EC. The actual running time may differ from the stated idle time depending on the application, type of cuttings, and state of maintenance. The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to a standardized test procedure and can be used for comparison of one electric power tool with another. It can also be used for preliminary evaluation of exposure. The vibration emission value can vary during the actual use of the electric power tool.

Service / Warranty

Please contact the address on the back page. GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH guarantees this unit for 2 years (from the date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply:

The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions.
Neither the purchaser nor a non-authorized third party has attempted to repair the unit.
The blade and eccentric drive are wearing parts and are not
If you have problems with this unit, please contact our Service. covered by the guarantee.
This manufacturer’s guarantee does not affect the user’s existing warranty claims against the dealer/seller.

GB Product Liability
We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorized specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.

GB EU Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned Husqvarna AB, 561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the units indicated below are in accordance with the harmonized EU guidelines, EU standards of safety, and product-specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the units are modified without our approval.