GREENCUT GHT200L Hedge Trimmers Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: GREENCUT

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
MACHINE MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BOX CONTENTS
PRODUCT USE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
RECICLYING AND DISPOSING
GUARANTEE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (CE)
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HEDGETRIMMERS
GHT200L
Instruction manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this GREENCUT product. We are confident that you will appreciate its quality and meet your needs for a long period of time.
Remember that you can contact our Official Technical Service for questions about assembly, use, maintenance, identification and troubleshooting and for the purchase of spare parts and/or accessories.
ATTENTION: Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Failure to comply with the operating instructions and safety warnings may result in damage to the user and/or the product itself. The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents and damage to the user, third parties and objects resulting from ignoring the contents of this manual.
This product is not intended for professional use.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference. If you sell this product, remember to give this manual to the new owner.

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

The following symbols and signal words and their meanings are intended to explain the hazards and information related to this product.

SYMBOL	WORD	MEANING
ATTENTION	It indicates a dangerous situation where you need to pay full

attention to avoid any kind of personal injuries or damage to the device.
| NOTE| It indicates useful information which can facilitate your task.

ATTENTION: Read and understand all warnings and safety instructions before using this product.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

All information included in this manual is relevant to your own safety and that of your environment. If you have any questions about the information included in this manual, consult a professional or contact the Official GREENCUT Technical Service.
The following information on hazards and precautions includes the most probable situations that may arise during the use of this machine. Consult all the documentation, packaging and product labels before using it.
If you encounter a situation not described in this manual use common sense to use the machine as safely as possible and, if you see danger, do not use the machine.

USERS

This machine has been designed to be manipulated only by users of legal age who have read and understood these instructions.
Familiarize yourself with this machine before using it. Make sure you know the controls and safety devices and how they should be used.
If you are an inexperienced user, we recommend that you do some practice doing simple jobs and, if possible, in the company of an experienced person.

WORKWEAR

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothes away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught by moving parts. Use:
– Eye and ear protection.
– Safety gloves.
– Long trousers
Protective equipment such as a dust mask, safety gloves, non-skid safety boots and a hard hat will reduce the risk of personal injury.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Do not use this machine in explosive atmospheres, in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric machines create sparks that can ignite dust or fumes.
When you are working on streets, roads or nearby areas, be careful not to endanger traffic.
Keep curious people, children or animals away while operating this machine. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Keep the work area clean and work only with sufficient lighting. Cluttered and dark areas can cause accidents.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Carry out maintenance on the machine. We recommend that maintenance and repairs not described in this manual be carried out by the Official Technical Service.
Make sure that the cutting blade is installed correctly and securely and replace cutting blades or any other parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged.
Keep handles dry and clean. Dirty handles can cause loss of control.
Avoid accidentally starting the machine. Make sure the switch is in the “off” position before picking up or transporting this machine. Transporting electrical machines with the switch in the “on” position may jeopardize your safety and cause accidents.
Disconnect the battery from the machine before making any adjustments, cleaning or storing this machine.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always attach the cover of the cutting device.
Store the product with the battery disconnected out of the reach of children.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Never modify the plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will reduce the risk of electric shock. If you discover any damage, send your machine to the Official Technical Service.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators.
Do not open or attempt to repair the battery or battery charger.
Protect the battery and charger from moisture. Keep the battery away from extreme heat and cold.
Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature (surrounding air) between 0°C and 40°C.
Do not use the cable to carry, lift or unplug the charger. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the battery charger outdoors.
When not in use or before cleaning and repairing, disconnect the charger from the power source. Take special care with the battery.
Store the battery in a dry place between 10°C and 30°C when not in use.
This battery is sealed and no liquid should ever leak from it. If the seal is broken and the liquid touches your skin quickly, wash with plenty of soap and water, neutralise the liquid with a weak acid such as lemon or vinegar and go to your medical centre urgently. If the battery liquid touches your eyes, wash them thoroughly with water for 10 minutes and call for medical assistance immediately.
The battery should be recharged when it does not produce enough energy. Do not continue to use the product with a dead battery.
The battery is not fully charged at the factory, before trying to use it fully first.

SERVICE

Have the product checked regularly by a qualified technician and use only original replacement parts. If you have any questions, please contact the Official Technical Service.

WARNING ICONS

The icons on the warning labels on this machine and/or in the manual indicate information necessary for the safe use of this machine.

| Attention! Danger!| | To prevent serious injury, do not touch cutting blades.
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| Read this manual carefully before starting the machine.| | Do not allow your hands or any other part of your body to get near the moving parts of the machine.
| Wear eye and ear protection.| | Do not expose to rain or damp conditions.
| Use resistant and anti-slippery gloves.| | Before performing maintenance or repair work on the machine, turn it off and remove the battery.
| Keep unprotected people away and at a safe distance from the work area.| | Guaranteed sound power level XX Lwa, dB (A).
| Keep children away from this machine.| | Dispose of your device in an environmentally friendly way. This product should not be disposed of with household waste.
| Before starting the machine, remove all stones, wood, cables and foreign objects that may be thrown by the cutting tool.| | Conforms with the CE directives.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CONDITIONS OF USE
This hedge trimmer should only be used for cutting hedges, shrubs and bushes. Do not use it for any other purpose. Any use other than that described above may cause dangerous situations and exempts the manufacturer from any liability.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT

1. Blade
2. Protector
3. Frontal grip
4. Security lock
5. Rear grip
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Blade protector| 8. Battery
9. Control lights
10. Battery indicator
11. Battery release
12. Charger
13. Control lights
14. Blade cover
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NOTE: The products detailed in this manual may vary in appearance, inclusions, description and packaging as shown or described here.

TECHNICAL DATA

GHT200L

NOTE: GREENCUT reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics without prior notice.

BOX CONTENTS

– Hedge trimmers.
– Protector.
– Battery.
– Charger.
– Instruction manual.

Remove the product and accessories from the box. Make sure all items are present.
Inspect the product to ensure that it has not been broken or damaged in transit.
Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily used the product.

ATTENTION: If any part is missing or damaged, contact the Official Technical Service. Do not use this product without having replaced the missing or damaged part. Using this product with damaged or missing parts can cause serious injury to the operator.

PRODUCT USE

BATTERY INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically switch to the maintenance charging function. In this way, the battery can remain in the charger safely and indefinitely.

ATTENTION: The battery must be charged before the first start.

Press the lock button and remove the battery from the device.
Insert the battery into the charger.
Plug the charger into the power supply unit. The charge status is shown by the indicators on the charger.
Insert the battery pack into the device and make sure that it clicks into place correctly.

BATTERY CONTROL LIGHTS

4 leds on: The battery is full.
1,2 or 3 leds on: The battery has enough energy.
1 led on: The battery is empty. Recharge the battery.
4 leds blinking: The battery is too hot or too cold. Do not use or charge the battery, wait until the battery temperature is between 4ºC and 40ºC.

CHARGER CONTROL LIGHTS

STATE

RED LED	GREEN LED	EXPLANATION AND ACTIONS
ON	OFF	The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is

no battery pack in the charger.
OFF| Fast blinking| Low current safety load
As the battery voltage is less than 15V, the charger is in soft charge mode, the charging current is less than 0.5A. This can maximise the life of the battery.
OFF| Slow blinking| High current safety load
As the battery voltage is above 15V, the charger is in fast charging mode, the charging current is at 2.3-2.4A.
OFF| ON| The battery is charged and ready for use
Action: Remove the battery pack from the charger. Disconnect the charger from the main supply.
Fast blinking| OFF| Fault: Loading is no longer possible. The battery may be defective.
Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Remove the battery pack from the charger.
Slow blinking| OFF| Temperature failure
The battery is too hot or too cold (below 40ºF).
Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx.
68ºF) for 3 hours.

START UP

Remove the blade protection.
To switch on, press the safety lock (4) and the on/off switch (6) at the same time. Do not push the tip into the hedge.
To switch off, release the on/off switch (6).
After switching off, wait until the blade is stopped and remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
Fit the blade guard.

USE

Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
Do not try to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 18mm thick. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems.
If desired, you can use a string to help you level the hedge level. Decide how high you want the hedge to be.
Then stretch a piece of string along the hedge at this height. Trim the hedge just above this guideline of string.
If the blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop and remove the battery pack before attempting to remove the obstruction.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed more easily using a sawing movement.
If blade jams on any electrical cord or line. Do not touch the blade! It can become electrically live and very dangerous. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or carefully lay it down, away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as wires, lights, wires or cords, that may become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.
Avoid the use of solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics tend to be damaged by various types of solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil, grease, etc.
Use only genuine GREENCUT spare parts to maintain the machine. The use of other parts may create a hazard or cause damage to the product.

MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance will extend the life of the machine. Prolonged or constant use may require more intensive maintenance for the machine to continue to function properly.
ATTENTION: Make sure the engine is completely shut down before performing any maintenance or repair. This will eliminate any potential risk.

BLADE CARE

Inspect the blades periodically for damage and wear. Always use replacement blades specified by the manufacturer.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the blade before and after each use. Before lubricating, remove the battery and place the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply lightweight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
From time to time, when using the machine for a long period of time, you should oil it. Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer; remove battery pack, then oil.
Sharpen the blade every so often. To do this, remove battery pack from hedge trimmer. Clamp blade assembly with a screw and sharpen the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with a 203mm (8 inch) smooth round file, 6.4mm (1/4 inch) or 5.6mm (7/32 inch) diameter. Be sure to retain the original angle of tooth when filing.

CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

Examine the hedge trimmer frequently to ensure that all parts are intact and securely fastened. Make sure all screws and latches are firmly tightened to avoid the risk of serious personal injury.
Keep the hedge trimmer clean. To do this, clean the unit with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Do not use strong detergents on the plastic housing or handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Use a small brush or the air discharge from a small vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the battery pack and motor housing. Keep the air vents free of obstructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The table includes some common problems, their causes and solutions.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The unit does not work	• Defective battery.

• The battery is not installed correctly.
• Battery is not charged.| • Contact the technical service.
• Check that the battery is properly connected.
• Charge the battery.

NOTE: If you are unable to resolve the problem, please contact the Official Technical Service.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Always disconnect the battery from the machine before transporting it
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national regulations.
Follow all special packing and label requirements when transporting batteries for a third party.
Make sure that no battery can come into contact with other batteries or conductive materials during transport by protecting the exposed connectors with non-conductive insulating caps or tape.
Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing it. Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep the hedge trimmer away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Always place the blade cover on cutting blades before storing.
Store the battery and charger separately in a dry place, away from moisture and frost.
Do not store the battery in places where static electricity can be generated. Never transport the battery in a metal box.
Store the battery in a place away from extreme temperatures, and direct sunlight.
Store the charger indoors and in a dry place only.
All batteries gradually lose their charge. Recharge the batteries every 3 months.

RECICLYING AND DISPOSING

Used products are potentially recyclable and should not be disposed of in the usual rubbish. Help us protect the environment and preserve natural resources. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly way.
Do not throw it away with the household rubbish. Its plastic and metal components can be separated and recycled.
Take this device to an approved recycling centre (green point).
Package materials are recyclables. Please, throw them away on the appropriate trash can.
ATTENTION Take the battery to a local recycling and/or disposal centre that is certified for disposal.
If the battery pack breaks or cracks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge it and do not use it.
Get rid of it and replace it with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!

GUARANTEE

GREENCUT guarantees all GREENCUT products for a period of 24 months (valid for Europe). The warranty is subject to the date of purchase taking into account the intended use of the product. As a condition subject to warranty, the original receipt must be presented indicating the date of purchase and its description as well as the defective tool.
The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, especially on blades, blade fasteners, turbines, light sources, fan and transmission belts, impellers, air filters, spark plugs and damage caused by improper use, especially noncompliance with operating and maintenance instructions.
In the event that repairs or modifications have been made by the consumer or other than with original GREENCUT spare parts, the warranty will be voided. In the event of a justified warranty claim, we are entitled, at our discretion, to repair or replace the defective tool free of charge. Other claims beyond this warranty are not valid.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (CE)

We, PRAT INTERNATIONAL BRANDS S.L., owner of the GREENCUT brand, with headquarters in Calle Blanquers (plot 7-8) Polígono Industrial Valls. 43800 – Valls, SPAIN, we declare that the hedge trimmers GHT200L from the serial number of the year 2020 onwards are in conformity with the requirements of the applicable Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council:

Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC.
Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Harmonised standards:
EN 60745-1:2009+A11, EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1, EN 62841-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 60335-1.
The product delivered coincides with the prototype that was submitted for CE exam.

Valls (SPAIN), 25 November 2021, Albert Prat Asensio, CEO (Authorized representative and responsible for technical documentation).