SKEY Cordless Grass Shear User Guide

Cordless grass shear

Translation of the original instructions for use.

The operating instructions constitute part of this product. They contain important information on safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all of the operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the applications specified Keep this manual safely and in the event that the product is passed on, hand over all documents to the third party.

Intended use

The unit is to be used for cutting and trimming twigs on hedges, bushes and shrubs and for trimming grass at the edges and on smaller surfaces in domestic application only. The unit is only to be used by adults. People over 16 should only use this unit under adult supervision. Any other use not specifically mentioned in this manual can lead to damage to the unit and may present a serious hazard to the user.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or damage to other persons or their property.
This equipment is not suitable for commercial use. Commercial use will invalidate the guarantee. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage or injuries caused by use outside that stipulated by the manual or by improper handling.

General description

Extent of the delivery
Carefully unpack the appliance and check that it is complete. Dispose of the packaging material correctly.

Function description
The cordless grass & shrub trimmer is a combination unit with two interchangeable cutting devices. These are coated with plastic (Teflon non- stick coating) to prevent rust. For use as a shrub trimmer, a double-sided blade block is used as the cutting head. The catching blades are round off at the side to prevent accidents and positioned in an offset arrangement to reduce the risk of injury. A cutting head with several blades is provided for use as a grass trimmer.  The safety key protects the devices from being started unintentionally. Please read the following descriptions for the function of the various controlling parts of the unit.

Overview

Equipment

1.  Release button

2. Cutter head

3.  Charge display (LED)

4.  Switch lock, unit

5.  Lever to turn the cutter head

6.  Unit handle

7. Charging socket

8.  Safety key

9. On/off switch,unit
   Cutter

10.  Grass shear blade

11.  Drive mechanism grass cutter

12. Blade guard for grass shear blade

13. Shrub shear blade

14. Drive mechanism shrub cutter

15.  Blade guard for shrub shear blade
    Battery charger

16. Power supply unit

17. Recharger cable plug

Technical data

Unit
Motor voltage …………………………..7,2 V
Rated speed ………………………..1100 min-1
Protection category……………………….IPX1
Grass-trimming blade
Cutting width ………………………… 76 mm
Shrub-trimming blade
Cutting length …………………….. 120 mm
Distance between teeth… approx. 8 mm
Sound power level (LWA)
guaranteed ………………………… 86 dB(A)

Battery (Li-Ion)
Nominal voltage ……………7,2 V=2 Ah
Loading time………………… approx. 2,5 h

Charger
Voltage input …… 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Nominal consumption …………………..25 W
Voltage output………………………………..5 V
Recharging current ………………… 2200 mA
Protection class …………………………… II
Protection category……………………….IPX0

Safety Instructions

This unit can cause serious injury if not used correctly. Before using the unit, carefully read through the instruction manual and familiarise yourself with all of its controls.

Symbols
Symbols on the unit

Remember that the cutting equipment will continue to move after switching the unit off.

  Attention!
Before using it for the first time, carefully read through the user manual.

| Do not use the unit during rain, bad weather damp surroundings, or on wet grass or hedges.
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| Guaranteed sound power level
| Protection class III
| Cutting length Shrub shear blade
| Do not dispose of the device with the battery installed in household waste.
| Danger due to materials blown out of the machine!
Remove persons in the vicinity
from the danger area.

Symbols on the recharger

| Before the charge, study the  instruction manual
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| Pole orientation
| The recharger is for indoor use
only.
| Protection class II
| Electrical appliances must not
be disposed of with the domestic
waste.

Symbols in the manual

Warning symbols with information on damage and injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction may be explained at the place of the exclamation mark) with information on preventing damage.

Help symbols with information on improving tool handling.

General safety instructions for power tools
WARNING! Read all safety directions and instructions.
Omissions in compliance with safety directions and instructions can cause electrical shock, fire, and/or severe injuries.

Retain all safety directions and instructions for future use.

Retain all safety directions and instructions for future use. The term “Power Tools” used in the safety instructions refers to mains-operated power tools (with power cord) and to battery-operated power tools (without power cord).
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gas-es or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.  There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location s unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) 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 under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention white operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) 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 energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) 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.
g) 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.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.Any power tool that cannot be con-trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjust -menus, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accident- tally.
d) 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.

e)Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less Iikely  to bind and are easier to control.
g) 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.

5) CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE OF
BATTERY DEVICES
a) Charge the batteries only in chargers that are recommended by the manufacturer. Risk of fire if charger that is suitable for a specific type of battery is used with other batteries.
b) In the power tools, use only the batteries designed for the purpose. The use of other batteries may result in injuries and risk of fire.
c) Keep the unused battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, and other small metal objects, which could cause bridging of the contacts. A short circuit be- tween the battery contacts may cause burns or fire
d) If used incorrectly, liquid may leak from the battery. Avoid contact with this. In the event of accidental contact, rinse off with water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, seek medical assistance.’ leaking battery fluid may
cause skin irritations or burns.

6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Special Safety Directions for the cordless grass & shrub trimmer

1) SPECIAL SAFETY DIREC-TIONS FOR HEDGE TRIM-MERS
a) Keep all body parts away from the blade. Do not attempt to remove clippings while the blade is operating or to hold on to mate-rial which is to be cut. Only remove trapped clippings when the tool is switched off. One moment of carelessness in the usage of the hedge trimmer can lead to severe injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer at the handle with an idle blade. Always pull on the protective cover during transport and storage of the hedge trimmer. Careful handling of the tool reduces the risk of injury from the blade.
c) Hold the power tool only on the insulated handle surfaces, as the cutting blade may come into contact with concealed power cables. Contact between the cutting blade and a live cable may render metallic components live and result in an electric shock.
d) Before the work, search the hedge for concealed objects, e.g. cable etc. To avoid damaging the equipment.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer correctly, e.g. with both hands on the handles, if there are two handles. Loss of control of the equipment may result in injuries.
f) Wear suitable clothing and work clothes when working with the equipment. Do not hold the equipment by the cutting blade or lift it on the cutting blade. Contact with the cutting blade can cause injuries.

2) FURTHER SAFETY DIRECTIONS
For your personal safety: Wear suitable work clothes such as boots with non- slip soles, sturdy long trousers, gloves, and goggles. Hearing protection must be used in case the device is used over prolonged periods of time.  Do not wear long flowing clothing or jewelry, as this may be caught by moving parts. Do not use this tool while walking barefooted or while wearing open sandals.

a) Only switch on the tool when hands, feet, and all other body parts are at a secure distance to the tool. Risk of injury from cuts.
b) Take care that you do not injure your hands and feet with the cutting elements. c) Remove the power supply unit before working with the equipment. Do not use extension cables. The power supply unit is to be used only in enclosed spaces. Water entry increases the risk of electric shock. d) Do not use the shrub cutter in combination with the telescopic shaft. There is a risk of cut wounds. e) The tool is designed to trim hedges. Do not use the tool to cut branches, hardwood, or others. To avoid damaging the equipment.
f) Do not attempt to dislodge a blocked/trapped blade before switching the tool off. There is a risk of injury.

g) Always switch off the tool remove the battery (if applicable)
– if you leave the tool unsupervised
– before removing jams
– before control- maintenance
– or cleaning tasks
– if you have come into contact with a foreign object
– whenever the machine starts to vibrate uncontrollably
How to avoid accidents and injuries.

3) SPECIAL SAFETY DIRECTIONS
FOR BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS
a) Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not leave it on a heater. Heat damages the battery and there is a risk of explosion.
b) Allow a hot battery to cool before charging.
c) Do not open up the battery and avoid mechanical damage to the battery. Risk of short circuit and fumes may be emitted that irritate the respiratory tract. Ensure fresh air and seek medical assistance in the event of discomfort.

Safety Directions for the battery charger

1) CORRECT HANDLING OF THE BATTERY CHARGER

•  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,  sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• To charge the battery, use only the charger supplied. Risk of fire and explosion. This ensures that the safety of the device is maintained.
• Before each use, check the charger, cable and plug and have them repaired by qualified professionals and only with original parts. Do not use a defective charger and do not open it up yourself. This ensures that the safety of the device is maintained. Connect the charger only to a socket with earth. Ensure that the mains voltage matches the specifications on the charger rating plate. Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains before closing or opening the connection to the battery/power tool/device. This ensures that the battery and charger are not damaged.
• Keep the charger clean and away from wet and rain. Do not use the charger outdoors. Dirt and the entry of water increase the risk of electrical shock.
•  Operate the charger only with the appropriate original risk of fire.
• Avoid mechanical damage to the charger. This can result in internal short circuits.
• Do not operate the charger on a combustible surface (e.g. paper, textiles). Risk of fire due to heating during charging.
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer service agent of the same or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent hazards.
• Do not use the charger to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Charging process

Do not expose the battery to extreme conditions such as heat and impact. There is a risk of injury from leaking electrolyte solution! In case of contact, rinse with water or neutralizer and consult a doctor if contact has occurred with eyes, etc.
Ensure that the equipment is charged for no longer than 3-5 hours without interruption. The battery and equipment could be damaged and they consume energy unnecessarily in case of longer charging time. Overcharging invalidates the guarantee.

Charge the battery only in dry areas.
Do not switch on the device while charging it. There is a risk of injury from electric shock.

1.  The safety key (8) must be during the loading process plug.

2. Connect the charger cable plug  (18) with the charger socket on the tool (7).

3. Connect the power supply unit (17) to a socket.
   The charging indicator (3) lights up:
   Red: Equipment charging.
   Green: charging finished.
   The recommended charging time is max. 3 – 5 hours.

4. After the recharging process is complete charger from the wall outlet, and then remove the charger cable plug (18) from the tool.

Operation

**Keep to noise abatement regula-tions and other by-laws.
Switching on and off**

1. Remove the blade guard (12/15) before switching the unit on. 2. Insert the safety key (8) into the device. 3. To switch on, hold the switch lock (4) depressed and operate the on/off switch (9). Then re-lease the switch lock. The equipment runs at top speed. 4. In order to switch off, let go of the on/off switch (9).

After switching the unit off, the blades take a short time to stop moving. Let the blades come to a complete standstill. Do not touch the moving blades and do not try to stop them from moving. Injury hazard!
Inserting/replacing the blade

Prior to each exchange of the blades, make sure the device is switched off and the safety key and in order to avoid danger and injuries!

Remove blade

1.  Press the release button (1) on the cutting head and remove the entire blade.
   Insert blade

2. Insert the grass cutting blade (10) or the bush cutting blade (13) ) into the center of the drive mechanism (11/14).

3. Press the blade in the direction of the cutter head (2). It locks into place audibly.

General working instructions
While trimming, take care that there are no objects such as wire, metal parts, stones etc. come into contact with the blades. This can lead to cutting head damage. If the blades become blocked by solid objects, switch off the unit at once.

•  Check the grass and bush trimmer blades for obvious defects such as loose, worn or damaged parts. Check  that the screws are seated firmly in the blade block.
•  Remove the power supply unit ( 17) before working with the equipment. Do not use extension cables. The power supply unit is to be used only in enclosed spaces.
• Only use sharp blades to achieve a good cutting performance and preserve the battery.
• Do not work the unit so hard that it comes to a standstill.
•  Pay attention to the instructions on unit maintenance and cleaning.

Use as a grass trimmer

• Grass is the best to cut when dry and not too long.

Adjusting the working angle
For a comfortable edge cut, the cutter head (2) can be rotated by 90° to the right or left.

1. Operate the lever (5) and turn the cutter head (2) into the desired position.
2. Release the lever (5), the cutter head locks into place.

Use as a hedge trimmer

• Move the unit forward evenly.
•  The double-sided cutting heads enable cutting in both directions or by swinging the unit from side to side.

Cleaning/Maintenance

Leave any work not covered in this manual to our Service Centre. Only use original parts. There is a risk of injury!

Ensure that the safety key ( 8)  is removed before all tasks.
Never use cleaning agents or solvents, which can cause irreparable damage to the unit. Chemicals can attack the plastic components on the unit.
Wear gloves when handling the blades ( 10/13). There is a risk of injury from cuts!

Clean and service the unit regularly as follows.
This guarantees a long life for your unit:

• Check the covers and guards for damage and correct position. If necessary, replace.

•  Keep the ventilation slits, motor housing, and handles on the equipment clean. To do this, use a damp cloth or brush.

•  Always keep the blade clean. After using the equipment, it is imperative to:
  – Clean the blade  (with an oily loth);
  – Oil the blade shaft with an oil can or spray.

• Slight notches on the blades can be evened out. For this, sand down the blades with an oil stone. Only sharp blades can cut properly. Blunt, bent, or damaged blades must be changed.

We are not liable for damage caused by the use of the unit if the original cause was improper repair or the use of nonoriginal parts or through use other than that designated in this manual.

Storage

•  Keep the equipment in the blade guard supplied, dry and out of reach of children.
•  Store the battery only in a partially charged state. The state of charge should be 40 – 60 % over a longer storage period.
• Store the equipment between 10° C and 25° C. During storage, avoid extreme cold or heat so the battery does not lose power.
• During a longer storage period, check the state of charge of the battery and recharge if necessary roughly every 3 months.

Disposal and the environment

Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool, accessories, and packaging to a recy- them.
Electrical appliances must not be disposed of with the domestic waste.
Do not dispose of the device with the  battery installed in  explosion) or water. Damaged batteries may damage the  environment and your health if toxic fumes or liquids leak out.

•  Dispose of the equipment with the battery discharged. Do not open the equipment or the battery.
• Dispose of the equipment in accordance with the local regulations. Take the equipment to a collection point, where it will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. For information about this, ask your local waste management company or our service center.
• Defective units returned to us will be disposed of for free.
• Place cut branches in compost and not in the dustbin.

Troubleshooting

Device doesn‘t

start

| Equipment is not charged| Charge equipment (see „Charging process“)
Switch lock ( 4) has not been perate dproperly| Switch on (see „Operation“)
On/off switch  9) may be defective| Repair by Service Centre
Safety key ( 8) not inserted| Insert safety key (see “Operation”)
Bad cutting

results

| Too much friction due to lack of lubrication| Lubricate blade ( 10/13) (see „Cleaning/Maintenance“)
Dirty blade ( 10/13)| Clean blade (see „Cleaning/Maintenance“)
Blade ( 10/13) is blunt or has nicks| Sharpen blade (see „Cleaning/Maintenance“) or replace (see „Spare parts/Accessories“)
Blade ( 10/13) is  damaged| Replace blade (see „Spare parts/Accessories“)

Repair Service

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