Einhell GP-CH 18 Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GP-CH 18 Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Specifications

• Model: GP-CH 18/61 Li BL
• Operating Instructions: Cordless Hedge Trimmer
• Art.-Nr.: 34.109.35
• I.-Nr.: 21013

Operation

Check the LED indicators on the trimmer:

• All 3 LEDs lit: Battery fully charged
• 1 LED blinking: Battery low, recharge needed
• All LEDs blinking: Battery temperature too low

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Parts Replacement
After each use, clean the hedge trimmer. Ensure to maintain and replace parts as needed to keep the trimmer in good working condition.

Storage and Transportation
Store the hedge trimmer in a safe place, away from moisture and extreme temperatures. During transportation, use the original packaging to prevent damage

FAQ
What should I do if all LEDs on the trimmer are blinking?
If all LEDs are blinking, it indicates that the battery temperature is too low. Allow the battery to warm up before further use.

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.
Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 3 4)

1. Warning
2. Read the instruction manual before starting.
3. Protect against moisture.
4. Wear eye protection and ear plugs.
5.  Danger! Moving blade. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.
6.  Guaranteed sound power level

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.
Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.
Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Speed controller
5. Handle with button switch
6. Cutter guard
7.  Impact guard
8.  Lock for handle
9. Cuttings collector

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!

• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter guard
• Cuttings collector
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs.
The equipment 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.

Technical data

• Rated voltage ……………………………………18 V d.c.
• Cutter rail length ………………………………. 670 mm
• Cutting length ………………………………….. 610 mm
• Tooth spacing ……………………………………. 26 mm
• Cuts/min. …………………………………….2000 / 3000
• Sound pressure level LpA ………………….. 77 dB(A)
• Sound power level LWA ……………………… 97 dB(A)
• Uncertainty KpA / KWA ………………………………3 dB
• Sound power level guaranteed LWA …… 100 dB(A)
• Vibrations ah …………………………………..≤ 2.5 m/s2
• Uncertainty K ……………………………………1.5 m/s2
• Weight: ……………………………………………….2.8 kg

Caution
The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger. It must only be used with the li-thium-ion batteries in the Power X-Change series.
The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series must only be charged only with the Power X charger.

Wear ear-muff s.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another.
The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

Warning:
The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specifi ed during actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for.
Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which 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.

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a pro-longed period or is not properly guided and maintained.

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).

 Before starting the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger.

Installing the battery pack (Fig. 4) Press the pushlock button (Fig. 6/Item C) of the rechargeable battery and push the rechargeable battery into the mount provided. Make sure that the pushlock button engages properly! To remove the battery, proceed in reverse order!

Charging the battery (Fig. 5)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Press the push/lock button to do this.
2. Check that your mains voltage matches the voltage specifi ed 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 into the charger.
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ there is a table with an explanation of the LED display on the charger.

The battery pack can heat up slightly during char-ging. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to charge, please check:

•  whether there is a voltage at the mains power socket;
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts.

If the battery pack still fails to charge, please 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 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.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 6) Press the battery capacity indicator switch (item A). The battery capacity indicator (item B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:
The battery is fully charged.

or 1 LED(s) are lit:
The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

LED flashes

The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:
The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

switching ON/OFF.
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-han-ded safety switch. It works only when the switch on the steady grip (Fig. 2/Item 3a) is pressed with one hand and the switch (Fig. 2/Item 5a) on the handle is pressed with the other hand. If either switch is released, the cutters will stop moving. Please watch out for the cutters as they slow down to a standstill.

Speed control (Fig. 7)
The tool comes with an electronic speed controller for setting the cutting speed. Two speed settings are possible.

1. As soon as the switch (Fig. 2/Item 3a) on the steady grip or the switch (Fig. 2/Item 5a) on the handle is pressed, a green LED (level 1 – ECO/Item D) or a blue LED (level 2 – MAX/Item E) LED will light up.
2.  You can change the cutting speed by pressing the “SET” pushbutton (Item F). Switching over is possible only when the motor is not running.
3. If the tool is not used for a period of 15 minutes, the LED will go out.

Rotatable handle (Fig. 8)
The hedge trimmer is fi tted with a rotatable rear handle (item 5b). It can be rotated 90° to the left and right. To do this, pull the slide (item 8) in the direction of the arrow and rotate the handle.
To return the handle to its original position, pull the slide (item 8) back in the direction of the arrow. The handle should be rotated through 90° when performing vertical cuts.

Anti-blocking system
The tool features an anti-blocking system that overcomes blade blockages caused by branches. The blades move back and forth several times in order to cut through any jammed branches.
What to do if the blockage cannot be overcome

1.  Stop the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the jammed material from the blade (wear work gloves to prevent injury when you do so).

Notes for use

• A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes as well as hedges.
• To obtain the best cutting results, hold the hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the hedge (see Fig. 9).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Fig. 10).
• To ensure that you cut the hedge to a level height, we recommend tying a guide line of string or similar along the hedge. Cut off all branches that protrude beyond the guide line (see Fig. 11).

Warning! Be particularly attentive when cutting along the guideline. Do not cut through the guide line. This could get entangled in the blades and lead to injuries or damage to property.

Cuttings collector (Fig. 12-14)
For horizontal cutting we recommend that you install the cuttings collector. This enables you to remove the cuttings easily and keep the top of the hedge clear (Fig. 12/13). Position the cuttings collector (item 9) on the cutter rail (Fig. 14). Then slide the cuttings collector toward the tip of the cutter rail to clamp it firmly under the retaining pin (Fig. 14 / item 1a).

• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 15).

After using

1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Allow the equipment to cool down and then store it out of children’s reach.

 Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Before putting the hedge trimmer away and cleaning it, switch it off and remove the battery pack.

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 and some soft soap. 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.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guard.

Maintenance

• The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated at regular intervals in order to ensure best performance at all times. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin film of oil (Fig. 16).

• There are no other parts inside the equipment that require maintenance.

• Double blades are not allowed to be used if they are damaged or worn and must be replaced by original spare parts from the manufacturer.

• Arrange for an expert or our service workshop to carry out all safety-related maintenance work and the replacement of defective parts or the sharpening or replacement of the double blade so that you can be sure that the hedge trimmer is safe to use.

Storage

When not in use the hedge trimmer can be hung on a nail, screw or the like for storage, with the cutter rail guard fitted (Fig. 17/Item. H).

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 equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

 Storage

• Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries.
• Clean and maintain the equipment before putting it into storage
• Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above-freezing temperatures. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.
• Use the cutter rail guard

 Transport

• Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries.
• Always carry the tool with one hand on the handle and the other on the additional handle. Do not carry the tool by the motor housing.
• Secure the tool against slipping if transporting it by car.
• If possible, use the original packaging for transportation.

Faults

Check that the battery is charged and the char-ging unit is working. If the equipment will not work despite the voltage supply being present, please send it to the customer service address below.

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!

Only for EU countries:
According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
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 Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes

 Charger indicator

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 certifi cate. 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 certifi cate
Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment 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 solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this product in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of the guarantee are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product that you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3.  Our guarantee does not cover:

   • Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
     Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).
     Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use- related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design-related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4.  The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and 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 equipment 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 for any replacement parts fitted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6.  If you have taken the equipment with you to a different different EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.
   Of course, we are also happy to offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual.

Warrantor/ Service:
Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ

Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

Cordless hedge trimmer

References

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