NAKAYAMA EH5100 Cutters and Hedge Trimmers Instruction Manual

Cutters and Hedge Trimmers
Instruction Manual

EH5100
ART NO: 020394

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EH5100 Cutters and Hedge Trimmers

• The manufacturer reserves the right to make minor changes to product design and technical specifications without prior notice unless these changes significantly affect the performance and safety of the products. The parts described / illustrated in the pages of the manual that you hold in your hands may also concern other models of the  manufacturer’s product line with similar features and may not be included in the product you just acquired.
• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial busi- nesses or for equivalent purposes.
• To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.

Description of symbols

Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety symbols and the explications which accompany them must be perfectly understood. The warning themselves do not prevent the risks and cannot be a substitute for proper methods of avoiding accidents.

| Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.
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| This symbol, before a safety comment, indicates a precaution, a warning or a danger. Ignoring this warning can lead to an accident for yourself or for others. To limit the risk of injury, fire, or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated.
****| Conforms to European standards.
| These symbols indicate the requirement of wearing ear protection, eye protection gloves robust and footwear when using the product.
| Do not expose and operate the tool in rain.
| Always maintain a sufficiently safe distance.
| Remove the plug from the mains immediately if cable is damaged or cut.
| Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recy- cling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
| Double insulated for additional protection.

Technical Data

Safety instructions

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.

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, gases or dust. Powertools create sparks which may ignite the 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 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. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
   f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD with a tripping current of 30mA or less) protected supply.
   Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. NOTE the term “residual current device (RCD)”may be replaced by the term “ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)” or “earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)”.

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 or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while 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 hat, or hearing pro- tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to 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.
   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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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. 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 controlled 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 adjustments,changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   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 tool’s 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 likely 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. 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 instructions

• 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 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.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
  – Switch off the machine and disconnect the plug from the power supply when the machine is left unattended, maintenance is being carried out, for cleaning, blade oiling or when the blades are blocked or any object to be removed from the blade.
  – Make sure that the protection guard is always mounted to the machine when using the hedge trimmer. Never remove any of its components and never use a damaged or incomplete machine and never modify any of the machine components or tamper with the original trimmer arrangement in any way.
  – The use of a circuit is required for machines for outdoor use. The machine has to be connected to socket outlets with earth contact.
  – Only use splash proof extension cord approved for outdoor use and marked accordingly.
  – Make a loop in the extension cord and hang into the cable holder.
  – Before using the hedge trimmer, check the machine, extension cord and plug. If any components are worn or damaged,have them checked, repaired or re- placed by an authorized service centre.
  – Remove the plug immediately, if the cable or extension cord has been damaged or cut.
  – Always wear suitable clothing, anti-slip shoes and close-fitting garments, which cannot get caught, however, do not restrict movement. Tie long-hair back or protect with a hair net. Do not wear bracelets or long jewellery, which could get entangled in moving parts.
  – Always wear safety goggles or a face guard, protective gloves and, if the noise exceeds 85 dB(A), also wear ear guards.
  – Do not use the machine when it is raining or on wet hedges.
  – Individuals below the age of 16 and individuals, who are not perfectly familiar with the instruction, are not allowed to use the machine.
  – Within the working area, the person using the machine is responsible for any damage or injury sustained by third parties or their property which has been caused by the machine. Watch your working area and do not allow third persons or animals to be around.
  – When operating the machine take great care and always hold it firmly with both hands. Chose a stable and safe position,especially on steps.
  – Check regularly that all screws are properly secured. Check the cutting blades regularly and, in case of damage, have them repaired of exchanged by an authorized service centre.
  – Make yourself familiar with your working area and be alert for possible hazards, which you might not her due to the motor noise.
  – Never touch the unprotected blades and never carry the machine taking hold of the blades.
  – When the hedge trimmer is not in use, for transport or storage, keep it in a dry place and out of the reach of children, and have the cutting blades always inserted into the protection cover.
  – Only use original spare parts and accessories supplied with the machine or recommended by the manufacturer.
  – To check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences
  – Use a residual current device with a tripping current of 30mA or less
  – To hold the hedge trimmer with both hands

Description of main parts (Fig.A)

1. Front handle
2. Hand safety switch
3. Switch trigger
4. Rear handle
5. Guard
6. Cable strain relief
7. Opening
8. Blade
9. Cable

Operation

Connecting to power supply (Fig. 2)
This product is designed with a cable strain relief (6) that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.

1. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening (7) in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cable strain relief.
3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed.
4. Plug product into extension cord.
   NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle.

Holding the trimmer
Before operating the trimmer, stand in the operating position, and check the following.

1. Proper clothing as well as safety eye and ear protection is worn.
2. The unit is held firmly with both hands. The right arm is slightly bent and is holding the rear handle (4), and the left arm is straight and is holding the front handle (1).
3. Make sure you have a safe footing and hold the garden trimmer so that the cutting blades always clear of your body.

Starting and stopping (Fig. 3)

1. To start the tool, squeeze the hand safety switch (2) and switch the trigger (3) simultaneously.
2. Release either switch to stop the tool.

Cutting
DANGER: Never cut near electric cords or lines. 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 lay it down and 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. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or serious injury.
WARNING: Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge trimmer with the other. Improper handling of hedge trimmer could result in serious injury.
WARNING: Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of electric shock and serious personal injury.
Cutting Sequence
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the blade. Do not try to cut branches that are thicker that 10mm or those obviously too large to feed into the blade. Use looping shears, a hand saw or pruning saw to cut out thick branches first. If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several passes. Cut both sides of the hedge first and then the top.
Cutting techniques
Horizontal cut (Fig. 4)
Hold the trimmer with the blade tilted 5-10 degrees to your cutting object, this makes the operation easier and assures a better cutting.
Vertical cut (Fig. 5)
Start trimming at the bottom and sweep up for even cutting. Swing the blades in an arc towards the outsides of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept on the ground.

Tips for Using Your Electric Hedge Trimmer

• Attention! Reverse blade. Before all maintenance and cleaning work, pull out the power plug. Do not touch moving blades.
• Clean the hedge shears with a dry towel, particularly the ventilation slits, after each use or using a brush in the case of heavy soiling. Spray the blades with oil after each use.
• Under no circumstances spray the hedge shears off with water.
• Store the hedge shears in the blade scabbard provided. Store the hedge shears in a dry location out of the reach of children.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, disconnect the plug from the power source and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

Maintenance

Lubricating the blade (Fig. 6)
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.

1. Stop the motor and disconnect from the power supply.
2. Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
   If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period, it is advisable to oil the blade during use.
   NOTE: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.

Sharpening the blade
The blade must be re-sharpened if cutting performance and behaviour begin to deteriorate (i.e. if blades frequently snag on branches). Blades must only be sharpened by qualified and authorised technicians.
WARNING: Do not operate the trimmer with dull or damaged cutting blades.
This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results.

Cleaning the hedge trimmer
Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply. Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and by solvents such as kerosene.

Transporting and storing

1. Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.
2. Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

After 2 years of normal use, the carbon brushes in the motor of this product will need to be inspected by a specialist and potentially replaced to ensure the product is safe for future use. Failure to do so could lead to overheating and be dangerous. Please contact your place of purchase to find out the closest spe- cialist to you.
This product is designed for DIY use and to be only used in intervals of approximately 30mins. Exceeding this may have detrimental effects to the lifetime of the product and be dangerous. If your unit experiences a loss of power, please stop using it immediately and return to the store you have purchased it from, where the store will then assist you in finding the closest specialist to you.

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