Einhell GC-HH 9046 Teleskop Electric Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

Einhell GC-HH 9046 Teleskop Electric Hedge Trimmer

Specifications

• Model: GC-HH 9046
• Operating Voltage: Electric
• Power Source: Corded Electric
• Sound Pressure Level: 97.5 dB
• Sound Power Level: 101.7 dB
• Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 104 dB

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines to avoid electric shock.
2. Read and follow the user manual before operation.
3. Inspect the tool for any damaged parts before use.
4. Maintain a safe working environment and distance from others.

Operating the Hedge Trimmer

1. Attach the shoulder strap securely before operation.
2. Adjust the cutting angle carefully, ensuring the power cord is not obstructing the movement.
3. Connect the trimmer to a power source following safety guidelines.
4. To turn on, hold the handle firmly and switch on the device. To turn off, release the switch and unplug the cord.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Replacement
Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the device to prevent accidents.
After each use, clean the trimmer thoroughly.
Regularly inspect and maintain the trimmer for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: What should I do if the hedge trimmer blade becomes blunt?
   A: You can sharpen the blade using a suitable sharpening tool or consider replacing it with a new one.

2. Q: Can I use this hedge trimmer in wet conditions?
   A: It is recommended to avoid using the hedge trimmer in wet conditions to prevent electric hazards.

3. Q: How should I store the hedge trimmer when not in use?
   A: Store the trimmer in a dry, dark, and frost-free environment away from children’s reach.

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.

Safety regulations
The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Explanation of the symbols on the tool

(Fig. 15):

1. Warning!
2. Protect the tool from rain and damp!
3. Watch out for falling and catapulting parts.
4. Keep your distance.
5. Read the directions for use before operating the tool!
6. Wear protective headgear, goggles and ear muffs.
7. Wear safety gloves!
8. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.
9. If the cable is damaged or cut, disconnect the power plug from the mains immediately.
10. Electric shock can cause fatal injury. Hold the hedge trimmer well away from overground high-voltage cables.
11. Keep your hands away from the blade.
12. This tool complies with Protection Class II (double-insulated)
13. Guaranteed sound power level: 104 dB

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

• 1. Hedge trimmer unit
• 2. Grip area
• 3. Safety lock-off
• 4. Handle
• 5. Shoulder strap
• 6. Mains power cable
• 7. On/Off switch
• 8. Turning element
• 9. Tube mount
• 10. Fastening screw
• 11. Extension pipe
• 14. Motor unit
• 15. Cable strain-relief clip
• 16. Hand guard
• 17. Harness holder
• 18. Lock release to allow handle adjustment
• 19. Locking lever
• 20. Safety lever
• 21. Handle
• 22. Cutter rail guard

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!

• Electric pole hedge trimmer
• Cutter rail guard
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use
Important! This electric hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs.
Important! Do not use this tool to cut grass.
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.
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 businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

• Mains voltage: …………………….230-240 V~ 50 Hz
• Power rating: …………………………………….. 900 W
• Cutter bar length: …………………………….. 460 mm
• Tooth spacing ……………………………………. 20 mm
• Cuts/min …………………………………………….. 2100
• Weight excluding accessories: ……………… 4.5 kg
• Protection class: …………………………………….II /

Danger!
Sound and vibration
Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with ISO 22868.

• LpA sound pressure level ………………… 97.5 dB(A)
• KpA uncertainty ………………………………………3 dB
• LWA sound power level ………………… 101.7 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty ………………………………….2.45 dB
• Guaranteed sound power level LWA ………..104 dB

Wear ear-muff s.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Handle under load
Vibration emission value

• Front handle ah. = 1.488 m/s²
• Rear handle ah. = 1.574 m/s²
• Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²

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.
Take appropriate measures to protect yourself against vibration stress. Take the entire work sequence into consideration including times at which the tool is not working under load or is switched off . Appropriate measures include among other things regular care and maintenance of the tool and tool attachments, keeping your hands warm, taking regular breaks and good work sequence planning.

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

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Each day before use and after being dropped or suffering other types of impact, the tool must be examined for signifi cant damage or defects. Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.
Warning! The hedge trimmer must be fully assembled before you connect it to the power supply. To protect yourself against injury, always wear protective gloves when working on the hedge trimmer. Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are complete.

Fitting the extension tube and the hedge trimming unit
Depending on the height you need to reach, you can use the electric hedge trimmer with or without the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11).

Fitting the extension tube (Fig. 3a-3b)

• Slacken the fastening screw (Item 10) at the tube mount (Item 9) of the motor unit (Fig. 2/Item 14).
• Insert the extension tube (Item 11) into the tube mount (Item 9) on the motor unit.
• Pull the spring-loaded bolt ring (Item 9b) and push the extension tube (Item 11) a distance of approx. 45 mm into the tube mount (Item 9). Let go of the spring-loaded bolt ring (Item 9b).
• Turn the extension tube (Item 11) until you hear the spring-loaded bolt (Item 9a) latch in the locking hole (Item 11a). To secure, tighten the fastening screw (Item 10) again.

Fitting the saw unit (Fig. 4)

To fit the saw unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) on the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), proceed as described in section 5.1.1. Fig. 4 shows the saw unit when fully fitted.
To dismantle the extension tube and the saw unit, proceed in reverse order.
If you do not need the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), fit the saw unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) directly on the motor unit (Fig. 2/Item 14). Proceed with the fitting as described in section 5.1.1.

Fitting the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 4)
To fi t the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) on the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), proceed
as described in section 5.1.1. Fig. 4 shows the hedge trimming unit when fully fitted.
To dismantle the extension tube and the hedge trimming unit, proceed in reverse order.
If you do not need the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), fit the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) directly on the motor unit (Fig. 2/Item 14). Proceed with the fitting as described in section 5.1.1.

Adjusting the angle of tilt (Fig. 5)

Important! Disconnect the power plug before you adjust the tilt angle.
Press up the safety lever (Item 20), grip the handle (Item 21) and press down the locking lever
(Item 19). Tilt the hedge trimmer blade (Item 19) and release the safety lever (Item 20) when the required angle of tilt is reached. Make sure that the locking lever engages correctly on the saw blade crown (Item A).
Important! The gear unit can become hot during operation.

Operation

Please note that the statutory regulations governing noise abatement may diff er from one location to another.

Using the shoulder strap
Warning! Always use a shoulder strap when working with the tool. Always switch off the tool before you release the should strap. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.

1. Fig. 6: Attach the hooks (Item 5a) of the shoulder strap fastener to the harness holder (Item 17).
2. Fig. 7: Place the shoulder strap (Item 5) over your shoulder and adjust the length of the strap so that the strap holder is at waist level.
3. Important!
   Fig. 8: The shoulder strap is equipped with a quick release. Press the hooks together (Item 5a) and pull the shoulder strap (Fig. 5) out of the harness holder if you need to put down the tool quickly.

Adjusting the handle (Fig. 9)

Important: Disconnect the power plug before you adjust the handle.
Push forward the release (Item 18) on the turning element (Item 8) and turn the handle (Item 4) to the required position (-90°/-45°/0°/45°/90°). Make sure that the lock release latches in place correctly!

Connecting to the power supply

• Connect the power cable to a suitable extension cable. Make sure that the extension cable is designed for the power rating of the electric hedge trimmer.
• Secure the extension cable (Item A) as shown in Fig. 10 to protect it against pulling forces and accidental disconnection.
• Connect the extension cable to a professionally installed safety mains socket with ground contact. We recommend using a cable with a bright and highly visible color (red or yellow). This will reduce the risk of accidentally damaging it with the electric hedge trimmer.

Switching On/Off  (Fig. 9)
Switching on

• Hold the electric hedge trimmer firmly with one hand on the handle (Item 4) and the other hand on the grip area (Fig. 1/Item 2).
• Push forward the safety lock-off (Item 3) and press the On/Off  switch (Item 7). Let go of the safety lock-off  (Item 3).

Switching off

• Release the On/Off switch (Item 7).
• Always disconnect the mains plug when you stop working, even if it is only for a short time.

Check that the blades work properly and make sure that they come to a standstill.

Working with the electric hedge trimmer

• An electric hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes as well as hedges.
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 11).
• It is recommended to tie a guide line along the hedge so that you cut the hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches which protrude beyond the guide line (see Figure 12).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 13).
• Be sure to comply with noise protection regulations and local ordinances. Use of the hedge trimmer may be restricted or prohibited on certain days (e.g. Sundays and holidays), at certain times of the day (midday, nighttime) or in particular areas (e.g. health resorts, clinics, etc.).
• When you are cutting, ensure that you do not come into contact with any objects such as wire fences or plant supports. This may damage the cutter bar.
• Firmly hold the hedge trimmer in both hands, with one hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the front handle. Your fingers and thumbs should be wrapped around the handles.
• If a solid object blocks the cutter, immediately switch off the hedge trimmer, disconnect the power plug and remove the object.
• Always continue moving away from the power outlet as you work. Decide on the direction of cut before you start working.
• Make sure that the extension cable stays out of the work area. Never route the cable over the hedge where it could easily by caught by the cutter blades.
• Avoid subjecting the hedge trimmer to excessive stress while you are working.
• Cutting hedges in the shape of a trapezoid is recommended to prevent the lower branches from going bare. This corresponds to natural plant growth and allows your hedge to
  flourish. If you only cut back the new seasonal shoots when you are trimming, you will have a dense hedge which provides good privacy.

Replacing the power cable
Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

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.

Carbon brushes

• In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualifi ed electrician. Danger! The carbon brushes should not be replaced by anyone but a qualifi ed electrician.

Maintenance

• To ensure best performance at all times you should clean and lubricate the blades when the job is finished or as and when required. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin film of oil (see Fig. 14).
• Clean all parts of the tilt angle adjuster (Fig. 5) when the job is finished or as and when required. Remove deposits with a brush and keep all moving parts running smoothly by then applying a thin film of oil.
• There are no other parts inside the tool which require maintenance.

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 Einhell-Service.com

Faults

The tool does not work:
Check that the power cable is connected properly and check the mains fuses. If the tool will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address provided.

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 and transportation

• Store the tool and its accessories out of the reach of children in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30°C.
• Always hold the tool with one hand on the main handle and the other hand on the additional handle.
• Do not carry the tool by its motor housing.
• Secure the tool against slipping if you transport it in a vehicle.
• If possible, use the original packaging for transporting the tool.
• Clean the electric hedge trimmer and carry out its maintenance before you put it into storage.
• During storage or transportation, use the supplied safety guard for the hedge trimmer blade.

****For EU countries only
Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.
To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:
As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.
Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.
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 the Einhell Germany AG.
Subject to technical changes

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 certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device 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 to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer.
   Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

   • Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   • Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period 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 device 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 parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at:
   Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.
Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

*Elektro-Stab-Heckenschere GC-HH 9046 (Einhell)
2014/29/EU
2005/32/EC2009/125/EC
(EU)2015/1188
2014/35/EU
2006/28/EC
2014/30/EU
2014/32/EU
2014/53/EU
2014/68/EU
(EU)2016/426
Notified Body:
(EU)2016/425
2011/65/EU(EU)2015/863
2006/42/EC
Annex IV
Notifi ed Body:
Reg. No.:
2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC X
Annex V
Annex VI
Noise:** measured LWA = 101,7 dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 104 dB (A) P = 0,9 kW; L/Ø = cm
Notified Body:
2012/46/EU_(EU)2016/1628
Emission No.:

Standard references: EN 62841-1; EN 62841-4-2; EN IEC 55014-1; EN IEC 55014-2; EN IEC 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3
Einhell Germany AG · Wiesenweg 22 · D-94405 Landau/Isar

First CE: 22
Art.-No. : 34.038.80
I.-No.: 21011
Subject to change without notice
Archive-File/Record: NAPR022639
Documents registrar: Josef Landauer Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar
Electric pole hedge trimmer ·

Declaration of conformity

We, Einhell UK Ltd
Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for:

Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer GC-HH 9046 (Einhell)
UK legislation
Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Radio Equipment Regulation
Electr omagnetic Compatibility Regulation
Measuring Instruments Regulation
Pressur e Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation
Annex V
Annex VI
Noise: measured LWA = 101.7 dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 104 dB (A) P = 0.9 kW; L/Ø = cm
UK Approved Body:
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation
Annex IV
UK Approved Body:
UKTE Certifi cate No.:
Standards: BS 62841-1; BS 62841-4-2; BS 55014-1; BS 55014-2; BS 61000-3-2; BS 61000-3-3
Article Number: 34.038.80
I.-No.: 21011
Subject to change without notice
Article Number: 34.038.80
I.-No.: 21011
Subject to change without notice
Archive-File/Record: NAPR022639
Documents registrar: Josef Landauer Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany

References

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