Einhell GC-CH 1855/1 Li Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Einhell

Einhell GC-CH 1855/1 Li Cordless Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.
Warning!
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.

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)

Warning!
Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or wet conditions!
Read the instructions for use before use!
Wear eye protection and ear plugs!

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

Cutter rail
Hand guard
Steady grip with button switch
Handle with button switch
Battery charger
Battery pack
Cutter guard
Impact guard
Lock for battery
2x screws for hand guard
Lock for steady grip
Screw for steady grip
Lock for handle
Cuttings collector
Fastening screws for cuttings collector

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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 suffocating!

Hedge trimmer
Cutter guard
Battery (not included with Art. No. 34.105.02)
Charger (not included with Art. No. 34.105.02)
Hand guard with 2 screws
Steady grip with screw
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.
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

Rated voltage: 18 V d.c.
Cutter rail length: 620 mm
Cutting length: 550 mm
Tooth spacing: 18 mm
Cuts/min: 2200
Sound pressure level, LpA: 82 dB (A)
KpA uncertainty: 3 dB
Sound power level, LWA: 91.7 dB (A)
KWA uncertainty: 2.5 dB
Sound power level guaranteed LWA: 94 dB(A)
Vibration ah: 1.494 m/s²
K uncertainty: 1.5 m/s²
Weight: 2.4 kg

Power X-Change lithium-ion batteries

Voltage: 18 V DC
Capacity: 2.0 Ah | 2.5 Ah
Number of cells: 5

Power X-Charger battery charger

Input voltage: 200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Output voltage: 20 V DC
Output current: 3 A
Protection class: II /

Wear ear-muffs.

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 specified 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:

Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged 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

Fitting the hand guard
Attach the hand guard (Fig.1/Item 2) in the direction of the arrow as shown in figure 4a. Next, fasten this with the 2 screws (Fig. 2/Item 10) as shown in Fig. 4b.

Assembly of the steady grip
Attach the steady grip (Fig. 2/Item 3) in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 4c.

Important: The lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11) must be on the right-hand side! Make sure that the electrical contacts are connected correctly.
Then fully tighten the screw (Fig. 4d/Item 12) with the lock closed (Fig. 4c/Item 11).

Adjustable steady grip
The steady grip is adjustable. Loosen the lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11) by opening, bring the steady grip into the desired position and attach it again by closing the lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11).

Swivel handle
The hedge trimmer is fitted with a rear swiveling handle. It can be swiveled 90° to the left and right.
To do so, pull the slide (Fig. 13/Item 10) in the direction indicated by the arrow and turn the handle.
To return the handle to its original position you must pull the slide (Fig. 13/Item 13) in the direction indicated by the arrow again. The handle should be turned through 90° for vertical cuts.

Fitting the cuttings collector (Fig. 5a-5d)
For horizontal cutting we recommend that you install the cuttings collector.
This enables you to remove the cuttings easily.
The surface of the hedge thus remains clear (Fig. 5a/5b).

Position the cuttings collector (14) on the cutter rail (Fig. 5c).

Then push the cuttings collector as far as possible towards the tip of the cutter rail and secure it with the fastening screws (15) (Fig. 5d).

The cuttings collector can be fitted on either the right or left side.

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

Charging the battery (Fig. 6)

Take the battery pack out of the equipment.
Do this by pressing the push lock button.
Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
In section “Charger indicator“ you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal

If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send to our customer service center.

The charging unit and the battery pack

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 fires .

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. 6a)
Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (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.

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

1 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-handed safety switch. The machine works only when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 1 / Item 3) is pressed with one hand and the switch on the handle (Figure 1 / Item 4) 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.

Notes on working practice

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 Figure 7).
The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 8).
It is recommended to tie a guide line of string or the like 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 9).

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

Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up **(see Figure 10).

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What to do if the blade gets blocked

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

After using

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

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!
Turn off and remove the rechargeable battery from the hedge trimmer, before putting down or cleaning.

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.
Remove deposits from the guard hood with a brush.

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 (Figure 11).
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
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

For storage, the hedge trimmer can be hung up on a nail, screw or similar in a borehole on the impact guard, with blade guard mounted **(Fig. 12).

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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 metaled 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.

Faults

The device does not operate:
The equipment will work only if the steady grip lock is correctly closed (Fig. 1/Item 11).
Check whether the rechargeable battery is charged and whether the battery charger works.
If the device still does not work even with a voltage supply, please send it to our customer services department at the address indicated.

Charger indicator

Indicator status	Explanations and actions
Red LED	Green LED
Oﬀ	Flashing

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger
On| Oﬀ| Charging
The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The charging times are shown directly on the charger.
Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated
charging times depending on the existing battery charge.
Oﬀ| On| The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO)
The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.
Action:
Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.
Flashing| Oﬀ| Adapted charging
** The charger is in gentle charging mode.
For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:

The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.
The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.

Action:
Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.

Flashing| Flashing| Fault
Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.
Action:
Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.
On| On| Temperature fault
The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).
Action:
Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

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
This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries.
In accordance with special provision 188 this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations. Handle with care. Danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the consignment package is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact: 0049 9951 95920- 66. Outside Germany charges will apply instead for a regular call to a landline number in Germany

Service Information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. 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.

Category	Example
Wear parts*	Blade guide, Battery
Consumables*	Blade
Missing parts

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect 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:

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.
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 rectification 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.
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.
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 fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.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 identification 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 offer 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

2014/29/EU
2005/32/EC_2009/125/EC
(EU)2015/1188
2014/35/EU
2006/28/EC
X 2014/30/EU
2014/32/EU
2014/53/EU
2014/68/EU
(EU)2016/426 Notified Body:
(EU)2016/425
X 2011/65/EU_(EU)2015/863
X 2006/42/EC
Annex IV
Notified Body:
Reg. No.:
X 2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC
X Annex V
Annex VI
Noise: measured LWA = 91,7dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 94 dB (A) P = kW; L/Ø = 55 cm
Notified Body:
2012/46/EU_(EU)2016/1628
Emission No.:

Standard references:

EN 60745-1;
EN 60745-2-15;
EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2

ISC GmbH · Eschenstrabe 6 · D-94405 Landau/Isar

Landau/Isar, den 05.08.2021

**Andreas Weichselgartner/General-Manager

Shao Wei/Product-Management
**

GB Cordless hedge trimmer

First CE: 17
Archive-File/Record: NAPR026331
Art.-No.: 34.105.02 I.
No.: 21041;
Art.-No.: 34.105.06 I.-No.: 21021/21031
Documents registrar: Daniel Laubmeier
Subject to change without notice
Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

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:

Cordless Hedge Trimmer GC-CH 1855/1 Li (Einhell)

UK legislation

Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Radio Equipment Regulation
Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation
X The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation
X Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation
Noise: measured LWA = 91.7 dB (A); guaranteed LWA = 94 dB (A)
X Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation
X Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation
Measuring Instruments Regulation
Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation
Annex IV
Notified Body:
Reg. No.

Wirral, 2021.08.05

Tom Chambers, Managing Director Einhell UK Ltd.

Article Number: 34.105.02
Article Number: 34.105.06
Archive-File/Record: NAPR026331
Documents registrar: Daniel Laubmeier
Subject to change without notice
Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany

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