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Spend a little
Live a lot
Essentials
500W
Hedge Trimmer
EGHT450

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  • Page 1 User Manual Spend a little Live a lot Essentials 500W Hedge Trimmer EGHT450...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product images and parts list ..............3 General information................7 Reading and storing the instruction manual........7 Explanation of symbols................7 Safety ......................11 Proper use....................11 Safety notes ....................11 Assembly ....................19 Mounting the safety guard..............22 Mounting the cord strain relief..............22 Operation ....................23 Switching on/off ..................23 Cutting .......................23 After use ....................24 Maintenance ...................25...
  • Page 3: Product Images And Parts List

    Product images and parts list...
  • Page 4 Product images and parts list Blade protector Cutting blade Safety guard Front switch lever ON/OFF switch Main cable hook Power cord with plug Screw for safety guard (2pcs) Blade cover...
  • Page 5 Product images and parts list...
  • Page 6 Product images and parts list...
  • Page 7: General Information

    General information 500W Hedge Trimmer Reading and storing the instruction manual This instruction manual accompanies this hedge trimmer. It contains important information on setup and handling. Before using the hedge trimmer, read the instruction manual carefully. This particularly applies to the safety notes. Failure to follow the contents of this instruction manual may result in severe injury or damage to the hedge trimmer.
  • Page 8 General information 500W Hedge Trimmer Double insulation II Conforms to all relevant safety standards. Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask protection Wear protective gloves Wear protective footwear Do not expose or operate the tool in rain. SWITCH OFF! Remove the plug from the mains before cleaning or maintenance SWITCH OFF! Remove the plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
  • Page 9 General information 500W Hedge Trimmer Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders. Always ensure that other people and pets remain at a safe distance from the product when it is in operation. In general, children must not come near the area where the product is being used Keep fingers away from the moving cutting device! Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of...
  • Page 10 General information 500W Hedge Trimmer WARNING! 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 reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated.
  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer Safety Proper use This hedge trimmer is designed exclusively for cutting hedges and bushes. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect usage. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
  • Page 12 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer instructions to use this product. −Never operate the product while children, other people or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. −This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision...
  • Page 13 Safety Safety Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer Electrical safety −Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock. −Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
  • Page 14 Safety Safety Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer −Never touch the mains plug with wet hands. −Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or extension lead. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. −The extension lead must have a cross section in accordance with the operating instructions and be protected against moisture (see PAGE 15).
  • Page 15 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer earth connection. −The operating voltage is 230V AC, 50Hz (for non-EU countries 220V, 240V as applicable). If you want to use an extension cable when operating your product, only the following cable dimensions should be used: Ø1.0mm²: max.
  • Page 16 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer age of the operator. −Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Preparation −Never operate the product while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. −Wear eye, ear and mouth protection at all times while operating the product.
  • Page 17 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer blades contacting a “live“ wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live“ and could give the operator an electric shock. −Check the hedge for foreign objects before operation, e.g. wire fences. −Keep hands and feet away from the cutting devices at all times and especially when switching the product on.
  • Page 18 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer poorly maintained power tools. −Always ensure the safety guard supplied is fitted before using the product. Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one fitted with an unauthorised modification. −Check the cutting device regularly for damage, and if damaged do not use the appliance, but contact the After Sales Support line.
  • Page 19 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer wear or damage and repair as necessary. −Always disconnect the product from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the power supply): ~ when leaving the product unattended. ~before clearing a blockage. ~before checking, cleaning or working on the product. ~after striking a foreign object.
  • Page 20 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer use an extension cord with conductors of no less than 1.0mm², 1.5mm² or 2.0mm², see pages 14/15 for recommended maximum lengths and: ~ if rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60245 IEC 53); ~ if polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord (code designation 60227 IEC 53).
  • Page 21 Safety 500W Hedge Trimmer managed and properly maintained. −Injuries and damage to property due to broken application tools or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use. −Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects. −Warning! This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation! This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants.
  • Page 22: Assembly

    Assembly 500W Hedge Trimmer Assembly WARNING! Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the hedge trimmer. Before taking the hedge trimmer out of the packaging, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box.
  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation 500W Hedge Trimmer Operation Switching on/off 1. Remove the blade cover (9) from the cutting device (2) (FIG D). 2. Hold the product with the right hand at the rear handle and with the left hand at the front handle. 3.
  • Page 24: After Use

    Operation 500W Hedge Trimmer path of the area still to be cut (FIG F). 5. After cutting the sides proceed to the top (FIG G). 6. Cut in a number of stages if the area being cut is particularly long to achieve a better result; smaller trimmings will allow for easy composting (FIG H).
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance 500W Hedge Trimmer Maintenance 1. Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! 2. Keep the product clean. Remove debris from it after each use and before storage.
  • Page 26 Maintenance 500W Hedge Trimmer 3. Remove stubborn dirt with high pressure air (max. 3 bar). 4. Check for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn parts as necessary or contact After Sales Support for repair before using the product again. 5. Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged cutting device, loose fixings and worn or damaged components.
  • Page 27 Maintenance 500W Hedge Trimmer 2. Apply a small amount of suitable lubricant along the edge of the cutting device to retain a good cutting performance. 3. Keep the cutting blade sharp. Have a worn or damaged cutting device replaced with a new one of the same type by a qualified specialist.
  • Page 28 Maintenance 500W Hedge Trimmer In case the colours of the wires in the mains lead don‘t match the colour marking on the terminals, please proceed as follow. Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked N (Neutral) or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 500W Hedge Trimmer Troubleshooting WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damage is often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. AFTER SALES SUPPORT +44 (0)1904 727501 www.coreservice.co.uk...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting 500W Hedge Trimmer Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Not connected to Connect to power power supply supply. Power cord or plug Check by a specialist Product does not is defective electrician. start Other electrical Check by a specialist defect on the electrician.
  • Page 31: Disposal

    Disposal 500W Hedge Trimmer Disposal Waste disposal The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council. Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the packaging separated into single type recyclenow.com...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical data 500W Hedge Trimmer Technical Data Rated voltage 230-240V~ 50Hz Rated input power 500W No-load speed 1750/min Max. Cutting diameter 16mm Max. Cutting length 460mm Protection class Degree of protection IPX4 Net weight 2.8 kg AFTER SALES SUPPORT +44 (0)1904 727501 www.coreservice.co.uk +353 (0)1 902 2605...
  • Page 33 necessary! 500W Hedge Trimmer SOUND VALUES Measured sound pressure level L 76.66 dB(A) Uncertainty K 3 dB(A) Measured sound power level L 96.39 dB(A) Uncertainty K 1.9 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 98 dB(A) VIBRATION LEVEL Vibration level of front handle a 2.785 m/s²...
  • Page 34 Technical data 500W Hedge Trimmer The declared vibration value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method (according to EN 60745-1) and may be used for comparing one product with another. The declared vibration value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
  • Page 35: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    SUMEC UK Co.,Ltd. Unit A&B, Escrick Business Park Escrick, York YO 19 6FD Declare that the product Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No: EGHT450 Manufacture Model No.: HTEG30-510 Function: Cutting Hedge Serial number: 00001-36200 Complies with the following directives: EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU...
  • Page 36 +44 (0)1904 727501 +353 (0)1 902 2605 www.coreservice.co.uk Unit A&B Escrick Business Park MODEL: EGHT450 PRODUCT CODE: 65531 06/2016 Escrick York Phone lines available YO19 6FD Mon - Fri : 9am - 5pm Sat - Sun: 11am - 4pm.
  • Page 37 Warranty conditions Dear Customer, The ALDI warranty offers you extensive benefits Warranty period: 1 year from date of purchase Costs: Free repair/exchange or refund. No transport costs. Hotline: Support line charged at local rate ADVICE: Please contact our service hotline by phone, e-mail or fax before sending in the device.
  • Page 38 PRODUCED IN CHINA FOR: ALDI STORES LTD, PO BOX 26, ATHERSTONE, WARWICKSHIRE CV9 2SH ---------------------------------- ALDI STORES (IRELAND) LTD.

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