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CHALLENGE 550W hedge trimmer Original Manual HTEG33-550 Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly and using. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your hedge trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Your CHALLENGE hedge trimmer has been designed for trimming light foliage and is intend for DIY use only. The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens, parks, sports centers or at roadsides as well as agriculture and forestry.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Power Tool Safety Warnings 9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Use common sense when operating the appliance.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Additional safety warnings for your hedge trimmer WARNING! Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Electrical safety 1. Always ensure the safety guard supplied is fitted before using the hedge trimmer. 2. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification 3.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before operation or maintainance Electrical safety WARNING! 17. Read these safety instructions thoroughly before connecting this product to the mains supply. 18. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
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Safety Information Warning Symbols Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual. 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 limit the risk of injury, fire, or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated.
Assembly Preparing to assemble the hedge trimmer WARNING! - Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the hedge trimmer. - Keep the carton in guarantee time. Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.
Operation Operation Warning! Before switching on, make sure that all personnel, particularly children and domestic animals, are at a safe distance. Inspect the hedge to be trimmed and make sure that there are no obstacles, or foreign objects in the work area. If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate your hedge trimmer until all damaged parts have been replaced or repaired.
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Operation Cutting hedge Warning! Before using this hedge trimmer, make sure that you have read all of the safety instructions. Be aware of the position of the cable at all times. Keep it away from the blade. When operating unit, check for the following: Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
Maintenance and storage WARNING! Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure the switch is off. Disconnect the plug from mains. Cleaning Warning! Before lubricating, make sure your hedge trimmer is disconnected from the mains supply. Apply the oil so that it runs between the two blades. 1.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damages are often due to causes that the user can fix themself.
Technical data Technical Data Table Model No. HTEG33-550 Rated voltage 230-240V AC 50Hz Input power 550W No load speed 1800min Cutting length 490mm Tooth gap 16mm Protection class Machine Weight 2.6kg NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA Sound pressure level(LpA) 78.54dB(A), K=3dB(A) Sound power level 98.54dB(A), K=0.51dB(A)
Recycling and Disposal Disposal Instructions 1. Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. 2.Recycle rather than dispose of unwanted material in landfill whenever possible. The machine must be delivered in rigid packaging to avoid damage during transportation.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase.
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