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< 50cm 20mm -90˚ +90˚ Now you have purchased a Gardenline® product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support...
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 3 Contents Introduction General Information & Safety Instructions Assembly and Parts List Getting Started Features Instructions Other Useful Information Warranty Card Packaging The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit.
11/1/08 11:12 am Page 4 Introduction Congratulations on choosing to buy a Gardenline ® product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 5 Safety Instructions Caution! When using electric tools it is imperative to take the following basic safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury and fire. Read and take note of these instructions before you use this tool.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 6 Wear suitable work clothes Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they may get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended when working outdoors. Wear a hair net if you have long hair. Wear safety goggles and use a dust mask when working on dusty jobs.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 7 16 When using an extension cable outdoors check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is marked accordingly. 17 Be alert at all times Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool if your mind is not on your work.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 8 Keep these safety instructions in a safe place. Specific safety information Please read this safety information and the directions for use carefully and be sure to follow the instructions to the letter. Always remove the power plug from the socket outlet before you perform any work on the hedge trimmer, e.g.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 9 10 Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from your body when it is switched on. 11 Make sure there are no other persons or animals within your working area (radius of swing). 12 Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 10 23 Use only cables and connectors approved for outdoor use: power cable HO7RN-F 2x1.0 with integral two-plug plug; extension cable HO7RNF 3G1.5 with rain-water-protected earthing-pin plug and earthing-contact coupling. The use of a leakage-current or earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended for operating electric tools.
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 11 Assembly & Parts List Layout and items supplied (see Fig.1) Cutter rail Finger guard Steady grip with button switch 4 Slide Handle with button switch Power cable Cable strain-relief clamp Impact guard Cutter rail guard (not shown) Important! It is prohibited to operate the hedge trimmer without the hand guard.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 12 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 13 Getting Started Start-up and operation 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 5) is pressed with the other hand.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 14 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 15 Features ON/OFF-dead man’s safety switch Additional handle for optimal handling Large hand protection shield 4 Protection sleeve Aluminium knife cover Impact protection with borehole for wall fastening Rear handle turnable up to 90° Cable strain relief Two-hand safety switch with blade stop in less than 1 sec.
GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 16 Instructions Intended use Important! This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any use which is not expressly permitted in manual may result in damage to the hedge trimmer and place the user in serious danger. The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 17 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 18 Care, maintenance and storage Always switch off the machine and pull the plug before you start to clean the machine. For optimum results at all times you should regularly clean and lubricate the blades. Remove any deposits with a brush and apply a light film of oil (see Fig.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 19 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 20 Useful Information Technical data Voltage: 230-240 V ~ 50Hz Power consumption: 680 watts Cutting length: 500 mm Cutter rail length: 585 mm Cuts/min: 3000/min Speed n 1,500 rpm Tooth spacing: 20 mm Sound power level L 108,1 dB Sound pressure level L...
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 21 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 All repairs must be carried out by authorised service centre or a qualified electrician.
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 22 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 23 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
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GLHT680 User Guide Artwork.qxd 11/1/08 11:12 am Page 24 Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 6452...
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