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GLHT551ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER 550W ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER Now you have purchased a Gardenline® 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...
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 contents being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system.
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. All products brought to you by Gardenline®...
Read and take note of these instructions before you use this tool. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE USER! The Gardenline Hedge Trimmer (GLHT551) may have VISIBLE FLASHING in the motor-housing when in operation or when the electronic brake is engaging. This is perfectly normal for this product and not a cause for concern or an electric safety hazard.
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Use the right tool Never use tools or attachments with insufficient power for the job in hand. Never use tools on jobs for which they were not intended. Wear suitable work clothes Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they may get caught in moving parts.
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When using an extension cable outdoors check that it is approved for outdoor duty and is marked accordingly. 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. Check the tool for damage Each time before re-using the tool, carefully check that the guards or any slightly damaged parts are working as...
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Specific safety instructions WARNING: We advise you to run the hedge trimmer continuously for 10 seconds before cutting, as the trimmer has an electrical brake system and should not be used continuously in short bursts. To do so could damage the product and will void the guarantee.
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10 Make sure there are no other persons or animals within your working area (radius of swing). Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle. Keep cables clear of where you are cutting. Before you use the hedge trimmer, examine the power cable for signs of damage and aging.
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23 The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection and maintenance. Always replace damaged blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any damage from impact (falling on hard ground etc.), have it checked immediately by a specialist. 24 Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe cutting.
Assembly & Parts List Layout and items supplied (see Fig.1) Cutter rail Hand guard Guide handle with button switch Handle with button switch Power cable Storage case It is prohibited to use the hedge trimmer without the hand guard. Fitting the hand guard (see Fig.2) Mount the supplied finger guard (A) as shown in Fig.
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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Web Support www.einhell-uk.co.uk Model Number: 8979...
Getting Started Start-up and operation Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use which is not expressly permitted in these instructions may cause damage to the hedge trimmer and place the user at serious risk. Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-hand safety circuit.
Instructions Intended use Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use which is not expressly permitted in these instructions may cause damage to the hedge trimmer and place the user at serious risk. Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-hand safety circuit.
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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Web Support www.einhell-uk.co.uk Model Number: 8979...
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Maintenance and cleaning • Switch off the hedge trimmer and pull out its power plug before you put it down and clean it. • For the best cutting performance at all times, clean and lubricate the blades at regular intervals. •...
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Useful Information Technical data Voltage 230V ~ 50Hz Power consumption 550 W Cutting length 465 mm Cutter rail length 530 mm Tooth spacing 18 mm Cuts/min 3200 /min Sound power level LWA 102 dB(A) Sound pressure level LPA 82 dB(A) Vibration aw 3.6 m/s Weight...
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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Web Support www.einhell-uk.co.uk Model Number: 8979...
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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Web Support www.einhell-uk.co.uk Model Number: 8979...
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