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HEDGE-TRIMMER
HELION ALPHA
54_146380-B
Operating instructions
04/2020
READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

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  • Page 1 Translation of the original user guide HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B Operating instructions 04/2020 READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ................. 3.2. TECHNICAL FEATURES ....................... 4. COMMISSIONING ......................... 12 4.1. UNFOLDING THE HEDGE-TRIMMER BLADE ................4.2. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE PELLENC ALPHA 260 OR 520 BATTERY ..4.2.1. BATTERY CONNECTION ........................ 4.2.2. DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY ....................5. USE ............................14 5.1.
  • Page 4 ......................9.3. CONSUMABLES ..........................10. WARRANTIES ........................35 10.1. GENERAL WARRANTIES ......................10.1.1. STATUTORY WARRANTY ......................10.1.2. COMMERCIAL WARRANTYPELLENC .................... 10.1.3. PAID AFTER-SALES SERVICE ...................... 11. EC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ................. 38 11.1. "EC" DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: HELION ALPHA ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    54_146380-B 1. INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing your Hedge-trimmer Helion Alpha. Correctly used and maintained, this tool will give a satisfactory performance for many years. Warning Your device contains numerous recoverable or recyclable materials. Return it to your dealer or, failing this, to an approved servicing centre to be treated.

  • Page 6: Safety

    • PELLENC S.A.S declines responsibility in the event of damage caused by incorrect operation or use differing from that intended. • PELLENC S.A.S also declines responsibility in the event of damage caused by the use of non-original parts or accessories.

  • Page 7: Personal Safety

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 2.1.3. PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when using a power tool can result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 8: Service

    2.1.7. TOOL’S END-OF-LIFE MANAGEMENT When the tool reaches the end of its life, PELLENC keeps the end of life sheet of the equipment at disposal. The end of life sheet provides instructions for safely removing components.

  • Page 9: Safety Signage

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 2.4. SAFETY SIGNAGE The sticker is located on the pole between the hedge- trimmer blade and the front handle. LwA sound power level guaranteed. Read the user guide. Safety goggles, hearing protection and a protective helmet must be worn Sharp cutting tool: Keep your hands away from the hedge-trimmer blade.

  • Page 10: Personal Protection Equipment

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 2.5. PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Equipment Wear Safety helmet Required Protective visor Recommended Protective gloves Recommended Safety footwear Recommended Ear protection Required Protective goggles Required Jacket or over-sleeves Recommended Work trousers Recommended...

  • Page 11: Description And Technical Characteristics

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 3. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE HEDGE-TRIMMER Battery On / Off button: turns the battery on or off. 12. Protective sleeve: protects the hedge-trimmer Digital battery display: displays information related blade. to the battery.

  • Page 12: Technical Features

    4. COMMISSIONING For information about mandatory PPE when handling your tool, refer to Section 2.5, “Personal protection equipment”. The Hedge-trimmer Helion Alpha is delivered pre-assembled. Unfold the hedge-trimmer blade, charge and connect the battery, the tool is ready to use.

  • Page 13: Connecting And Disconnecting The Pellenc Alpha 260 Or 520 Battery

    54_146380-B 4.2. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE PELLENC ALPHA 260 OR 520 BATTERY Caution Use only PELLENC ALPHA 260 or PELLENC ALPHA 520 batteries to power the tool. 4.2.1. BATTERY CONNECTION Position the battery with the digital display of the bat- tery facing up.

  • Page 14: Use

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5. USE 5.1. PROTECTIVE SLEEVE The protective sleeve protects both the hedge-trimmer blade and the user. Important Always disconnect the battery from the tool before removing or putting on the protective sleeve. Remove the protective sleeve •...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Hedge-Trimmer Blade Angle

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.2. ADJUSTING THE HEDGE-TRIMMER BLADE ANGLE 5.2.1. HEDGE-TRIMMER BLADE WORKING POSITION Adjust the angle of the hedge-trimmer blade according to the work to be done and to allow a comfortable working position. Press the hedge-trimmer blade pivot unlocking but- ton.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Working Position

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.3. ADJUSTING THE WORKING POSITION The working position must be adjusted according to the size of the operator. It should allow easy use requiring little effort. The user should not work with arms stretched or com- pletely bent.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Carrying Strap

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.3.2. ADJUSTING THE CARRYING STRAP Put on the carrying strap. Adjust the length. Pass the end of the strap which is self-attaching un- der the main strap. Fold the self-attaching fastener over the main strap. Mount the carrying eyelet on the tool pole.
  • Page 18 HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B Hook the carrying strap on the tool carrying eyelet.

  • Page 19: Power On Or Off

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.4. POWER ON OR OFF 5.4.1. POWER "ON" Check that the charge level is displayed on the battery display: The charge level is not displayed on the battery display: • Press the battery On/Off button. The battery should emit a beep.

  • Page 20: Cutting Speed Adjustment

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B • Press and hold the On / Off button on the tool handle for 3 seconds. • "BY" is displayed on the handle display. • Press the On / Off button on the battery. • "BY" is displayed on the tool handle display.

  • Page 21: Speed Selection

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.5.2. SPEED SELECTION Low speed: speed 1 • Press once on the tool On / Off button. • 1 LED lights up. Medium speed = speed 2 • Press twice on the tool On / Off button.

  • Page 22: Hedge Trimming Techniques

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B Press the control trigger twice to prime. Keep the 2 triggers pressed for the tool to work. Note Repeat priming if you have released the control handle for more than 3 seconds. 5.7. HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES Important Always start the motor before bringing the hedge-trimmer blade into contact with the plant foliage.

  • Page 23: Horizontal Trimming

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 5.7.1. HORIZONTAL TRIMMING 5.7.2. TRIMMING AT HEIGHT 5.7.3. TRIMMING AT LOW LEVEL...

  • Page 24: Service

    6. SERVICE 6.1. ANNUAL OVERHAUL Important Have your machine serviced every 200 hours or at least once a year by a PELLENC authorised distributor. These parts must be replaced as a precautionary measure or at least once a year: Name...

  • Page 25: Tool Maintenance Table

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 6.3. TOOL MAINTENANCE TABLE Frequency Elements Operations Repairer Notes Prior to After Every When nec- concerned each use each use 50 hours essary Visual in- Gener- User spection al ap- pearance Cleaning User See Sec- tion 6.5,...

  • Page 26: Tightening Blades

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 6.4. TIGHTENING BLADES Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 3 N.m using a Torx screwdriver. Tighten the lock nut (2) to a torque of 3 N.m with a torque wrench. Check the position of the blades, using a set of spac- ing shims.
  • Page 27 Clean the blades with a damp cloth. Check that there is no residue between the blades. Clean and lubricate the blades with the cleaning / lubricating spray recommended by PELLENC, see Section 9.3, “Consumables”. Warning Never use solvents ( trichloroethylene, white spirit, petrol, etc.) to clean the tool.

  • Page 28: Sharpening The Blades

    Loosen the screw which gives access to the lubrica- tion area of the hedge-trimmer blade reducer using a T25 screwdriver. Remove the screw. Grease the reducer with the grease gun (20g maxi- mum grease) recommended by PELLENC, see Sec- tion 9.3, “Consumables”.
  • Page 29 HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B Refit the screw. Tighten to a torque of 3 N.m using a T25 Torx screw- driver. Note The hedge-trimmer blade gears must be lubricated after the first 25 hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter.

  • Page 30: Incidents And Troubleshooting

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 7. INCIDENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. TABLE OF INCIDENTS AND BREAKDOWNS - TROUBLESHOOTING LED status Incident / Proba- Checks Solutions Repairer of the of the tool breakdown ble cause battery handle Flip the bat- Battery is off...

  • Page 31: Summary Of Display Messages

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 7.2. SUMMARY OF DISPLAY MESSAGES Note When the battery is connected to the tool, the information is shown on the tool digital display, and is no longer displayed on the battery digital display. Diagnostics display codes...

  • Page 32: Storage And Transport

    8.1. STORAGE • Switch off the tool (seeSection 5.4, “ Power on or off”). • Remove the battery, (see Section 4.2, “Connecting and disconnecting the Pellenc ALPHA 260 or 520 battery”) • Store the battery (refer to the battery operating instructions).

  • Page 33: Accessories And Consumables

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 9. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES 9.1. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED Name reference Carrying strap 133937 Carrying eyelet + bolt 134822 9.2. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Name reference PELLENC ALPHA 260 bat- 57192 tery PELLENC ALPHA 520 bat- 57193 tery...

  • Page 34: Consumables

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 9.3. CONSUMABLES Name reference Grease pump 68518 PELLENC 400g Grease cartridge 115174 PELLENC lubricant and cleaning spray 121633...

  • Page 35: Warranties

    The warranty is fully integral to the product sold by PELLENC. 10.1.2.1.2. SPARE PARTS The commercial warranty also covers original PELLENCspare parts, excluding labour and to the exclusion of certain...

  • Page 36: Paid After-Sales Service

    PELLENC Products are guaranteed under the commercial warranty as from delivery to the customer for a period of two (2) years for products connected to a PELLENC battery, and for a period of one (1) year for other PELLENC products.
  • Page 37 Paid after-sales service also covers original PELLENC spare parts, excluding labour and outside the legal and commercial warranty period. In case of replacement of original PELLENC spare parts in the context of after-sales service, said latter are covered by a warranty of one year as from the installation date.

  • Page 38: Ec Statement Of Compliance

    HEDGE-TRIMMER HELION ALPHA 54_146380-B 11. EC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 11.1. "EC" DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: HELION ALPHA MANUFACTURER PELLENC ADDRESS Quartier Notre-Dame - 84120 Pertuis (France) ENTITY AUTHORIZED TO COMPILE THE TECHNICAL FILE PELLENC ADDRESS Quartier Notre-Dame - 84120 Pertuis (France)
  • Page 40 PELLENC Quartier Notre Dame - 84120 Pertuis (France)

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