GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS: IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power too. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
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• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct • Only use replacement parts or accessories power tool for your application. The correct provided by or recommended by Gtech. power tool will do the job better and safer at Hedge Trimmer safety warnings the rate for which it was designed.
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being struck by lightning. electric shock resulting in death. • Do not operate the hedge trimmer when the • Always use two hands when operating the ambient temperature is above 35 degrees. extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the • Check the hedge and area where the hedge extended-reach hedge trimmer with both trimmer is being used for any objects, such hands to avoid loss of control.
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• Do not use with accessories other than those • Regularly check for misalignment or binding specified or recommended by Gtech. of moving parts, breakage of parts and any • The hedge trimmer is not intended for other condition that may affect the trimmers commercial use.
Thank you for choosing Gtech “Welcome to the Gtech family. I started Gtech to create sensible, easy to use products that do a great job, and hope you get many years of trouble-free performance from your new product.” Nick Grey –...
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Assembly The shapes need to match or the handle will not fit. Hedge trimmer head Hedge trimmer tube and handle When inserting the tube into the hedge trimmer head, ensure the tube is the right way up. The shapes need to match or the handle will not fit. Fit the head to the main body.
Operation Safety button (located both sides) Trigger Insert the battery - it will click once fully inserted. Push and hold the safety button on either side, then press the trigger to operate. Keep holding the trigger but you can release the safety button.
Rotating the hedge trimmer blade WARNING: to reduce risk of personal WARNING: ensure the cutting head injury, ensure the trimmer is switched is securely locked in position before off and the blade has stopped before starting the trimmer. adjusting the cutting head. Remove the battery and ensure that the blade You can now rotate the head whilst pressing cover is on before continuing the next step.
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Using your hedge trimmer Hold the trimmer away from your body using both hands and stand on a solid and secure surface. The double-edged blade allows you to cut with either a side-to-side or up and down motion. When cutting, move slowly and steadily so that stems are fed directly into the blade. Cut the sides of the hedge first and then the top.
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WARNING: risk of electric shock. Pay attention to the position of overhead cables. WARNING: to reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear eye protection. Personal protective equipment such as sturdy gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended. WARNING: to reduce risk of injury from accidental start-up of the trimmer, always ensure that the protective blade guard is fitted when the trimmer is not in use, and when being transported, handled or stored.
Checking battery charge status 100% - 30% - 60% -10% - 1% Figures are approximate. Press the button to check how much charge The number of lit LEDs shows the charge. there is in the battery. When there is no power left, the final LED will If product is jammed/overloaded, wait for the flash for 10 seconds then go out.
Charging the battery Connect the charger to the battery where Plug the charger into an ordinary plug socket. indicated. hours While charging, the LEDs will progressively The battery can be charged from flat in 4 pulse until all 4 are lit. hours.
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PLEASE NOTE: if the product needs to be repaired or replaced, only use replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer. Spare parts can be purchased from Grey Technology Ltd: tel: 08000 308794 www.gtech.co.uk 5360_LHT50_manual_aw_update.indd 14 5360_LHT50_manual_aw_update.indd 14 01/02/2023 16:39...
If these initial tips do not solve your problem we please visit our support area where you can find troubleshooting help including online manuals, FAQs and how-to-videos, as well as genuine spares and replacement parts compatible with your product. Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support Online Live chat support support@gtech.co.uk...
To find your nearest centre and discover how environment. easy it is to recycle electrical products visit www.recycle-more.co.uk Gtech products are marked with the symbol Alternatively contact your local council or civic indicating they can be recycled, and are amenity site.
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If your product is within its warranty and has a fault that cannot be resolved from the troubleshooting section or online support, please do the following: • Contact our Gtech Customer Care Helpline on UK: 08000 308 794, who will go through any troubleshooting with you to identify the fault.
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Warndon Worcester WR4 9FB Product : Cordless Hedge Trimmer Model number : LHT50 The above product has been designed and manufactured to comply with the relevant UK regulations: • Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 • Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 •...
We, manufacturer/importer Grey Technology Ltd Brindley Road Warndon Worcester WR4 9FB declare that the product LHT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following directives: 2014/30/EU - EMC Directive. 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive 2000/14/EC - Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors Directive.
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