EINHELL GC-CH 1855/1 Li (34.105.02, 34.105.06) - Cordless Trimmer Manual

Introduction

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols used

Fig. 3

1. Warning!
2. Read the instructions for use before use!
3. Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or wet conditions!
4. Wear eye protection and ear plugs!
5. Danger! Moving blade. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.
6. Guaranteed sound power level

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

See Fig. 1/2

Fig. 1/2

1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Handle with button switch
5. Battery charger
6. Battery pack
7. Cutter guard
8. Impact guard
9. Lock for battery
10. 2x screws for hand guard
11. Lock for steady grip
12. Screw for steady grip
13. Lock for handle
14. Cuttings collector
15. Fastening screws for cuttings collector

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

• Hedge trimmer
• Cutter guard
• Battery (not included with Art. No. 34.105.02)
• Charger (not included with Art. No. 34.105.02)
• Hand guard with 2 screws
• Steady grip with screw
• Original operating instructions
• Safety instructions

Proper use

This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Rated voltage: 18 V d.c.

Cutter rail length: 620 mm

Cutting length: 550 mm

Tooth spacing: 18 mm C

Cuts/min: 2200

Sound pressure level, L_pA: 82 dB (A)

K_pA uncertainty: 3 dB

Sound power level, L_WA; 91.7 dB (A)

K_WA uncertainty: 2.5 dB

Sound power level guaranteed L_WA: 94 dB(A)

Vibration a_h: ≤ 2.5 m/s²

K uncertainty: 1.5 m/s²

Weight: 2.4 kg

Power X-Change lithium-ion batteries

Voltage: 18 V DC

Capacity: 2.0 Ah | 2.5 Ah

Number of cells: 5

Power X-Charger battery charger

Input voltage: 200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz

Output voltage: 20 V DC

Output current: 3 A

Protection class: II /

Wear ear-muffs

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with EN 62841.

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values were measured in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare one power tool with another.

The stated vibration emission levels and stated noise emission values can also be used to make an initial assessment of exposure.

The vibration and noise emission levels may vary from the level specified during actual use, depending on the way in which the power tool is used, especially the type of workpiece it is used for.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances which are in perfect working order.
• Service and clean the appliance regularly.
• Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.

Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment's construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.

Limit the operating time!
All stages of the operating cycle must be considered (for example, times in which the electric tools are switched off and times in which the tool is switched on but operates without load).

Before starting the equipment

Fitting the hand guard

Attach the hand guard (Fig.1/Item 2) in the direction of the arrow as shown in figure 4a.

Next, fasten this with the 2 screws (Fig. 2/Item 10) as shown in Fig.4b.

Assembly of the steady grip

Attach the steady grip (Fig. 2/Item 3) in the direction of the arrow as shown in Fig. 4c.

The lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11) must be on the right-hand side! Make sure that the electrical contacts are connected correctly. Then fully tighten the screw (Fig. 4d/Item 12)

with the lock closed (Fig. 4c/Item 11).

Adjustable steady grip

The steady grip is adjustable. Loosen the lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11) by opening, bring the steady grip into the desired position and attach it again by closing the lock (Fig. 4c/Item 11).

Swivel handle

The hedge trimmer is fitted with a rear swiveling handle. It can be swiveled 90° to the left and right. To do so, pull the slide (Fig. 13/Item 10) in the direction indicated by the arrow and turn the handle. To return the handle to its original position you must pull the slide (Fig. 13/Item 13) in the direction indicated by the arrow again. The handle should be turned through 90° for vertical cuts.

Fitting the cuttings collector

(Fig. 5a-5d)

For horizontal cutting we recommend that you install the cuttings collector. This enables you to remove the cuttings easily. The surface of the hedge thus remains clear (Fig. 5a/5b).

Position the cuttings collector (14) on the cutter rail (Fig. 5c).

Then push the cuttings collector as far as possible towards the tip of the cutter rail and secure it with the fastening screws (15) (Fig. 5d). The cuttings collector can be fitted on either the right or left side.

Installing the battery

Fig. 4e

Press the pushlock button (Fig. 4e/Item C) of the rechargeable battery and push the rechargeable battery into the mount provided. Make sure that the pushlock button engages properly! To remove the battery, proceed in reverse order!

Charging the battery

Fig. 6

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the pushlock button.
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
4. In section "Charger indicator" you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.

If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

• whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

• the charging unit
• and the battery pack

to our customer service center.

To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased.

When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fires.

To ensure that the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator

Fig. 6a

Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item A). The battery capacity indicator (Item B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit: The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) are lit: The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED fl ashes: The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink: The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Operation

Switching ON/OFF

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 4) is pressed with the other hand. If either switch is released, the cutters will stop moving. Please watch out for the cutters as they slow down to a standstill.

Notes on working practice

• A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes as well as hedges.
• To obtain the best cutting results, hold the hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the hedge (see Figure 7).
  
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Figure 8).
  
• It is recommended to tie a guide line of string or the like along the hedge so that you cut the hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches which protrude beyond the guide line (see Figure 9).
  

Be particularly attentive when cutting along the guide line. Do not cut through the guide line. This could get entangled in the blades and lead to injuries or damage to property.

• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Figure 10).
  

What to do if the blade gets blocked

1. Stop the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the jammed material from the blade (wear work gloves to prevent injury when you do so).

After using

1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Allow the equipment to cool down and then store it out of children's reach.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Turn off and remove the rechargeable battery from the hedge trimmer, before putting down or cleaning.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Remove deposits from the guard hood with a brush.

Maintenance

• The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated at regular intervals in order to ensure best performance at all times. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin film of oil (Figure 11).
  
• There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
• Arrange for an expert or our service workshop to carry out all safety-related maintenance work and the replacement of defective parts or the sharpening or replacement of the double blade, so that you can be sure that the hedge trimmer is safe to use.

Storage

• For storage, the hedge trimmer can be hung up on a nail, screw or similar in a borehole on the impact guard, with blade guard mounted
  
  (Fig. 12)

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

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com

Storage

• Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries.
• Clean and maintain the equipment before putting it into storage
• Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30°C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.
• Use the cutter rail guard

Transport

Remove the rechargeable battery/batteries. Secure the equipment during transportation in order to prevent damage or injuries. Use the cutter rail guard.

Faults

The device does not operate:

T he equipment will work only if the steady grip lock is correctly closed (Fig. 1/Item 11). Check whether the rechargeable battery is charged and whether the battery charger works. If the device still does not work even with a voltage supply, please send it to our customer services department at the address indicated.

Charger indicator

Indicator status		Explanations and actions
Red LED	Green LED
Off	Flashing	Ready for use The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger
On	Off	Charging The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The charging times are shown directly on the charger. Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge.
Off	On	The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO) The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer. Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.
Flashing	Off	Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be: The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time. The battery temperature is outside the ideal range. Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.
Flashing	Flashing	Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective. Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.
On	On	Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0°C). Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20°C) for one day.

Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Category	Example
Wear parts*	Blade guide, Battery
Consumables*	Blade
Missing parts

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Documents / Resources

References

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