EINHELL GC-CH 18/40 Li Manual

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment

(see Fig. 2)

1. Warning
2. Read the instruction manual before starting.
3. Protect against moisture.
4. Wear eye protection and ear plugs.
5. Danger! Moving blade. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.

Safety regulations

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

Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

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.

Layout and items supplied

Layout

(Fig. 1)

1. Cutter rail
2. Hand guard
3. Steady grip with button switch
4. Handle with button switch
5. Cutter guard
6. Impact guard

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.

1. Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
2. Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
3. Check to see if all items are supplied.
4. Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
5. 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
• 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

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger. It must only be used with the lithium-ion batteries in the Power X-Change series.
The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series must only be charged only with the Power X charger.

Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
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

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger.

Installing the battery pack

(Fig. 3)
Press the pushlock button (Fig. 4a/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. 4)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Press the push/lock button to do this.
2. Check that your mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to flash.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator" there is a table with an explanation of the LED display on the charger.

The battery pack can heat up slightly during charging. This is normal.
If the battery pack fails to charge, please check:

• whether there is a voltage at the mains power socket;
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts.

If the battery pack still fails to charge, please 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. 4a)
Press the battery capacity indicator switch (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 flashes:
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. It works only when the switch on the steady grip (Fig. 6/Item 3a) is pressed with one hand and the switch (Fig. 3/Item 4a) on the handle 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 for use

• 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 Fig. 5).
  
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Fig. 6).
• To ensure that you cut the hedge to a level height, we recommend tying a guide line of string or similar along the hedge. Cut off all branches that protrude beyond the guide line (see Fig. 7).
  

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 8).
  

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 and maintenance

Before putting the hedge trimmer away and cleaning it, switch it off and remove the battery pack.

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.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guard.

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 (Fig. 9).
  
• There are no other parts inside the equipment that require maintenance.
• Double blades are not allowed to be used if they are damaged or worn and must be replaced by original spare parts from the manufacturer.
• 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

• When not in use the hedge trimmer can be hung on a nail, screw or the like for storage, with the cutter rail guard fitted (Fig. 10/Item. A).
  

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

Faults

Check that the battery is charged and the charging unit is working. If the equipment will not work despite the voltage supply being present, please send it to the customer service address below.

Charger indicator

To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device.

Documents / Resources

References

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