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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 550W Electric Pole Hedge Trimmer S550EHPP 1 of 26 V3.5: 11/23 Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0345 605 2067 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760 For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and great results using Spear & Jackson tools. Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage. Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability firmly in mind, which has earned Spear &...
CONTENTS Safety Information Description of symbols General safety Pole hedge trimmer safety Maintenance and storage safety Intended use In The Box Assembly Unpacking Assembly the pole hedge trimmer Operation General Operation Switching on/off Operation for the pole hedge trimmer Trimming times Trimming Maintenance General cleaning...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge trimmer. IMPORTANT! Caution: Can be very dangerous Read the instruction manual...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine GENERAL SAFETY Power tools create sparks WARNING! which may ignite the dust or fumes. ■ When using the product ■ Keep children and the safety rules must bystanders away while be followed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine to rain or wet conditions. b) if polyvinyl chloride Water entering a power insulated, ordinary polyvinyl tool will increase the risk of chloride sheathed flexible electric shocks. cord (code designation 60227 lEC53;...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine power tool. Do not use a turning the power tool power tool while you are on. A wrench or a key left tired or under the influence attached to a rotating part of drugs, alcohol or of the power tool may...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine tool. Use the correct power users. tool for your application. ■Maintaining power tools. The correct power tool will Check for misalignment or do the job better and safer binding of moving parts, at the rate for which it was breakage of parts and any...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine a “live” wire may make POLE HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY exposed metal parts of the WARNINGS power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric ■ Keep all parts of the body shock.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE vibration emissions if SAFETY the appliance is being used over a longer period of time or not ■ Disconnect the product adequately managed from the power supply (i.e. and properly remove the plug from the maintained.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine breakage of parts and any This will ensure the safe other condition that may use of the power tool is affect the power tool’s maintained. operation. If damaged, have If the supple cord is the power tool repaired damaged, it must...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
IN THE BOX PARTS Cutting blade Lock-off button Blade sheath Switch trigger Cooling air vents Main handle Lock-off button for cutting angle Power cord with connector adjustment Cord strain relief Upper shaft Soft grip Fixation knob Fix knob Shoulder strap with quick release Extension cord with connectors If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 0345 605 2067 V3.5: 11/23...
ASSEMBLY Unpacking i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface. ii. Make sure all parts and accessories are included and undamaged. If you find that parts are missing or show damage please contact the after sales service at 0345 605 2067.
ASSEMBLY Assembly the pole hedge trimmer Before using the pole hedge trimmer, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the two parts are disconnected as shown in photo below. i. Assembly the working head to the telescopic pole handle.
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ASSEMBLY iii. Adjust the telescopic handle --Push backwards the button(A) then loosen the locker to unlock position, then adjust the pole to desired pole length. lock --Turn locker to the lock position. unlock WARNING Failure to lock telescopic pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death.
OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as ■ accessories for damage before each use. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows wear. Double check that accessories and cutting device are ■...
OPERATION Switching on/off Connect the garden tool plug to a power supply. To start the blade movement, push the lock-off button (A) and then pull the switch trigger (B). To stop blade movement, release the switch trigger off. NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as described previously in this manual.
OPERATION Trimming times Green leaf hedges June to October Evergreens April and August Conifers and other fast growing shrubs every 6 - 8 weeks NOTE: Only operate the product during reasonable hours - not early in the morning, late at night or on weekends/public holidays when people might be disturbed.
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OPERATION When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the trimmer. Never drape it over the hedge being trimmed. Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace. Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 3/4 of an inch thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Regular and proper cleaning between blades and ■ blade surfaces will help ensure safe use and prolong the life of the product, if the foreign matter jammed between blades, such as wood chips, etc., and cannot be removed, please stop use it and contact after sales...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the blades WARNING! When working on/near the blades, ensure safety gloves are worn. Always use original spare parts when wanting to replace parts. i. Keep the blades (1) clean and free of debris. Remove trimmings. ii. Apply a small amount of suitable lubricant, like gear grease, on the cutting device (1) to retain a good cutting performance.
MAINTENANCE Storage i. Clean the product as described above. ii. Attach the blade sheath. iii. Store the product and its accessories in a dry, frost-free place. iv. Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is between 10 - 30°C. v.
TECHNICAL DATA Model No.: S550EHPP Rated input voltage 230-240V ~,50Hz Rated Input Power 550W Max. cutting length 476mm Max. cutting capacity 20mm Safety class class II Weight 4.2Kg Fuse in Plug Part number Accessories HHTEG06A-01 Blade sheath HHTEG06A-02 Extension cord with connectors...
TROUBLESHOOTING Suspected malfunctions are often due to issues that the user can fix themselves. Therefore, check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself!
WARRANTY If your device develops a fault, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0345 605 2067, we can solve 80% of problems via the phone. 1. These warranty terms cover additional warranty rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.
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