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FLORABEST FGS 10 A1 Operation Manual

FLORABEST FGS 10 A1 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 FGS 10 A1 ® Cordless Grass & Shrub Cutter Translation of original operation manual...
  • Page 2 Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device. GB / IE Translation of original operation manual Page...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Before first using the machine, please read this instruction manual carefully, for your own safety and This unit can cause serious in- for the safety of others. Keep the jury if not used correctly. Before manual in a safe place and pass it using the unit, carefully read on to any subsequent owner to en- through the instruction manual sure that the information contained and familiarise yourself with all therein is available at all times. of its controls. Symbols Symbols in the manual Warning symbols with informa- Contents tion on damage and injury pre- vention. Safety Instructions ........4 Symbols ..........4 Instruction symbols (the instruction General safety instructions for power is explained at the place of the ex- tools ..........5 clamation mark) with information on Special Safety Directions ....7 preventing damage. Intended use ........10 Function description ......10 Help symbols with information on Overview..........10 improving tool handling.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions For Power Tools

    General safety instructions for Dear customer, before using for power tools the first time, load the battery for 8 hours. WARNING! Read all safety direc- Machines do not belong with do- tions and instructions. Omis- mestic waste. sions in the compliance with safety directions and instructions can Symbols on the recharger cause electrical shock, fire and/or severe injuries. Before using for the first time, carefully read through the user Retain all safety directions and instruc- manual tions for future use. The recharger is for indoor use The term “Power Tools” used in the safety only. instructions refers to mains-operated power tools (with power cord) and to bat- Protection class II tery-operated power tools (without power cord). Machines do not belong with do- mestic waste. 1) WORk AREA SAFETy Safety transformer • keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite acci- dents.
  • Page 6 • Avoid body contact with earthed or • Prevent unintentional starting. En- sure the switch is in the off-position grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. before connecting to power source There is an increased risk of elec- and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. with your finger on the switch or ener- • Do not expose power tools to rain gising power tools that have the switch or wet conditions. Water entering on invites accidents. • Remove any adjusting key or wrench a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. before turning the power tool on. A • Do not abuse the cord. Never use wrench or a key left attached to a rotat- ing part of the power tool may result in the cord for carrying, pulling or un- plugging the power tool. keep cord personal injury. away from heat, oil, sharp edges or • Do not overreach. keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times. This moving parts. Damaged or entan- gled cords increase the risk of electric enables better control of the power tool shock. in unexpected situations. •...

  • Page 7: Special Safety Directions

    any adjust -ments, changing acces- in injuries and risk of fire. c) keep the unused battery away sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, the risk of starting the power tool ac- screws and other small metal ob- jects, which could cause bridging cidentaIly. • Store idle power tools out of the of the contacts. A short circuit be- reach of children and do not allow tween the battery contacts may cause persons unfamiliar with the power burns or fire. d) If used incorrectly, liquid may leak tool or these instructions to oper- ate the power tool. Power tools are from the battery. Avoid contact dangerous in the hands of untrained with this. In the event of accidental contact, rinse off with water. If the users. • Maintain power tools. Check for liquid gets into eyes, seek medical misalignment or binding of moving assistance. Leaking battery fluid may cause skin irritations or burns. parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, 6) SERVICE have the power tool repaired before • Have your power tool serviced by use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
  • Page 8 the risk of injury from the blade. cleaning tasks - if you have come into contact with c) Hold the power tool only on the insulated handle surfaces, as the a foreign object cutting blade may come into con- - whenever the machine starts to vibrate uncontrollably tact with concealed power cables. Contact between the cutting blade i) Take care that you do not injure your and a live cable may render metallic hands and feet with the cutting ele- components live and result in an elec- ments. tric shock. j) Always ensure that the ventilation holes (if existing) are free of dirt 2) SPECIAL SAFETy DIRECTIONS k) Only use spare parts recommended by the manufacturer. FOR GRASS CUTTERS l) Store the tool out of the reach of chil- a) This tool is not suitable for the use dren. by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental 3) FURTHER SAFETy DIRECTIONS abilities or with lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are being For your personal safety: supervised by a person responsible...
  • Page 9 flammable liquids or gasses. Fire- and by a person responsible for safety or are being instructed to operate the appliance explosion risk exist in the event of a short circuit. by such a person. g) The blades have to be checked for • Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the wear in regular intervals and re-sharp- ened. Blunt blades will overload the equipment. machine. Resulting damages are not • To charge the battery, use only the covered by warranty. charger supplied. h) Do not attempt to repair the tool Risk of fire and explosion. This en- yourself, unless you are schooled sures that the safety of the device is in this field. All works, which are not maintained. • Connect the charger only to a sock- described in this manual, may only be performed by our Service-Centre. et with an earth. Ensure that the mains voltage matches the specifi- cations on the charger rating plate. 4) SPECIAL SAFETy DIRECTIONS FOR BATTERy-OPERATED TOOLS Risk of electric shock. • Disconnect the charger from the a) Ensure that the device is switched mains before closing or opening connection to the battery / power off before inserting the battery. In-...

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended use Overview The unit is to be used for cutting and trim- The major functional parts ming twigs on hedges, bushes and shrubs are shown on the foldout and for trimming grass at the edges and page. on smaller surfaces in domestic applica- tion only. 1 Unit handle The unit is only to be used by adults. 2 On/off switch, unit People under 16 should only use this unit 3 Off-lock switch, unit under adult supervision. 4 Charge display (LED) Any other use not specifically mentioned 5 Wheels on a shaft, clip faste- in this manual can lead to damage to the ning unit and may present a serious hazard to 6 Safety release knob for swivel- the user. ling shear blade The operator or user is responsible for 7 Battery accidents or damage to other persons or 8 Recharging socket their property. 9 Opening for telescopic shaft The manufacturer will not be held respon- sible for damage or injuries caused by use 10 Blade guard for grass-trimming...

  • Page 11: Loading Procedure

    Loading procedure • Regular use of the battery will maximise its life span. As soon as the blades start Do not subject the battery block to slow down, you should exchange to extreme conditions such as the battery for a full one or completely heat and shock. Warning: injury recharge the weak battery. Avoid com- hazard due to escaping electro- pletely emptying the battery. Defects lyte solution! If you come into resulting from improper use are not contact with the battery acid, covered by guarantee. immediately rinse in water or • If the battery seems to empty more neutraliser and consult a doctor, quickly despite a full charge, it is worn if the electrolyte has come into and needs to be replaced. Only use contact with the eyes etc. original replacement batteries avail- able from the Service Centre. Only charge using the original • In any case, keep to the applicable battery charger enclosed. Ensure security instructions and regulations that the device is not charged for as well as the environment protection more than 8 hours without interrup- instructions. tions at a time. The battery and the device could be damaged, and a 1. Connect the charger cable plug longer charging time also wastes (22) with the charger socket on energy. If the device batteries are...

  • Page 12: Operation

    1. Insert the two sections of the When using the telescopic shaft (20), the telescopic shaft (20, see small unit can only be switched on and off at image) into each other. Ensure the shaft handle. that the cable is not caught. 2. Insert the end of the telescopic After switching the unit off, the shaft (20) into the opening (9) blades take a short time to stop provided on the rear on the moving. Let the blades come unit handle (1) until it clicks into to a complete standstill. Do not place. The pole can be attached touch the moving blades and in 8 positions (each at a 45° an- do not try to stop them moving. gle offset). Select the setting that Injury hazard! is most suitable for you. General working instructions 3. Adjust the length of the telescop- ic shaft (20) to your body height using the height-adjustment While trimming, take care that screw (18). there are no objects such as wire, 4. The unit can now be switched metal parts, stones etc. come into on and off (16) after moving the contact with the blades. This can off-lock switch (15) at the handle lead to cutting head damage. If the (17) of the telescopic shaft (20).

  • Page 13: Use As A Hedge Trimmer

    axle click into place in the cor- 4. Position the blade onto the unit. responding notches on the left Make sure the fixed blade plate and right-hand side of the tool. (28) points outwards. The re- • To remove the cesses on the blade fit onto the wheels (5), push pins in the equipment casing. the wheels apart using your index Note: If the blade drive (29) has finger and thumb (clothes peg turned around, turn it by hand until grip) and remove the wheels. you can position the blades (11/12). • Swinging the Equipment: Push the 5. Place the blade cover (27) onto catch ( 6) on the right-hand side of the unit and move the safety the blades. You can now tilt the blade catch (26) to „LOCK“. up and down. 6. Place the battery (7) into the unit • Push the tool over the ground using again. the wheels ( 5). This will ensure Maintenance and Cleaning that you keep an even cutting height. The telescopic shaft ( 20) will make work easier.

  • Page 14: Replacement Parts

    When cleaning the grass placement appliances according to shear blade, please obser- statutory regulations. ve the ball component. • Damage due to natural wear and tear, overload or incorrect use is excluded from the guarantee. Certain compo- • Slight notches on the blades can be nents are subject to normal wear and evened out. For this, sand down the tear and are excluded from the guaran- tee. These include in particular:blades, blades with an oil stone. Only sharp blades can cut properly. the battery and gear wheel. • Blunt, bent or damaged blades must • Furthermore, the prerequisite for guar- be changed. Warning! Only use origi- antee services is that the references nal parts. indicated in the operating instructions • Keep the equipment in the blade regarding cleaning and maintenance guard supplied, dry, and out of reach have been adhered to. of children. • Damage, which has been caused from material or manufacturing faults, We are not liable for damage caused by will be made good free of charge, by replacement delivery or repair. the use of the unit if the original cause was improper repair or the use of non- This requires that the appliance is original parts or through use other than returned to our service center undis-...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Technical data Safety precautions aimed at protecting the user should be based on estimated Unit exposure under actual usage conditions Motor voltage ........9.6 V (all parts of the operating cycle are to be Protection class ........III considered, including, for example, times Protection category......IPX0 during which the power tool is turned off Grass-trimming blades and times when the tool is turned on but is running idle). Width of blades ......100 mm Shrub-trimming blades Length of blades ......200 mm The noise and vibration levels have been Distance between teeth...ca. 8 mm calculated according to the norms stated Weight (without recharger) ....1.32 kg in the conformity statement. Sound pressure level Technical and optical alterations to serve ) ....83 dB(A), K =2.0 dB(A) progress may be made without notice. Sound power level (L All measurements, instructions and other guaranteed ......86 dB(A) data given in this manual are therefore measured .

  • Page 16: Grizzly Service-Center

    condition. We recommend covering CE declaration of the pole with adhesive tape to prevent conformity a short circuit. Do not open up the bat- tery. We declare that the unit: • Dispose of batteries in accordance battery-powered grass and with the local regulations. Take batter- bush trimmer model FGS 10 A1 ies to an old battery collection point Serial number: where they will be recycled in an B0100001 - B0122000 environmentally friendly manner. For information about this, ask your local conforms with the following applicable waste management company or our relevant version of the EU guidelines: service centre. 2006/42/EC • 2004/108/EC • 2000/14/EC • Defective units returned to us will be disposed of for free. In order to guarantee consistency, the • Place cut branches in compost and following harmonised standards as well not in the dustbin. as national standards and stipulations have been applied: EN 55014-1:2006 • EN 55014-2/A2:2008 EN 61000-3-2:2006 • EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN 61000-6-3:2007 • EN 62233:2008 EN 60745-1:2009 EN 60745-2-15/A1:2010 EN 60335-1/A13:2008 EN 60335-2-29:2004 We additionally confirm the following in...

  • Page 17: Exploded Drawing

    Exploded Drawing 2010-12-20_B62088_rev02_gs...
  • Page 18 IAN 62088 Grizzly Gartengeräte GmbH & Co. KG Am Gewerbepark 2 D-64823 Groß-Umstadt Last Information Update: 10 / 2010 Ident.-No.: 80000477102010 - 6...

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