12222 - Electric pruners GARDENA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 12222 GARDENA

inal instructions. Translation of the ori This product is not intended for use by. persons (including children) with reduced À physical, sensory or mental capabilties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction con- ceming 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. The use of this product by young people under the age of 16 is not recommended intended use: The GARDENA AssistCut is intended to cut branches and plants with a diameter up to 25 mm, in private domestic gardens and allotments. The product is not intended for continuous operation. IMPORTANT! Read the operators manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. Symbols on the product: A Danger - Keep hands away from blade.

General safety warnings Read operators manual. Do not expose to rain. General machine safety warnings: VAN WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this machine. Faure to follow the wamings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “machine” in the warning refers 10 your mains operated (cordea) machine or battery operated (cordless) machine.

2) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cutterea or

dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate machines in explosive atmos- pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Machines create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 12222-20.960.01indb 13 c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) machines. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or groundeal c) Do not expose machines to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a machine will increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operating a machine outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 1 If operating a machine in a damp location is unavoïdable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

2) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a machine. Do not use a machine while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines may. result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as. dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injures. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine. Carying machines with your finger on the switch or energising machines that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. À wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the machines may result in personal injury. €) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in unexpected situations. # Dress properiy. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) ff devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. h)_ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. À careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Machine use and care

2) Do not force the machine. Use the correct

machine for your application. The correct machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine that cannot be con- trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. <) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally. d) Store idle machines out of the reach of chil- dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate the machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. €) Maintain machines. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the machine’ operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained machines. # Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properiy maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the machine, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the machine for operations.

12222-20.960.01indb 14 different from those intended could result in a hazard- ous situation. h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Sljppery handles and grasping surfaces do not alow for safe handling and control of the machine in unex- pected situations.

5) Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fre when used with another battery pack. b) Use machine only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con- tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or bums. €) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. # Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem- perature above 180 °C may cause explosion. g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the tem- perature range specified in the instructions. Charging impropeñÿ or at temperatures outside the: specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

a) Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained. b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. Additional safety warnings Battery safety Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use the charger if you can full evaluate al functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have received corresponding instructions.

Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger. The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge any nonrechargeable batteries. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion. Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock. Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the charger if you dis- cover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself, and have it repaired only by a quali- fied specialist using only original replacement parts. Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock. Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up. during operation. Do not operate the product while it is charging. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. À charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the bat- tery in the charger before using your power tool for. the first time. In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system. If used incorrectly or if the battery is dam- aged, flammable liquid may be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical atten- tion. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irri- tation or burns. If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected and cover nearby surfaces. Check affected parts. Clean these parts or change them if necessary. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting. Only operate and store the battery at an ambi- ent temperature between 20 °C and +50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for example. At temperatures of <0 °C some devices may experience a loss of power. 12222-20.960.01indb 15 — Only charge the rechargeable battery with a USB cable at an ambient temperature which is between 0 °C und +45 °C. Charging outside of this temperature range can increase the risk of damage to the battery and pose a fire hazard. Electrical safety ÂÀ DANGER! Cardiac arrest! This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field may under some con- ditions interfere with active or passive medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or kill, we recommend per- sons with medical implants to speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the product. Obsenve the safety notes and instructions for the plug- in charger. Keep the product away from strong extemal magnetic fields. Thoroughiy inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign objects. Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary If the product can no longer be switched off in the event of a defect, place the product on a solid surface and monitor it until the battery is empty, In the event of a defect, lock the product. Send the defective product to our GARDENA Senice Centre. Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modification. Stop the product i the product starts to vibrate abnor- mal. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury. Do not use the product nearby a water. Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds. Personal safety À DANGER! Risk of suffocation! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate tod- diers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product. Never operate the product in an awkward posture. This may cause serious injury. Keep your free hand away from the cutting area. Never touch the blades. They are very sharp and you may cut yourself. You need to know how to turn this product off immedi- ately at any time in the event of an emergency. Avoid contact to the ail of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it. Oniy work in the daylight or when visibiity is good. Check our product before each use. Always visually inspect your product before each use. Check the shear before usage.

LE Keep the blade well maintained. the product got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage. Do not overload the product. Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.

Do not work on slippy underground. Be careful when working with the product on a ladder: Danger of distraction could lead to a fall DANGER! Risk of physical injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. — Close the handles, lock the blade and turn off the product before you transport the product. To charge the battery [Fig. A/B]: VAN CAUTION! — Note the mains voltagel The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger. The 5 V power supply unit with USB socket is not included. To use the AssistCut, you need a USB power supply unit (5 V) with certified/country- specific standard approvals. To achieve the full charging speed and shortest charging time, a 2 À power supply unit is recom- mended. À USB power supply unit with lower current will extend the charging time. The battery is delvered partially charged. To ensure the full performance of the battery, fully charge the battery before the first use. The AssistOut does not function while charging

1. Open the dust cap D.

2. Plug the supplied USB-C charging cable into

the charging socket ©.

3. Plug the USB-C charging cable into the power

4. Connect the power supply unit into a mains

socket The battery is charging. The green LEDs (©, © and ©) indicate the current charging progress. When the battery is fully charged, all 3 LEDS (@, @ and @) light green for 5 minutes.

5. Close the dust cap ©.

When the battery is fully charged, the AssistCut assists up to 1400 cuts.

12222-20.960.01indb 16 Battery charging indicator [Fig. B]: Battery charging indicator during charging: 100 % charged ®, @ and @ iluminate {for 5 min.)

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O- 83 %charged O@ flashes Battery charging indicator during switch on (for 5 sec}:

34-66 % charged 2-83 % charged 1 % charged ©, @ and @ illuminate © and @ illuminate @ illuminates © flashes To switch on/off the AssistCut [Fig. C/D/E]: To switch on: The product is provided with 2 safety devices {ON/OFF switch @ and interlock ®) to prevent the product from being turned on by accident.

1. Grip the AssistCut at the front of the handles

and slide the ON/OFF switch ® backwards to the ON position. (Do not grip the AssistCut towards the back of the handies or with finger(s) between the handles).

2. Slide the interlock © backwards to an unlocked

position @/@. The lower handle opens and the AssistCut is read) for use. To switch off:

1. Push the handles together and slide the inter-

lock ® fonward to the locked position @.

2. Side the ON/OFF switch ® forward to the

OFF position Ifthe AssistOut is not used for 6 minutes, it switches off automatically. To switch it on again,

the ON/OFF switch @ must first be switched off and then on again: Battery supported Secateurs: The AssistOut provides power-assisted cutting. I is operated Ike a pair of manual secateurs and cuts small branch diameters without power assistance. For larger branch diameters, the integrated motor switches on for power assistance. Noise develop- ment while power-assisted cutting is active, is nor- mal. Power-assist feature is only active as long as gripping force is exerted on the handles. If no force is exerted onto the handles, the AssistCut stops. 2-stage opening width of the handles [Fig. D]: The interlock © has 3 settings: PO AssistOut is locked PA First opening width for smaller hands P2 Second opening width for larger hands

Tips to use the AssistCut: — Never cut too close to the stem so the wound can heal properiy. — Always make the cut about 8 mm from the bud. — The cut should slope away from the bud so the rain can run off. —_ li you remove an entire stem, cut back to the point where it branched — Never push the blade of the AssistCut into the ground to cut root suckers. — Cut branches one by one. — Remove overcrowds or crossing stems. —_ Remove thin or weak growth. — Always remove dead, damaged and diseased branches. DANGER! Risk of physical injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. — Close the handles, lock the blade, turn off the product and use gloves before you maintain the product. To clean the AssistCut: DANGER! Risk of physical injury! Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.

— Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet (in particular high- pressure water jet). — Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents. Some can destroy critical plastic parts.

1. Clean the AssistCut with a damp cloth.

2. Spray the blade with the GARDENA Cleaning

Spray, Art. 2366. Avoid contact of the oil with the plastic parts. To put into storage: The product must be stored away from children.

2. Charge the battery.

3. Clean the AssistOut (see 3. MAINTENANCE)

4. Store the AssistOut in a dry, enclosed and

frost-free place. 12222-20.960.01indb 17 Disposal: (in accordance with RL2012/19/EC/ S.1. 2013 No. 3113) The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste. It must be dis- posed of in line with local environmental regulations. IMPORTANT! — Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.

(MS! Disposal of the battery: 1. If you have any questions regarding the removal of the battery, please contact the GARDENA & x The GARDENA battery contains Service, lithium-ion cells that should not ts be disposed of with normal house- 2 DiSPOSe of the batteries through or via your hold waste at the ent of ts fe municipal recycling collection centre. IMPORTANT! The battery may only be removed by qualified personnel.

DANGER! Risk of physical injury! = Close the handles, lock the blade, turn ALTO ED off the product and use gloves before accidentally. you troubleshoot the product. Problem Possible Cause Remedy AssistCut can no longer Lower handle is jammed! — Switch off the AssistOut be stopped And see 1. SAFETY. AssistOut stops while Not enough pressure onthe = Hold the handies with a firmer cutting hands. grip. Branch is too hard. = Check the charge level for max. power assistance and cut again. Runtime too low Blade is soled = Clean the blade AssistCut does not start Battery is completely empty. Charge the battery. or stops. | Battery temperature is outside > Wait until the battery tempera- All 3 LEDs are flashing green {he permissible temperature ture is between 0 °C - +45 °C [Fig. B] range. again. AssistCut does not start Product is defective. — Contact the GARDENA Service. or stops. LED © and © are flashing green [Fig. B] ment. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service depart- VAN dealers approved by GARDENA. 12222-20.960.01indb 18 21.03.22 08:06

AssistCut Unit Value (Art. 12222) Max. branch diameter mm 25 Max. cuts per battery charge 1400 Weight g 500 Hand/arm vibration a, ms 05 Uncertainty Kim 1.5 Max. battery voltage VOO 37 Battery capacity Ah 2 Number of cells (Li-lon) Measuring process complying with: ‘EN 62841-1 a standardised test procedure and can be used for comparison of one electric ff NOTE: The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to power tool with another. It can also be used for preliminary evaluation of expo- sure. The vibration emission value can vary during actual use of the electric power tool.

GARDENA Cleaning Spray Extends the life of the blade and maintains the Art. 2366 battery life.

Service: Consumables: Please contact the address on the enclosed warranty card Warranty statement: The warranty is only granted according to the warranty conditions printed on the enclosed warranty card 12222-20.960.01indb 19 The shear blades are consumables and are not included in the warranty.

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EN UKCA Declaration of Conformity | The manufacture: GARDENA Germany AB, PO Box 7454, S-103 92 Stockholm, Sweden hereby certifies, when leaving ! our factory, the units) indicated below is/are in accordance with the UK Regulations, designated standards of safety and product specific designated standards. This certificate becomes void if the units are modified without our approval Description of the Product: Battery Shear Product type: AssistCut | Aricle Number 12222 | UK regulations: S.1. 2008/1597 S.I. 2016/1091 S.I. 2012/3032 Designated Standards EN ISO 12100 | EN 62841-1 | Authorised Representative: Husqvarna UK Limited Deposited Documentation: Preston Road, Aycliffe, County Durham

DL5 6UP Ayciffe, 15.03.2022 > ph Authorised Representative CL : John Thompson Director