Liion PW 30B - Hedge trimmers Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Liion PW 30B Wolf Garten

Keep the safety instructions for future reference. z The term "electric tool" used in the safety instructions refers to both mains-powered electric tools (with mains cable) and battery-operated tools (without mains cable). Workplace safety z Keep the working area tidy and ensure that it is properly illuminated. Working in cluttered or poorly lit areas can lead to accidents. z Do not use the electric tool in explosive atmospheres containing flammable liquids, gases or dusts. Electric tools might generate sparks that can ignite dust or vapors. z Keep electric tools away from children and do not operate them when other persons are standing near you. When distracted, you might lose control over the tool. Electric safety z The power plug of the electric tool must fit properly into the mains socket. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapters to connect earthed electrical tools. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock. z Avoid contact with earthed objects such as pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators. When your body is in contact with an earthed device, there is an increased risk of electric shock. z Protect all electric tools against rain and dampness. There is an increased risk of electric shock, if water enters the electric tool. z Do not carry or suspend the tool by the power cable and do not pull the cable to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the cable away from heat sources, oil, sharp edges and moving tool parts. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock. z When using the electric tool outdoors, use only extension leads that are designed for outdoor use. The use of extension leads designed for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. z If it is not possible to avoid using the electric tool in a wet environment, use a fault current circuit breaker. The use of a fault current circuit breaker reduces the risk of electric shock. Personal safety z When working with the electric tool, ensure that your full attention is on the task in hand, do not let yourself be distracted and apply common sense. Do not use the electric tool when you are tired, or when you are under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication. Even brief moments of inattention can lead to serious injury. Read these directions for use carefully and become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool. Caution! Follow the safety instructions for using electric tools to protect yourself from electric shock, injuries and fire. The user is responsible for any accidents of third parties or damage to their property. Before starting working with the tool, carefully read the operating instructions! Keep third parties away from the danger zone! Caution! Sharp cutting blades – Attach blade guard when not in use. Warning, tool will continue running! Protect against rain! Original operating instructions11

z Wear personal protective equipment and protective goggles. Wearing personal protective equipment such as dust mask, safety footwear, hard hat and hearing protection reduces the risk of injury. Whether this equipment is necessary depends on the type of the electric tool. z Avoid inadvertent start-up of the electric tool. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before carrying it or disconnecting/connecting it to the power supply (mains or battery). When carrying the electric tool, do not place your finger on the switch and do not connect it to the power source while it is switched on, as this could cause injury. z Before switching on the electric tool, remove all adjusting tools such as spanners, etc. Tools or spanners left on a rotating part can cause injury. z Avoid unnatural postures. Ensure that you are standing on firm ground and avoid a posture where you could lose your balance. This ensures that you will be able to control the electric tool even in unexpected situations. z Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing and jewelry and long hear can be caught in moving parts. z When using tools with dust extraction and collection devices, ensure that they are properly mounted. The use of dust extraction devices helps reduce the production of dust in the working area. Proper use of electric tools z Do not exceed the maximum load of the tool. Use the tool only for the intended purpose. To ensure safe and efficient working, operate the electric tool only within the specified power range. z Do not use electric tools whose switches are defective. Electric tools that cannot be properly switched on or off are dangerous and must be repaired without delay. z Store the electric tool outside the reach of children. Do not allow persons who have not read these instructions to operate the tool. When operated by inexperienced persons, electric tools can be very dangerous. z Handle the electric tool with care and service it regularly. Ensure that all moving parts can work properly and are not jammed and regularly inspect the tool for defective or damaged parts that might impair its function. Have damaged parts repaired before you start the tool. Many accidents are caused by insufficiently maintained electric tool. z Keep the cutting parts sharp and clean. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will rarely get jammed and are easier to operate. z When using the electric tool, the accessories and replacement parts, strictly adhere to the instructions in this manual. Take into account the actual working conditions and the task in hand. The use of electric tools for purposes other than the intended can lead to dangerous situations. Use and handling of the cordless device

Only use the charger 7079072 recommended by the manufacturer. z Improper use can lead to leakages from the rechargeable battery. Avoid contact with the fluid. In case of accidental contact with battery fluid, rinse with water. In case of contact with the eyes please seek medical assistance. Leaking battery fluid can lead to skin irritations or burns. z The device must not be opened and the rechargeable battery not be removed. Injury and fire hazard. Service z If the electric tool needs to be repaired, have the repair carried out by specialist personnel and instruct them to use only original spare parts. This ensures the operational safety of the electric tool. Tool-specific safety instructions for shrub shears z Keep all body parts away from the cutting blade. Never attempt to remove any cuttings or hold material to be cut while the blade is still running. Do not remove cuttings that have become stuck unless the tool is switched off. A moment of carelessness while using the battery-powered shears may cause serious injury. z Only carry the hedge shear by its handle and if the blade is standing still. Always slip on the protective cover when transporting or storing the battery-powered shears. Handling the tool carefully reduces the risk of injury caused by the blade. z Only use the battery-powered shears together with lawn blades as intended for private purposes and to tend to bushes, hedges, and shrubs. Tool-specific safety instructions for lawn shears z Only use the battery-powered shears together with shrub blades as intended for private purposes and to tend to the edges of lawns and smaller lawn surfaces. z Before starting to trim lawn surfaces or edges, clean the lawn of any foreign objects such as branches, stones, wire, etc. z Use the tool only in daylight or sufficient artificial lighting. General safety instructions for using lawn, contour, and shrub shears z Do not use the battery-powered shears for composting purposes due to the risk of bodily harm to the user. z You should refrain from using the battery-powered shears on public grounds, in parks, sports facilities, on roads, etc. as well as for agricultural / forestry purposes. z Work at a height where you do not run the risk of the blade coming into contact with the ground. z Do not switch on the tool until your hands and feet are far enough away from the cutting blades. z Please note that there is always a risk of injury due to residual charge when switching on the device even after it has been discharged. z These tools are not intended to be used by persons with insufficient experience and/or lack of skills or persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities unless these persons are supervised or instructed on the use of the tools by a person responsible for the safety of these persons. z Young adults below the age of 16 may not use the tools. Maintenance z Do not clean or carry out any maintenance work on the tool until after you switch the motor off and pull the mains plug. z Clean and oil the blades (we recommend using WD-40 multi- purpose oil) after each use. z Use the blade guard to sheath the cutting unit before transport and storage. z Further maintenance tasks than the ones described in this manual must only be carried out by the manufacturer or their representative. Charger z Do not connect the charger to the power socket if it has become wet or damp. z Use the charger in dry rooms only. z Disconnect it from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket. Do not pull the plug by the cable as this could damage the equipment so that its electrical safety might be impaired. z Never use the charger, if there is visible damage to the cable, the plug or the charger itself. In this case, have the charger repaired at a specialized workshop. z Never open the charger housing. In the event of malfunction, have the charger repaired by a specialized workshop. z Do not charge the battery-powered shears while using them.12

Battery 1 Risk of fire! z Never charge batteries near acids or flammable materials. z Charge battery only at a temperature between 10 - 45 °C. After heavy use, allow battery to cool down before charging it. 1 Risk of explosion! Protect the battery-powered trimmer from direct exposure to heat and fire. z Do not place the battery on radiators. Avoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight. z Operate the tool only at temperatures between -20 to + 45 °C (-4 to 113 °F). 1 Risk of short circuits z The tool must not be opened and the rechargeable battery not be removed. z The tool must not be short-circuited and no items must be inserted into the charging socket. Disposal of rechargeable batteries in an environmentally acceptable manner Disposal in an environmentally acceptable manner Operation Times of operation z Please consult regional/local regulations. z Inquire about the operating times at your local regulatory agen- cy. Charging the battery 1 Caution! The charger must only be operated in dry rooms. z Recharge only with the original WOLF-Garten charger (part no. 7079 072)! z Charge the battery before using the mower for the first time. z For charging times, see page 125.

1. Connect the charger to the mains socket (230 V~) (1).

2. Insert the charging plug into the charging socket of the battery-

powered shears (2). 3 Instructions regarding the charge status indicators (3) z Red LED is on: Battery is being charged. z Green LED is on: Charge process completed. 3 General instructions regarding the battery: To prolong the service life of the battery, observe the following instructions: z Low battery voltage will reduce the stroke rate of the shears. In such a case, recharge the battery. z Always recharge the lithium-ion battery prior to any prolonged period of non-use, i.e. before storing the shears away in winter. z For charging times, see page 125. z The lithium-ion rechargeable battery can be charged at any charge level and charging can be interrupted at any time without damaging the battery (no memory effect). z Self-discharge of the battery! Disconnect the plug from the charger of the battery-powered shears as soon as the charger is disconnected from the mains. Switching the battery-powered shears on/off

1. Slide the safety button (1) forward and hold it.

4. To switch the battery-powered shears off, release the safety

button (2). Tips for shape trimming ornamental shrubbery z Create a template using cardboard or a different light, large- surface material which makes it easy to achieve an even trim, e.g. for a sphere. z Another way to create a template is to use slats and string and form, for instance, a cone. Maintenance General instructions 1 Caution! Counterrotating blade Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work: z Never actuate the switches (1) (2). z Do not touch the moving blade. Storage z Make sure to store the battery-powered shears out of the reach of children. z Always attach the blade guard for transport and storage. z Always recharge the lithium-ion battery prior to any prolonged period of non-use, i.e. before storing the shears away in winter. z Store the battery-powered shears in a dry and frost-free location. Cleaning z Clean the battery-powered shears after every use with a dry cloth. If necessary, use a brush to remove persistent dirt. z Clean and lubricate the gearbox at the end of the gardening season (see "Cleaning or replacing the blade"). z Never clean the battery-powered shears with a water jet. z According to the current state of technology, WOLF garden-batteries are the best solution for cordless electric devices. Li-Ion cells are harmful to the environment if disposed of with conventional domestic waste. z WOLF garden-batteries are Li-Ion batteries and therefore hazardous waste. Please hand defective batteries over to your specialist dealer. z CAUTION! Unusable electric or battery- operated devices must not be disposed of with domestic waste. According to guideline 2002/96/EG for electric and electronic equipment these must be collected and professionally recycled. Never dispose of batteries or rechargeable batteries with domestic waste.

Cleaning or replacing the blade 3 Blunt blades should not be resharpened but replaced.

1. Lift the locking mechanism (1) and pull the sliding shoe away

2. Remove the blade from the battery-powered shears.

3. Grease the plastic ring of the blade using petroleum jelly.

4. Clean the visible part of the gearbox and lubricate it with grease

5. Fix the blades in place on the gearbox cover

6. Slide the sliding shoe over the battery-powered shears until the

locking mechanism engages (blade will automatically snap into the gearbox). Troubleshooting Warranty The warranty rules issued by our company or the importer apply to every country. As part of the warranty, we remedy malfunctions on your appliance free of charge provided that this malfunction is caused by a material or manufacturing defect. In the event of a warranty claim, please turn to your dealer or the nearest branch office.

• Blade is blunt • Replacing the blade

• too much friction due to insufficient lubrication

• Use petroleum jelly to grease the plastic ring of the blades Motor fails to start

• Battery flat • Recharge battery

• Battery defective • Take the unit to the WOLF-Garten service workshop Problems when charging the battery

• Battery or charger defective • Take the unit to the WOLF-Garten service workshop Jerky run, machine heavily vibrating

• Blade damaged • Replacing the blade If in doubt, bring your tool to a WOLF-Garten service workshop. 1 Switch off the battery-powered shears before examining them or working on the blade.14

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