GCCG 18 Li - Grass trimmer EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GCCG 18 Li EINHELL

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions 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 in- formation 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. Explanation of the symbols (see Fig. 8)

1. Danger! Read the operating instructions and

follow the warnings and safety instructions.

2. Keep all other persons away from the danger

3. Danger! The cutter blades continue to run

after the motor is switched off . Wait for the blades to come to a standstill. Risk of injury!

4. Store the battery only in dry rooms with an

ambient temperature of +10°C to +40°C. Place only charged batteries in storage (char- ged at least 40 to 60%).

5. Protect the tool from the damp and never ex-

8. For use in dry rooms only.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illust- rations and specifi cations provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

2. Layout and items supplied

2. Blade release mechanism

6. Grass cutter blade guard

7. Shrub cutter blade guard

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed 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.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! 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 suff ocating!

Cordless grass and shrub shears

Original operating instructions

Grass shears: The tool is designed for cutting the edges of lawns and small areas of grass in private and hobby gardens. Shrub shears: The tool is designed for cutting small hedges and shrubs in private and hobby gardens. Tools de- signed for use in private and hobby gardens are Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 15Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 15 23.11.2023 09:03:4123.11.2023 09:03:41GB

regarded as unsuitable for use in public facilities, parks and sports centers, along roadways, or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instructions supplied by the manufacturer must be obeyed to ensure that the tool is used properly. Warning! This tool must not be used for com- posting purposes (shredding) as this could result in injury to persons and damage to property. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed 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 inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed 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.

Cutting width of grass shears .................. 100 mm Cutting length of shrub shears ................ 200 mm Cutting thickness of shrub shears ............... 8 mm Sound pressure level L

Weight .....................................................0.66 kg Sound pressure level at the operator’s ear ............................... 72 dB(A) Uncertainty K ............................................... 3 dB Important! The tool is supplied without rechar- geable batteries and without a charger, and is allowed to be used only with lithium-ion batteries from the Power-X-Change series. The lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger.

The stated vibration emission levels and sta- ted 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 sta- ted 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 specifi ed during actual use, depen- ding 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 wor- king 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 ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-

rations if the equipment is used over a pro- longed period or is not properly guided and maintained. Danger! The electric power tool generates an electro- magnetic fi eld during operation. Under certain circumstances this fi eld may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to using the equipment. Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 16Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 16 23.11.2023 09:03:4223.11.2023 09:03:42GB

5. Before starting the equipment

The tool is supplied without a battery and without a charger.

5.1 Charging the battery (Fig. 3)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.

To do so, press the pushlock button (Fig. 4/ Item C).

2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as

that marked 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 fl ash.

3. Slot the battery pack or packs onto the batte-

will fi nd a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger. The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal. If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

whether there is voltage at the socket outlet

whether there is good contact at the charging contacts If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

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 fi res. To ensure that the battery pack provides long ser- vice, 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 di- scharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

5.2 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 4)

Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (Item B). The battery capacity indicator (Item A) 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 fl ashes: 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 tem- perature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this me- ans that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery. Warning! Any foreign bodies must be com- pletely cleared away from the area to be worked on. Warning! The switching devices installed on the tool by the manufacturer are not allowed to be remo- ved or bypassed, e.g. by fi tting a switching button to the handle, as this might result in risk of injury and the tool will no longer switch off automatically.

6.1 Using the tool as a grass shears

Allow the grass shears to glide over the ground. The best cutting performance is achieved on dry lawns. The blade guard hood must be pushed over the blade and the rechargeable battery removed when the tool is not being used. The grass shears is supplied already assembled.

1. (Fig. 5) Push the battery into the battery

mount provided (Fig. 2/Item 10) until you hear the catch click into position. To take out the battery, press the pushlock button (Item C) and remove the battery. Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 17Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 17 23.11.2023 09:03:4223.11.2023 09:03:42GB

(Item 3) and press the On/Off switch (Item 4) at the same time.

4. To switch off , let go of the On/Off switch.

6.2 Using the tool as a shrub shears

Hold the shrub shears slightly tilted in the direc- tion of the shrub you wish to cut. Start by cutting the sides of the shrub working from the bottom up, and fi nally cut the top of the shrub. The blade guard hood must be pushed over the blade and the rechargeable battery removed when the tool is not being used.

Shrubs which loose their leaves in the autumn should be cut in June and October.

Evergreen shrubs should be cut in April and August.

Since the tool is supplied as a grass shears (see

section 6.1), the grass cutting blade must be re-

placed with the supplied shrub cutter blade. Caution! Carry out all the following assembly, dismantling and adjustment work without a bat- tery – risk of injury. Use protective gloves and the blade guard hood which is supplied with the tool.

1. To remove the blade, push the blade release

mechanism (Fig. 6a) and take off the blade (Fig. 6b). Once you have removed the blade you will be able to see the toothed wheels of the gear unit. Take care that no dirt gets into the gear unit when you change the blade.

2. (Fig. 7a) Push the blade housing into the

mount on the tool housing.

3. Push the blade release mechanism forward

again, press down on the upper section (Fig. 7b) and press the blade into the lock at the same time. The drive unit on the tool is now connected to the blade.

4. Push the battery into the battery mount provi-

ded until you hear the catch click into positi- on.

5. Remove the blade guard hood.

6.2.2 Switching on/off .

Proceed as described in section 6.1.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Remove the battery!

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 at- tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu- re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

The shears should be cleaned thoroughly every time before and after use. Applying a few drops of oil (e.g. sewing machine oil) to the blades will improve the cutting perfor- mance. However, never apply grease to the blades.

To guarantee a constant exact cut it is ne- cessary that grass residues and dirt are also removed from between the top and bottom blades. Caution! Because of the risk of injury or damage to proper- ty, never clean the product with running water, es- pecially not with a pressure hose. Store the cord- less shears in a dry and frost-free location. The storage place must be inaccessible to children.

For good cutting performance the blades should always be sharp. They can be reshar- pened therefore with a whetstone. In particu- lar we recommend to remove notches and ridges which are produced on the blades by stones or the like.

7.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

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

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

9. Storage and transport

Remove the battery. Store the tool and its acces- sories in a dark, dry and frost-free place. The ide- al storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Always carry the tool by its handle.

Secure the tool against slipping if you trans- port it in a vehicle.

As far as possible, use the original packaging for transporting the tool.

Use a transport guard for the grass and shrub shears.

The tool does not work

Check that the battery is charged (press but- ton “B” on the battery) and that the charger is working.

Check that the battery is pushed fully into the battery mount and is latched in position. If the tool will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address provided. Disposal Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmen- tal-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/re- chargeable batteries into household waste! Only for EU countries: According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its trans- position into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an en- vironmentally correct manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and elect- ronic equipment may have harmful eff ects on the environment and human health, due to the poten- tial presence of hazardous substances. Only for United Kingdom: According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Ac- cumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The reprinting or reproduction by any other me- ans, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 19Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 19 23.11.2023 09:03:4323.11.2023 09:03:43GB

Indicator status Explanations and actions Red LED Green LED Off Flashing Ready for use The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger On Off Charging The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The char- ging times are shown directly on the charger. Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge. Off On The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO) The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer. Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Flashing Off Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be: - The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time. - The battery temperature is outside the ideal range. Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack. Flashing Flashing Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective. Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger. On On Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C). Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day . Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 20Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 20 23.11.2023 09:03:4323.11.2023 09:03:43GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Carbon brushes, Battery Consumables* Blade Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unli- kely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro-

duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product

which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:

Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environ- mental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.

Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).

Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use-related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for design- related reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee

claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guaran- tee period remains applicable to the equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will

need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and retur- ned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6. If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arran-

ge for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply. Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumab- les and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual. Warrantor/ Service: Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 22Anl_GC_CG_18_Li_SPK13.indb 22 23.11.2023 09:03:4423.11.2023 09:03:44F

Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L

Declaration of conformity Cordless Grass- and Bush Shear GC-CG 18 Li (Einhell) Standards: BS EN 62841-1; BS EN 62841-4-2; BS EN 60335-1; BS EN 50636-2-94; BS EN IEC 55014-1; BS EN IEC 55014-2 Wirral, 2023.10.19 Archive-File/Record: NAPR026330 Article Number: 34.103.70 I.-No.: 21021 Documents registrar: Daniel Laubmeier Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany We, Einhell UK Ltd Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for: Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation Measuring Instruments Regulation

Radio Equipment Regulation Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation

Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation

Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation Noise: measured L

= 83.4 dB (A); guaranteed L

Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L

Declaration of conformity Cordless Grass- and Bush Shear GC-CG 18 Li (Einhell) Standards: BS EN 62841-1; BS EN 62841-4-2; BS EN 60335-1; BS EN 50636-2-94; BS EN IEC 55014-1; BS EN IEC 55014-2 Wirral, 2023.10.19 Archive-File/Record: NAPR031202 Article Number: 34.103.87 I.-No.: 21013 Documents registrar: Landauer Josef Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, 94405 Landau/Isar, Germany We, Einhell UK Ltd Champions Business Park, First Floor Unit 10, Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Wirral CH49 0AB, United Kingdom declare the conformity to UK standards and legislation was assessed for: Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulation

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulation Measuring Instruments Regulation

Radio Equipment Regulation Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulation

Personal Protective Equipment Regulation

The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulation

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation

Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulation

Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L

=86 dB (A) P = kW; L/Ø = cm UK Approved Body: