HTA 1845 - Hedge trimmers AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HTA 1845 AL-KO

450mm 15mm max. 430mm

= 73dB(A), K = 2,5dB(A)*

*: Refer to technical data section.

1.2 Legends and signal words ................. 23

2.3 Safety and protective devices ............ 23

2.3.1 Overload protection ..................... 23

2.3.2 Protective cover for the cutting

3.1 General electrical machine safety

3.3 Safety instructions for hedge trim-

mers with extended reach .................. 27

3.6 Safety notes for rechargeable battery

and charger ........................................ 28

3.7 Safety instructions relating to opera-

tion ..................................................... 28 4 Installation................................................ 28

4.1 Fitting/removing the cutter head (02) . 29

5 Start-up .................................................... 29

5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery..... 29

5.2 Inserting and removing the recharge-

able battery (03, 04) ........................... 29 6 Operation................................................... 29

6.1 Checking the charge status of the re-

6.4 Switching the appliance ON and OFF

11.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and

• charging unit p. 32
• 12 Disposal p. 32
• 13 Technical data p. 33
• 14 After-Sales/Service p. 33
• 15 Guarantee p. 34

1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING

The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in- structions.

Always safeguard these operating instruc- tions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.

Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.

Comply with the safety and warning informa- tion in these operating instructions.443174_a 23 Product description

1.1 Symbols on the title page

Symbol Meaning It is essential to read through these operating instructions carefully be- fore start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free han- dling. Operating instructions

Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batter- ies with care! In particular, observe the notes on transport, storage and disposal in these operating instruc- tions!

1.2 Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger- ous situation which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger- ous situation which can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can result in material damage if not avoided. NOTE Special instructions for ease of under- standing and handling. 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION These operating instructions describe a hand- guided cordless long-reach hedge trimmer with height-adjustable telescopic pole and pivot head. The appliance may only be used together with the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and char- gers specified in the technical data. See the sep- arate operating manuals for further information on rechargeable batteries and chargers:

Operating manual 443130: Rechargeable batteries

Operating manual 443131: Chargers IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the ap- pliance and battery. If the appliance is operated with unsuitable batteries, both the device and the batteries may be damaged.

Operate the appliance only with the specified rechargeable batteries.

The appliance is intended to remove thin branch- es and new growth of hedges and bushes from the ground. The user must be standing firmly on the ground. This appliance is intended solely for use in non- commercial applications. Any other use as well as unauthorised conversions or modifications are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in voiding of the warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Do not use the tool in a potentially explosive atmosphere.

Do not use the appliance in rainy weather.

Do not use the appliance for trimming wet hedges and bushes. The tool is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in farming and forestry.

2.3 Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

Have any defective safety and protective de- vices repaired.

Never disable safety and protective devices.

2.3.1 Overload protection

If the material to be cut is too thick or there is a hard object, the cutting blade blocks and the mo- tor switches off automatically.

1. Switch off the appliance and remove the re-

chargeable battery. Warning! Remove the battery from the appli- ance before carrying out any work on the cut- ting blade.

2. Clear the blockage.

3. Wait for around 5 seconds.

4. Then install the rechargeable battery again

and switch on the appliance.GB 24 HTA 1845 Product description

2.3.2 Protective cover for the cutting blade

The protective cover must be pushed onto the cutting blade before starting assembly, transport and storage in order to avoid injuries to persons and damage to objects.

2.3.3 Unlocking button

The unlocking button releases the ON/OFF switch. This prevents inadvertent starting of the appliance by accidentally pressing just the ON/ OFF switch.

2.4 Symbols on the brush cutter

Symbol Meaning Pay special attention when handling this appliance! Read the operating instructions before starting opera- tion! Wear a helmet, ear defenders and eye protection! Do not reach into the cutting blades! Do not expose the appliance to rain! Take care not to damage live lines. Risk of electric shock! Maintain a distance of 10m from live lines! Remove the rechargeable battery before starting adjustment, cleaning or maintenance work.

The product overview (01) provides an overview of the appliance. No. Component 1 Basic appliance

Rechargeable battery*

Telescopic pole 10 Cutter head with swivel joint 11 Charger* 12 Protective cover for the cutting blades 13 Operating instructions *Not included in the scope of supply, but can be purchased under the following article numbers: See Technical data.

NOTE The rechargeable battery and charging unit are not included in the scope of delivery and must therefore be purchased separately. After unpacking, check that all the parts have been delivered. No. Component 1 Basic appliance 2 Cutter head with swivel joint 3 Protective cover for the cutting blades 4 Operating instructions443174_a 25 Safety instructions 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 General electrical machine safety

warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in- structions, illustrations and specifications provided with this machine. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for fu- ture reference. The term ”machine” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) machine or battery-op- erated (cordless) machine.

3.1.1 Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut- tered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate machines in explosive at- mospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Ma- chines create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

3.1.2 Electrical safety

Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) machines. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of elec- tric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia- tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose machines to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a machine will in- crease the risk of electric shock.

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.

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.

If operating a machine in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current de- vice (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3.1.3 Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a ma- chine. Do not use a machine while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alco- hol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines may result in seri- ous personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Al- ways wear eye protection. Protective equip- ment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce person- al injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before con- necting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine. Carrying machines with your finger on the switch or energising machines that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench be- fore turning the machine on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the ma- chine may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables bet- ter control of the machine in unexpected situ- ations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth- ing or jewellery. Keep your hair and cloth- ing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If 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.

Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow you to become complacent and ignore machine safety principles. A careless action can cause se- vere injury within a fraction of a second.

3.1.4 Electrical machine use and care

Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correctGB 26 HTA 1845 Safety instructions machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan- gerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the machine before mak- ing any adjustments, changing accesso- ries, or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally.

Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfa- miliar with the machine or these instruc- tions to operate the machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain machines and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the ma- chine’s operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many acci- dents are caused by poorly maintained ma- chines.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop- erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cut- ting edges are less likely to bind and are eas- ier to control.

Use the machine, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instruc- tions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the machine for operations different from those intended could result in a hazard- ous situation.

Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slip- pery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the ma- chine in unexpected situations.

3.1.5 Battery machine use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suit- able for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

Use machines only with specifically des- ignated battery packs. Use of any other bat- tery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

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 con- nection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modi- fied batteries may exhibit unpredictable be- haviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

Do not expose a battery pack to fire or ex- cessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explo- sion.

Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or machine outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replace- ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine is maintained.

Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be per- formed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are mov- ing. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in se- rious personal injury.

Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.443174_a 27 Safety instructions

When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.

When clearing jammed material or servic- ing the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed materi- al or servicing may result in serious personal injury.

Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated grip- ping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contact- ing a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.

3.3 Safety instructions for hedge trimmers

To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause seri- ous injury or electric shock resulting in death.

Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.

Always use head protection when operat- ing the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.

Danger due to vibration The actual magnitude of the vibration emis- sions during the use of the appliance may de- viate from that stated by the manufacturer. Observe the following influencing factors be- fore or during use:

Is the appliance being used as intended?

Is the material being cut or processed in the proper manner?

Is the appliance in a proper condition of use?

Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or is the correct cutting tool installed?

Are the handle grips and any optional vi- bration grips mounted, and are they firm- ly attached to the appliance?

Only operate the tool at the motor speed re- quired for the respective work. Avoid using the maximum speed in order to reduce noise and vibrations.

The noise and vibrations of the tool may in- crease due to improper use and mainte- nance. This leads to health damage. In this case, immediately switch off the tool and have it repaired by an authorised service workshop.

The degree of stress due to vibration de- pends on the work to be performed or on the use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan appropriate work breaks. This considerably reduces stress due to vibration over the en- tire working time.

Extensive use of the tool exposes the opera- tor to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im- mediately consult a physician. These symp- toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tin- gling, itching, pain, reduced muscular strength, changes in the colour or condition of the skin. Normally these conditions affect the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increas- es at low temperatures.

Take long breaks during your working day so you can recover from the noise and the vibra- tions. Plan your work in such a way that the use of appliances that generate strong vibra- tions is spread over several days.

If you notice an unpleasant sensation or disc- olouration of the skin on your hands when us- ing the tool, stop work immediately. Take suf- ficient work breaks. Without sufficient breaks, a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.

Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibra- tions. Maintain the tool according to the in- structions in the operating instructions.

If the tool is used frequently, contact your dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories (e.g. handles).GB 28 HTA 1845 Installation

Avoid working with the tool at temperatures below 10°C. Define how the vibration load can be limited in a work plan.

A certain level of noise exposure from this appli- ance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap- proved and specified time periods. Observe rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protec- tion and protection of persons in the vicinity, ap- propriate hearing protection must be worn.

3.6 Safety notes for rechargeable battery

Remove the batteries from the appliance be- fore charging.

Do not use different battery types or new and used batteries together in the appliance.

Install the batteries in the appliance with the correct polarity.

Remove the batteries from the appliance be- fore putting it into storage for an extended period.

Do not short-circuit the terminals of the appli- ance or battery. Operating instructions Please observe the safety instructions for the re- chargeable battery and the charger in the sepa- rate operating instructions. See:

Operating instructions 443130: Rechargeable batteries

Operating instructions 443131: Chargers

3.7 Safety instructions relating to operation

WARNING! Risk due to electromagnetic field. This power tool produces an electromag- netic field during operation. Under certain circum- stances, this field may impair active or passive medical implants.

In order to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that any persons fitted with medical implants should consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant before operating the power tool.

Note that the user is responsible for acci- dents and damage that may befall other per- sons or their property.

Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it is intended. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.

Switch on the appliance only when there are no other persons or animals in the working area.

Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani- mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or animals approach.

Before cutting, check the hedges and bushes for concealed objects – e.g. wires, wire fenc- es, electrical cables, garden equipment, bot- tles – and remove them.

Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands if the trimmer has two handles.

Stand on the ground while working, not on a ladder or other unstable surface.

Before using the hedge trimmer, ensure that the locking devices of moving parts (e.g. of an extended shaft or swivel element) are locked.

Move and transport the appliance so that per- sons and animals cannot touch the cutting blade. Before transport, push the protective cover over the cutting blade.

During the work, do not hold the branches to be cut off.

Before removing jammed branches, switch off the appliance and wait until the cutting blade has come to a standstill.

Remove the rechargeable battery from the appliance and push the protective cover over the cutting blade for:

Inspection, adjusting and cleaning work

Working on the cutting blade

Leaving the appliance

Maintenance and repair work

Danger 4 INSTALLATION WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out completely! Use of an incompletely assembled appliance can result in serious injury.

Operate the appliance only when it is fully as- sembled!

Do not insert the battery into the appliance until it is fully assembled!443174_a 29 Start-up

4.1 Fitting/removing the cutter head (02)

Fitting the cutter head

1. Align coupling (02/1) of the cutter head and

telescopic pole (02/2) with one another so that the embossed arrows are facing each other.

2. Push coupling and telescopic pole completely

into one another (02/a).

3. Push locking sleeve (02/3) completely over

the coupling (02/b).

4. Turn the locking sleeve in the direction of

theclosed padlock (02/c). Removing the cutter head

1. Turn the locking sleeve in the direction of

2. Pull off the cutter head.

5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery

Observe the temperature range for charging, see technical data. NOTE For detailed information, see the sep- arate operating instructions for the rechargeable battery and the charger:

Operating manual 443130: Rechargeable batteries

Operating manual 443131: Chargers

5.2 Inserting and removing the

rechargeable battery (03, 04) IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the re- chargeable battery. If the rechargeable battery is left in the appliance after use, it may damage the rechargeable battery.

Immediately after use, pull the rechargeable battery out of the appliance and store in a frost-protected area.

Only insert the rechargeable battery in the appliance immediately before starting work. Inserting the rechargeable battery (03)

1. Push rechargeable battery (03/1) into battery

slot (03/2) of the basic tool until it engages (03/a). Pulling out the rechargeable battery (04)

1. Press and hold the unlock button (04/1) on

the rechargeable battery (04/2).

2. Pull out the rechargeable battery (04/a).

6 OPERATION WARNING! Risk of injury due to detach- ing appliance parts. Appliance parts detaching during operation can lead to serious injury.

Before turning the appliance on, check that all the parts of the appliance are firmly tight- ened.

Attach cutting tools so that they cannot de- tach during operation.

6.1 Checking the charge status of the

rechargeable battery Charge status indicator (01/6) is located on the top of the basic appliance. It has three segments. The segments light up or flash, depending on the battery charge status. Segment Battery charge level 3 segments lit: Rechargeable battery fully charged. 2 segments lit: Rechargeable battery 2/3 charged. 1 segment lit: Rechargeable battery 1/3 charged. 1 segment flashing: Rechargeable battery almost flat. The appli- ance will switch off shortly.

6.2 Extending/shortening the telescopic

pole (05) The telescopic pole (05/2) is infinitely adjustable. This means the length can be adjusted as re- quired for the work.

1. Turn locking sleeve (05/1) in the direction of

theopen padlock (05/a) until the clamp is re- leased.

2. Move the telescopic pole until the desired

length is set (05/b)

3. Tighten the locking sleeve.

6.3 Turning the cutter head (06, 07)

The swivelling cutter head allows you to work from a comfortable and safe working position. WARNING! Danger of cutting injuries. Danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the cutting blade.

Always switch off the appliance before turn- ing the cutter head.GB 30 HTA 1845 Working behaviour and working technique (10)

1. Press push-buttons (07/1) on both sides of

2. Swivel the cutter head into the desired posi-

3. Release the push-buttons. The cutter head

engages in the selected position.

6.4 Switching the appliance ON and OFF

(08, 09) Switching on the appliance

1. Bring the appliance into working position

2. Press and hold the unlocking button (09/1) on

the basic appliance.

3. Press and hold the on/off switch (09/2).

4. Release the unlocking button. It is not neces-

sary to keep the unlocking button pressed once the appliance has started. The unlock- ing button is intended to prevent inadvertent starting of the appliance. Switching off the appliance

1. Release the ON/OFF switch.

2. If necessary, remove the battery to prevent

unintentional restarting: see chapter 5.2 "In- serting and removing the rechargeable bat- tery (03, 04)", page29.

7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND

WORKING TECHNIQUE (10) WARNING! Increased risk of falling. There is a greater risk of falling if work is carried out from an elevated position (e.g. ladder).

always work with the appliance from the ground and make sure that you are standing securely.

Heed the safety instructions.

Cut the hedge regularly and only at the per- mitted times.

Only cut off the thin branches and new growth on the surface of the hedge; do not cut too deep.

Always cut the two sides of a hedge first, fol- lowed by the top. This prevents cut material from falling into areas that you have not yet trimmed.

Hedges should always be trimmed into a trapezoidal shape (tapering toward the top). This prevents the leaves on the lower branches from being shaded out (10).

Make sure the motor is stopped before you remove any cuttings.

When leaving/transporting the appliance:

Switch off the appliance.

Fit the protective cover.

After use, remove the battery and check the appliance for damage.

8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! Danger of cuts and lacera- tions. Danger of cuts and lacerations when reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance parts and into cutting tools.

Before maintenance, care and cleaning work, always switch off the appliance. Remove the rechargeable battery.

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work. NOTE Repair work is only allowed to be car- ried out by expert workshops or our service cen- tres.

Do not expose the machine to rain or mois- ture.

After each use, clean the housing and cutting blades with a brush or cloth. Do not use wa- ter and/or aggressive cleaning agents or sol- vents - risk of corrosion and damage to the plastic parts.

After every use, remove the rechargeable battery and inspect the appliance for dam- age.

Clean the cutting blade and spray with corro- sion protection oil.

Regularly check the cutting blade. Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centres in the event of:

Defective cutting blade

Inspect all bolts for tightness.

Inspect the electrical contacts of the appli- ance for corrosion, clean with a fine wire brush if necessary and then spray with a con- tact spray.443174_a 31 Help in case of malfunction

9 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work! NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service. Malfunction Cause Remedy Engine does not start. Rechargeable battery is flat. Charge the rechargeable battery. Rechargeable battery miss- ing or rechargeable battery not seated correctly. Insert the rechargeable battery cor- rectly. Power supply is interrupted. 1. Remove the battery.

2. Clean the plug contacts of the ap-

pliance. The motor protection switch has switched off the motor due to overload. Wait until the motor protection switch enables the motor again. Motor keeps cutting out.

The ON/OFF switch is defective. Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Cutting blade becomes hot when running. Generation of smoke. No oil on the cutting blade. 1. Switch off the appliance and re- move the rechargeable battery.

2. Clean and oil the cutting blade.

3. Insert the rechargeable battery

Cutting blade is blunt.

Nicks in the cutting blade. Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Branches are not cleanly cut. Branches are often jammed in the cutting blade. Cutting blade is blunt. Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. The sliding play of the cutting blade is too great. Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Motor running, but the cut- ting blade does not move. Appliance errors Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Appliance vibrates unusu- ally. Appliance errors Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Rechargeable battery oper- ating time is significantly shorter. The service life of the re- chargeable battery has ex- pired. Replace the rechargeable battery. Use only OEM accessories. Rechargeable battery can- not be charged. Rechargeable battery con- tacts are dirty. Contact one of the manufacturer’s ser- vice centres. Rechargeable battery or charging unit is defective. Order spare parts. Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centres. Rechargeable battery is too hot. Allow the battery to cool down.GB 32 HTA 1845 Transport 10 TRANSPORT Before transporting, carry out the following mea- sures:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove the rechargeable battery from the

3. Pack the battery properly (see below).

Battery "B125 Li" (Art. No. 113896) NOTE The nominal energy of the recharge- able battery is more than 100Wh. Therefore, ob- serve the following transport instructions. The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law, but can be transported under simplified condi- tions:

The rechargeable battery can be transported on public roads by the private user without further conditions provided it is packaged for retail sale and the transport serves personal purposes.

Commercial users who carry out the trans- port in connection with their main activity (e.g. delivery from and to building sites, or demonstrations) can also take advantage of this simplification. In both cases, it is essential to take the mandato- ry precautions mentioned above to prevent any leakage of the contents. In other cases, it is es- sential to comply with the regulations of the haz- ardous goods law. In the case of non-compli- ance, severe penalties can be imposed on the sender and possibly the transporter. Additional notes on transport and shipment

Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable battery in an undamaged condition.

For transporting the rechargeable battery, on- ly use the original cardboard box or a suitable hazardous goods cardboard box (not re- quired for rechargeable batteries with a nomi- nal energy less than 100Wh).

Tape off exposed rechargeable battery con- tacts to avoid a short circuit.

Secure the rechargeable battery against shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to the rechargeable battery.

Ensure the correct marking and documenta- tion of the shipment for transport or shipping (e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).

Check in advance that transport with the se- lected service provider is possible and indi- cate the shipment. We recommend involving a hazardous goods specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also heed any further national regulations. 11 STORAGE

Thoroughly clean the appliance and its ac- cessories after each use and – if present – attach all covers.

Store the appliance in a dry place protected against frost.

Keep out of the reach of children and unau- thorised persons. Carry out the following jobs before intervals in work lasting longer than 30 days:

Clean the cutting blade and spray with corro- sion protection oil.

Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in a dry place.

11.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and

charging unit NOTE For detailed information, heed the separate operating instructions for the recharge- able battery and for the charging unit. 12 DISPOSAL Information on the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)

Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.

Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appli- ance must be removed before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.

Owners or users of electrical and electronic appliances are obliged by law to return them after use.

The end user bears personal responsibility for deleting his personal data from the old ap- pliance to be disposed of. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that electrical and electronic appliances may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.443174_a 33 Technical data Electrical and electronic appliances can be hand- ed in at the following places at no charge:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of electrical appliances (sta- tionary and online) provided traders are obliged to take them back or offer this volun- tarily. These statements only apply to appliances that are installed and sold in the countries of the Eu- ropean Union and are subject to European Direc- tive 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply to the disposal of electrical and electronic appli- ances in countries outside the European Union. Information on the German Battery Act (BattG)

Used batteries and rechargeable bat- teries do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and dis- posed of separately.

For safe removal of batteries or rechargeable batteries from the electrical appliance and for information on their type or chemical system, follow the further information within the oper- ating or installation instructions.

Owners or users of batteries and recharge- able batteries are obliged by law to return them after use. Return is limited to the han- dover of customary household quantities. Used batteries can contain harmful substances or heavy metals that can cause damage to the envi- ronment and human health. Reuse of the used batteries and use of the resources contained therein contributes to the protection of these two essential commodities. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household rubbish. In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow- ing:

Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury

Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002% cad- mium

Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004% lead Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be handed in at the following places at no charge:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries

Disposal points of the common take-back system for the used batteries of appliances

Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a member of the common take-back system) These statements apply only to rechargeable bat- teries and batteries that are sold in the countries of the European Union and that are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provi- sions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries and batteries in countries outside the European Union. 13 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data: see table of the technical data at the beginning of this user manual.

• Notes to the vibration emission and noise emis- sion values:

The declared vibration emission and noise emission values have been measured ac- cording to a standardised test method and can be used to compare one power tool with another.

The declared vibration emission and noise emission values can also be used for an ini- tial assessment of the exposure (vibration ex- posure degree).

The vibration emission and noise emission values may differ from the given value during actual use of the power tool, depending on how the power tool is used.

Adhere the safety measures according to the safety chapter. Try to keep the vibration load as low as possible. Exemplary measures to reduce vibration are the wearing of gloves when using the tool and the limitation of working time. All parts of the operating cycle must be taken into account (e.g. times when the power tool is switched off and those in which it is switched on but runs without load). 14 AFTER-SALES/SERVICE In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest AL- KOService Centre. These can be found on the Internet at: www.al-ko.com/service-contactsGB 34 HTA 1845 Guarantee 15 GUARANTEE We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warran- ty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased. Our warranty promise applies only if:

These operating instructions are heeded

The appliance is handled correctly

Original spare parts have been used The warranty becomes void in the case of:

Unauthorised repair attempts

Unauthorised technical modifications

Non-intended use The guarantee excludes:

Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear

Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur- chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser's statutory claims for defects against the vendor.443174_a 35 Vertaling van de originele gebruikershandleiding

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