PE-AHH 18 Li Basic - Hedge trimmers Pattfield - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PE-AHH 18 Li Basic Pattfield

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1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

7. Working with the hedge trimmer mounting kit

8. Care and maintenance

13. EC Declaration of Conformity

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be obser- ved to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete opera- ting instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this ma- nual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these opera- ting 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.

1. Safety regulations

Danger! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all sa- fety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of ex- perience 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. Explanation of the symbols on the equipment (Fig. 23):

2. Wear safety goggles, a face guard and ear protection.

3. Protect the equipment from rain and damp.

5. Electric shock can cause fatal injury. Keep a distance of at least

10 m from power cables.

6. Read the directions for use before operating the equipment.

7. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.

8. Watch out for falling and catapulting parts.

9. Keep your distance.

11. Wear safety gloves.

General safety instructions for electric tools The term “electric tool” used in the safety instructions refers to elec- tric tools operated from the mains power supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated electric tools (without a power cable).

a) Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Untidy or un- lit work areas can result in accidents. b) Do not operate the electric tool in an environment where there is a risk of explosions and where there are infl amma- ble liquids, gases or dust. Electric tools produce sparks which could set the dust or vapours alight. c) Keep the electric tool out of the reach of children and other persons. If there is a distraction, you may lose control of the ap- pliance.

2. Electrical safety

a) The connector plug from this electric tool must fi t into the socket. The plug should never be altered in any way. Never use adapter plugs together with earthed electric tools. Un- altered plugs and correct sockets reduce the risk of an electric shock. b) Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating, ovens and fridges. The risk of electric shock is increa- sed if your body is earthed. c) Keep the tool out of the rain and away from moisture. The in- gress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock. d) Do not use the cable to carry the electric tool, to hang it up or to pull it out of the socket. Keep the cable away from heat, Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 258Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 258 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the appliance. Dama- ged or entangled cables increase the risk of an electric shock. e) If you are working outdoors with an electric tool, only use extension cables which are designed specifi cally for this purpose. Using specially designed outdoor extension cables, the risk of electric shock is reduced. f) If operation of the electric tool in a damp environment can not be avoided, use a earth-leakage circuit-breaker. The earth-leakage circuit-breaker reduces the risk of an electric shock.

3. Safety of persons

a) Be careful, watch what you are doing and use an electric tool sensibly. Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when using the electric tool can result in serious inju- ries. b) Wear personal protection equipment and always wear sa- fety goggles. Wearing personal protection (such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, safety helmet or ear protection, depending upon the type and use of the electric tool) reduces the risk of inju- ry. c) Make sure that the appliance cannot start up accidentally. Ensure that the electric tool is switched off before you con- nect it to the power supply and/or insert the battery, or pick up or carry the tool. If your fi nger is on the switch whilst carrying the electric tool or if you connect the appliance to the mains when it is switched on, this can lead to accidents. d) Remove keys and wrenches before switching on the electric tool. A tool or key which comes into contact with rotating parts of the appliance can lead to injuries. e) Avoid abnormal working postures. Make sure you stand squarely and keep your balance at all times. In this way, you can control the electric tool better in unexpected circumstances. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 259Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 259 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

f) Wear suitable work clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get trapped in moving parts. g) If vacuuming devices and draining devices can be fi tted, make sure that these are correctly attached and correctly used. The use of a dust extraction system can reduce the danger posed by dust.

4. Usage and treatment of the electric tool

a) Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct tool for your work. You will be able to work better and more safely within the given performance boundaries. b) Do not use an electric tool with a defective switch. An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Pull the plug out of the socket and/or remove the battery be- fore making any adjustments to the appliance, changing ac- cessories or putting the appliance down. This safety measure prevents starting the electric tool unintentionally. d) Keep unused electric tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people who are not familiar with the appliance or who have not read these instructions to use the appliance. Electric tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperienced people. e) Clean your electric tool carefully. Check whether moving parts are functioning properly and not jamming, whether parts are broken or damaged enough that the functioning of this electric tool is aff ected. Have damaged parts repaired before using the appliance. Many accidents are caused by badly maintained electric tools. f) Keep your cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges will jam less and are easier to control. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 260Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 260 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

g) Make sure to use electric tools, accessories, attachments, etc. in accordance with these instructions. Take the condi- tions in your work area and the job in hand into account. Using electric tools for any purpose other than the one for which they are intended can lead to dangerous situations.

5. Using and handling the cordless tool

a) Only charge the batteries in chargers that are recommen- ded by the manufacturer. A charger that is designed for a certain type of battery may pose a fi re risk if it is used with other types of battery. b) Use only the correct batteries in the electric tools. The use of other batteries may result in injuries and a fi re risk. c) Keep unused batteries away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws and other metallic objects that could cause a short circuit between the contacts. A short circuit between the battery contacts may cause burns or a fi re. d) In case of incorrect use, fl uid may escape from the battery. Avoid contact with it. If you touch it by accident, rinse the af- fected area with water. If you get the fl uid in your eyes, also seek medical advice. Leaking battery fl uid can cause skin irrita- tion or burns.

a) Have your electric tool repaired only by trained personnel using only genuine spare parts. This will ensure that your elec- tric tool remains safe to use. Safety information for hedge trimmers:

Make sure you keep all parts of your body away from the blades. Never attempt to remove cuttings with the blade running or to hold material you want to cut. Always switch off the equipment before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings. A single moment of carelessness when using the hedge Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 261Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 261 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

trimmer can result in serious injuries.

Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle and make sure the blades have stopped. Always fit the protective cover when transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it into storage. Careful handling of the equipment reduces the likelihood of injury by the blades.

Hold the power tool only by the insulated handles because the blade may strike concealed power cables. Contact bet- ween the blade and a live cable can make the metal parts of the equipment live and cause an electric shock. Additional safety instructions We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries which feature maximum power density, durability and safety. The battery cells have a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded. This data are then used exclusively to be able to assemble the best possible battery packs. Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be exercised when handling batteries. The following points must be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling can cause cell damage. Important: Analyses confi rm that incorrect use and poor care are the main causes of the damage caused by high performance batteries. Information about the battery

1. The battery pack supplied with your cordless tool is not charged.

The battery pack has to be charged before you use the tool for the fi rst time.

3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 15°C and char-

ged to at least 40%.

4. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural ageing process. The

battery pack must be replaced at the latest when its capacity falls to just 80% of its capacity when new. Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no longer capable of meeting the high power re- quirements and therefore pose a safety risk.

5. Do not throw battery packs into an open fi re. There is a risk of ex-

6. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fi re.

7. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive dischar-

ge will damage the battery cells. The most common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage or non-use of partly di- scharged batteries. Stop working as soon as the performance of the battery falls noticeably or the electronic protection system trig- gers. Place the battery pack in storage only after it has been fully charged.

8. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads. Overloads will

quickly result in overheating and cell damage inside the battery housing without this overheating actually being apparent exter- nally.

9. Avoid damage and shocks. Replace batteries which have been

dropped from a height of more than one meter or which have been exposed to violent shocks without delay, even if the housing of the battery pack appears to be undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may have suff ered serious damage. In this res- pect, please also read the waste disposal information.

10. If the battery pack suff ers overloading and overheating, the inte-

grated protective cut-off will switch off the equipment for safety reasons. Important. Do not press the ON/OFF switch any more if the protective cut-off has actuated. This may damage the battery pack.

11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other batteries may re-

Information on chargers and the charging process

1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the battery

charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating plate. Never connect it to a diff erent mains voltage.

2. Protect the battery charger and its cable from damage and sharp

edges. Have damaged cables repaired without delay by a quali- fi ed electrician.

3. Keep the battery charger, batteries and the cordless tool out of

4. Do not use damaged battery chargers.

5. Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other cordless

6. In heavy use the battery pack will become warm. Allow the battery

pack to cool to room temperature before commencing with the charging.

7. Do not over-charge batteries. Do not exceed the maximum

charging times. These charging times only apply to discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or partly charged batte- ry pack will result in over-charging and cell damage. Do not leave batteries in the charger for days on end.

8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that the last

time they were charged was more than 12 months previous- ly. There is a high probability that the battery pack has already suff ered dangerous damage (exhaustive discharge).

9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 10°C will cause chemi-

cal damage to the cell and may cause a fi re.

10. Do not use batteries which have heated during the charging pro-

cess, as the battery cells may have suff ered dangerous damage.

11. Do not use batteries which have suff ered curvature or deformation

during the charging process or which show other non-typical sym- ptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking,…)

12. Never fully discharge the battery pack (recommended depth of di-

lead to premature ageing of the battery cells.

13. Never charge the batteries unsupervised.

Protection from environmental infl uences

1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles.

2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery charger from

moisture and rain. Moisture and rain can cause dangerous cell damage.

3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near vapors

and infl ammable liquids.

4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools only in dry conditions

and an ambient temperature of 10-40°C.

5. Do not keep the battery charger in places where the temperature

is liable to reach over 40°C. In particular, do not leave the battery charger in a car that is parked in the sunshine.

6. Protect batteries from overheating. Overloads, over-charging

and exposure to direct sunlight will result in overheating and cell damage. Never charge or work with batteries which have been overheated – replace them immediately if possible.

7. Storage of batteries, battery chargers and cordless tools.

Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry places with an ambient temperature of 10-40°C. Store your lithium-ion batte- ry pack in a cool, dry place at a temperature of 10-20°C. Protect them from humidity and direct sunlight. Only place fully charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).

8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from freezing. Battery packs

which were stored below 0°C for more than 60 minutes must be disposed of.

Hornbach Baumarkt AG Batteries and cordless electric equipment contain materials that are potentially harmful to the environment. Do not place cordless equip- ment in your household refuse. If the equipment becomes defective or worn, remove the batteries and take the equipment to your Horn- bach store. If the batteries cannot be removed, take the complete cordless equipment. You can then be sure that the equipment will be correctly disposed of by the manufacturer. 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. Store the battery only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of +10°C to +40°C. Place only charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%). Additional safety instructions

1. Always remove batteries before you perform any work on the

2. The hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries! Read the direc-

tions for use carefully in order to acquaint yourself with - the correct way to handle, - set up, - service, - start and put down the machine. Familiarize yourself with all the machine’s control elements and its proper use.

3. Always handle the hedge trimmer with both hands.

4. When working with the hedge trimmer, wear sturdy shoes and

make sure of your footing.

5. Never work with the hedge trimmer in the rain or on wet hedges

and never leave the hedge trimmer outdoors. The hedge trimmer must not be used if it is wet.

6. We recommend that you wear safety goggles and ear-muff s when

working with the hedge trimmer.

7. Wear suitable working clothes such as rubber gloves and non-slip

shoes. Do not wear loose garments. Keep long hair in a hairnet.

8. Avoid abnormal postures and make sure of your footing, particu-

larly when working on ladders and steps.

9. Be sure to hold the hedge trimmer well away from your body when

10. Make sure there are no other persons or animals within your wor-

king area (radius of swing).

11. Carry the hedge trimmer only by its guide handle.

12. The cutting unit must be checked regularly for damage. If neces-

sary, arrange for the cutting tool to be repaired by your Hornbach store.

13. If the blades become jammed, e.g. due to thick branches or the

like, switch off and remove the battery immediately. Only then are you to remove the cause of the obstruction.

14. Keep the hedge trimmer in a dry, safe place out of children’s

15. During transportation and storage of the hedge trimmer, keep the

blades covered at all times with the special guard.

16. Take care not to overload the hedge trimmer and do not use it on

jobs for which it is not intended, i.e. you are allowed to use the hedge trimmer only to cut hedges, shrubs and perennials.

17. The hedge trimmer requires regular inspection and maintenance.

Always replace damaged blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suf- fers any damage from impact (falling on hard ground etc.), have it checked immediately by a specialist.

18. Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it clean and sharp

to ensure effi cient and safe cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning instructions.

19. The German Farmers Union, for example, prohibits the use of

electric hedge trimmers by persons aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16 and above may only use electric hedge trimmers if su- pervised by an adult.

20. Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged or excessively

worn cutting system.

21. Check your surroundings and take note of any potential dangers

which you may not be able hear due to the machine’s noise.

22. It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer when other persons,

and particularly children, are nearby.

23. Children are not allowed to use the hedge

24. The noise generated at the workplace may exceed 85 db(A). The

operator will require noise protection measures and ear muff s if this is the case. The noise generated by this electric tool was mea- sured in accordance with EN 60745-1 and EN 60745-2-15.

25. Vibrations emitted by the handle equal < 2.5 m/s2 and were mea-

Important! It is not allowed to use the hedge trimmer without hand guard. It is recommended to search the hedge for hidden objects (e.g. wire fencing). Do not lose these safety instructions Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 269Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 269 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Safety lock-off for the handle angle adjuster

8. Shoulder strap with safety release

9. Additional handle

13. Telescopic tube 2 with motor housing

14. Safety lock-off for the motor housing angle adjuster

19. Hedge trimmer mounting kit

20. Guard for hedge cutter blade

Complete tube with motor unit

Shoulder strap with safety release

Hedge trimmer mounting kit

Guard for hedge cutter blade 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 equipment with care.

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 guaran- tee 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!

The hedge trimmer mounting kit is allowed to be used only on the supplied motor head. Caution! This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges, bushes and shrubs. Caution! Do not use this equipment to cut grass. The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed 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 injuries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voi- ded if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial busines- ses or for equivalent purposes. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 271Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 271 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

18 V, 4.0 Ah 10 lithium-ion cells The lithium-ion batteries of the PE-Power-X-Change series are allo- wed to be charged only with the PE-Power-X charger. Danger! Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with ISO

Wear ear-muff s. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions) determined in accordance with ISO 22867. Handle under load Vibration emission value a

The specifi ed vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equipment is used and may exceed the specifi ed value in ex- ceptional circumstances. The specifi ed vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specifi ed vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful eff ect. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect working 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 necessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

5. Before starting the equipment

The equipment is supplied without batteries and without a charger. Caution! Do not fi t the battery until the equipment has been fully assembled and all the settings have been actuated. Always wear protective gloves when working on the equipment to protect yourself against injury. Carefully unpack all parts and check that they are com- plete (Fig. 1).

5.1 General information on assembly

a) Fig. 2-3: Push the tube (7) onto the handle housing (2a) as far as the bead (7a) and screw it tight with the assembly nut (6). b) Fig. 4: Hook the carabiner (A) of the shoulder strap (8) into the strap attachment (B). c) Fig. 4a: The additional handle consists of the handle (N), the he- xagon screw (P) and the lock (F). It is fi tted to the handle attach- ment (U) as illustrated. Push the hexagon screw (P) into the hand- le (N) and screw it tight to the lock (F).

5.2 Fitting the hedge trimmer mounting kit to the motor head

(Fig. 5-6) The guard must be slipped over the hedge cutter blade in order to prevent injuries.

1. Position the hedge trimmer mounting kit and the motor head such

that the arrows on both parts coincide.

2. Press the hedge trimmer mounting kit against the motor head.

This will cause the lock button (R) to be pushed to the right. Turn the hedge trimmer mounting kit clockwise. The hedge trimmer mounting kit will lock onto the motor head and is then secured in place. This will cause the lock button (R) to be pushed to the left. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 274Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 274 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

5.3 Removing the hedge trimmer mounting kit from the motor

head (Fig. 5-6) The guard must be slipped over the hedge cutter blade in order to prevent injuries.

1. Pull the lock button (R) to the right.

2. Turn the hedge trimmer mounting kit to the point where the arrows

on the motor head and hedge trimmer mounting kit coincide, al- lowing the mounting kit to be removed.

5.4 Adjusting the additional handle (Fig. 7-8)

a) Setting the tilt of the additional handle Open (a) the lock (F). Set the desired tilt of the additional handle (9). Close (b) the lock (F). b) Shifting the additional handle Open (a) the lock (H) and slide the additional handle (9) into the re- quired position. Close (b) the lock (H).

5.5 Using the shoulder strap

Warning! Always use the shoulder strap when working with the equipment. Switch off the equipment before you take off the shoulder strap (risk of injury).

1. Hook the carabiner (Fig. 4/Item A) into the strap holder.

2. Slip the shoulder strap (Fig. 9/Item 8) over your shoulder.

3. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so that the strap attach-

ment is at waist level (Fig. 9).

4. The shoulder strap is equipped with a buckle. Press the hooks

together (Fig. 10) if you need to put down the equipment quickly.

5. To change the strap position on the equipment, press together

5.6 Adjusting the angle of the handle (Fig. 11)

Press the two safety lock-off s (5) and adjust the angle of the handle (2) to any of 4 latching positions.

5.7 Adjusting the angle of the motor housing (Fig. 12)

Press the two safety lock-off s (14) and adjust the angle of the motor housing (13a) to any of 7 latching positions.

5.8 Adjusting the telescopic tube (Fig. 13)

1. Undo the telescopic tube lock nuts (10 + 12) by turning them

2. Pull out the telescopic tubes (11 + 13) to suit the required working

3. Secure the telescopic tube lock nuts (10 + 12) by them turning

5.9 Fitting the battery (Fig. 14-15)

Press the side pushlock button (T) of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 14 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 15, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in rever- se order.

5.10 Charging the battery (Fig. 16)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing

the pushlock button (T).

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 (21) into the mains socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.

3. Insert the battery pack (1) into the battery charger (21).

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 the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the power of the cordless equipment drops. Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Please note that the statutory regulations governing noise abatement may diff er from one location to another. Caution! Always use the shoulder strap when working with the equip- ment. Always switch off the equipment before you take off the shoul- der strap. Otherwise there is a risk of injury. Put on the shoulder strap as described above, fi t the required moun- ting kit and adjust the equipment to suit your needs. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 277Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 277 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

Switching on/off Switching on

Hold the equipment by the handles with both hands (thumbs un- der the additional handle).

Slide the safety lock-off (Fig. 3/Item 4) to the front and hold.

Switch on the equipment with the On/Off switch (Fig. 3/Item 3). You can then release the safety lock-off. Switching off Release the On/Off switch (Fig. 3/Item 3).

7. Working with the hedge trimmer mounting kit

Check that the cutters work properly. The twin-bladed cutters ro- tate in opposite directions, thus guaranteeing high cutting perfor- mance and smooth operation.

Take care to maintain a steady foothold and hold the equipment firmly in both hands away from your body. Before you switch on, make sure that the equipment is not touching any objects. Work practice

A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and bushes as well as hedges.

To obtain the best cutting results, hold the hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the hedge (see Fig. 17).

The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enab- ling cutting in both directions (see Fig. 18).

It is recommended to tie a guide line of string or the like along the hedge so that you cut the hedge to a level height. Cut off all bran- ches which protrude beyond the guide line (see Fig. 19/20).

8. Care and maintenance

Danger! Remove the battery pack before doing any cleaning and mainte- nance work.

Always keep the tool clean and dry and protect it from oil and gre- ase.

Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes during cleaning.

Always keep the tool and the air vents clean in order to ensure safe and correct use.

Check the ventilation grilles at the motor and at the On/Off switch for dust and foreign bodies. Remove layers of dust with a soft brush.

If required, use a soft damp rag to wipe the tool housing clean. You can use a mild cleaning agent but no alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent.

Never use aggressive cleaning agents to clean plastic parts.

Lubricate all moving parts regularly.

Check all fasteners regularly. Vibrations might cause fasteners to become loose in the course of time.

The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated at regular intervals in order to ensure best performance at all times. Remove deposits with a brush and apply a thin film of oil (Fig. 22).

The device does not operate: Check that the battery is charged and whether the charging unit is working. If the equipment will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please take it to your Hornbach store. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 279Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 279 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

Caution! Before troubleshooting, switch off the equipment and remove the bat- tery. The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment fails to work pro- perly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop. Fault Possible cause Remedy The equip- ment does not work - Battery empty - Battery is not correctly inserted - Charge battery - Remove battery and insert again Equipment operates in- termittently - Loose connection (ex- ternal) - Loose connection (in- ternal) - ON/OFF switch defecti-

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. Off On The battery is 85% charged and ready for use. (Charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: 30 min) (Charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: 60 min) (Charging time for 4.0 Ah battery: 80 min) The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. (Total charging time for 1.5 Ah battery: approx. 40 min) (Total charging time for 3.0 Ah battery: approx. 75 min) (Total charging time for 4.0 Ah battery: approx. 100 min) Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Dis- connect the charger from the mains supply. Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 281Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 281 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

Indicator status Explanations and actions Red LED Green LED Flashing Off Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more than 1 hour. The reasons can be: - The battery pack has not been used for a very long time or an already fl at battery was further discharged (exhaustive discharge). - The battery pack temperature is outside the ideal range (between 10° C and 45° C). 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_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 282Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 282 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old elec- tric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a re- cycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recy- cling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. This consignment contains lithium-ion batteries. In accordance with special provision 188 this consignment is not subject to the ADR regulations. Handle with care. Danger of ignition in case of damage to the consignment package. If the consignment package is damaged: Check and if necessary repackage. For further information contact: 0049 1807 10 20 20 66 (fi xed network 14 ct/min, mobile phone max. 42 ct/min) Outside Germany charges will apply instead for a regular call to a landline number in Germany. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying the products is permitted only with the express consent of Hornbach Baumarkt AG. Subject to technical changes Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 283Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 283 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

13. EC Declaration of Conformity

Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your de- vice develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card or the sales outlet from where you bought the device. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services,

which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guaran- tee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or ma-

nufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rec- tifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commer- cial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses du- ring the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the mainte- nance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnor- mal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for ex- ample overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 285Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 285 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36GB

sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or da- mage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 3 years starting from the

purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submit- ted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi t- ted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions. Hornbach Baumarkt AG, Hornbachstraße 11, 76879 Bornheim / Germany www.hornbach.com Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 286Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 286 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36- 287 - Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 287Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 287 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36- 288 - Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 288Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 288 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36- 289 - Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 289Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 289 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36Manufactured for HORNBACH-Baumarkt AG Hornbachstraße 11, 76879 Bornheim / Germany ED201601 Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 290Anl_PE_AHH_18_Li_Basic_SPK7.indb 290 21.01.16 15:3621.01.16 15:36