GATS-E 20 - Multitools Gardol - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hedge trimmer attachment kit
Brand	Gardol
Model	GATS-E 20
Blade length	450 mm
Maximum cutting length	400 mm
Tooth spacing	16 mm
Number of cuts per minute	1700 min⁻¹
Sound pressure level LpA	78.30 dB(A)
Measured sound power level LWA	98.23 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA	102 dB(A)
Vibration emission value (handle under load)	≤ 2.5 m/s²
Power supply	Battery (for compatible motor head)
Usage	Trimming hedges, bushes, and undergrowth
Maintenance	Regular blade cleaning with a brush, light oiling, external cleaning with a damp cloth
Safety instructions	Wear eye, head, hearing protection, gloves, sturdy shoes; min. 10 m distance from electrical cables; read the instruction manual
Wear parts	Blade guide, battery
Replacement parts	Blade (consumable); order via www.isc-gmbh.info with type, article number, identification number, part number
Warranty	84 months (excluding wear parts and professional use)
Storage temperature	5 °C to 30 °C, frost-free and dry

Frequently Asked Questions - GATS-E 20 Gardol

How to attach the hedge trimmer kit to the motor head?

Place the kit and motor head so that the arrows align. Press the kit against the head, then turn it to the right until it clicks into place. The locking button moves to the left. Wear protective gloves during assembly.

How to remove the hedge trimmer kit from the motor head?

Pull the locking button to the right, then turn the kit until the arrows align and it can be removed. Make sure the blade guard is in place.

What are the essential safety instructions?

Wear eye, head, and hearing protection. Wear protective gloves and sturdy shoes. Keep a distance of at least 10 meters from electrical cables. Read the instruction manual carefully before use.

How to maintain the hedge trimmer blades?

Clean the blades regularly with a brush to remove residues. Apply a light coat of oil to the blades (see figure 9). Never use water to clean the appliance; use a damp cloth with a little mild soap.

What is the best cutting technique?

Angle the hedge trimmer at about 15° relative to the hedge for optimal cutting. The blades cutting on both sides allow cutting in both directions. For a uniform height, stretch a string as a guide.

Can I use this hedge trimmer to cut grass?

No. This kit is designed exclusively for trimming hedges, bushes, and undergrowth. Do not use it to cut grass.

Which parts are considered wear parts?

The wear parts are the blade guide and the battery. The blade is a consumable. These parts are not covered by the warranty.

How to order replacement parts?

Go to www.isc-gmbh.info. You will need the appliance type, article number, identification number, and the part number.

What to do in case of appliance defect?

Register the defect on www.isc-gmbh.info with a precise description. Keep the proof of purchase. The 84-month warranty covers manufacturing or material defects, except normal wear or misuse.

How to store the hedge trimmer kit?

Store it in a dark, dry place, protected from frost and inaccessible to children. The ideal temperature is between 5 °C and 30 °C. Preferably keep it in its original packaging.

USER MANUAL GATS-E 20 Gardol

GB Original operating instructions Hedge trimmer mounting kit

Technical illustration of a mechanical tool with two views: top shows a straight rod with attached bracket, bottom shows a flanged cylindrical component (no text or symbols)

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Close-up of a mechanical screw with helical grooves and directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white sketch of a train track with tracks and a flag, no visible text or symbols

Black-and-white photo of a person pruning a leafy shrub with a long tool in the background (no visible text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a leafy hillside with two white arrows pointing upward and a white line with a scale bar on the right (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a cylindrical component inserted into a bracket (no text or symbols)

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When using the equipment, a few safety precautions 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 information 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.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

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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 safety 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 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.

CAUTION! All the instructions and information in the operating instructions issued for the base unit are not affected by these operating instructions and are still applicable.

Explanation of the symbols on the equipment and on the separate motor head (Fig. 10):

1. Warning!
2. Wear safety goggles, a face guard and ear protection.
3. Protect the equipment from rain and damp.
4. Electric shock can cause fatal injury. Keep a distance of at least 10 m from power cables.
5. Read the directions for use before operating the equipment.
6. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.
7. Watch out for falling and catapulting parts.
8. Keep your distance.
9. Wear safety gloves.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1)

1. Hedge trimmer mounting kit
2. Guard for hedge cutter blade

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified 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.
• 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.

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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!

• Hedge trimmer mounting kit
• Guard for hedge cutter blade
• Original operating instructions
• Safetyinstructions

3. Proper use

Hedge trimmer

The hedge trimmer mounting kit is allowed to be fitted only to motor heads/units approved by the manufacturer.

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.

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Please note that our equipment has not been designed 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.

4. Technical data

Cutter bar length: 450 mm
Max. cutting length: 400 mm
Tooth spacing: 16 mm
Cuts/min: 1700

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Sound and vibration

Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with ISO 22868. L_pA sound pressure level ..... 78,30 dB(A) K_pA uncertainty ..... 3 dB LWA sound power level measured .. 98.23 dB(A) K_WA uncertainty ..... 3 dB LWA sound power level guaranteed ... 102 dB(A)

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_h ≤ 2.5 m/s^2

The specified 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 specified value in exceptional circumstances.

The specified vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools.

The specified vibration value can be used for initial assessment of a harmful effect.

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.
  • Wear protective gloves.

5. Before starting the equipment

Caution! Do not fit 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 complete (Fig. 1).

5.1 Fitting the hedge trimmer mounting kit to the motor head (Fig. 2/3)

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.

5.2 Removing the hedge trimmer mounting kit from the motor head (Fig. 2/3)

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, allowing the mounting kit to be removed.

6. Working with the hedge trimmer mounting kit

- Check that the cutters work properly. The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite direc-

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tions, thus guaranteeing high cutting performance 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. 4).
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see Fig. 5).
• 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 branches which protrude beyond the guide line (see Fig. 6/7).
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped movements from the bottom up (see Fig. 8).

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

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Remove the battery pack before doing any cleaning and maintenance work.

7.1 Cleaning

• Regularly clean the clamping mechanism by blowing it out with compressed air or cleaning it with a brush. Do not use tools for cleaning.
• Keep the handles free of grease so that you can maintain a firm grip.
• Clean the equipment as required with a damp cloth and, if necessary, mild washing up li- quid.
• Never immerse the equipment in water or other liquids in order to clean it.
• Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety guards.
• 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 attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

7.2 Maintenance

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. 9).

7.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• 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.isc-gmbh.info

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent 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 offices.

9. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

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For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric 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 recycling 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 recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH.

Subject to technical changes

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Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests 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* Blade guide, Battery
Consumables* Blade
Missing parts

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. 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?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.

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Warranty certifi cate

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 device 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 guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. 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 affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification 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 commercial, 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 during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

4. 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 maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.

5. Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).

6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7. The guarantee is valid for a period of 84 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted 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 fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

8. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

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.

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Negotovost K_WA 3 dB

Sapma K _WA ......3dB

Subject to change without notice

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