PE-AGS 18 Li Basic - Grass trimmer Pattfield - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PE-AGS 18 Li Basic Pattfield

Thank you! We are convinced that this machine will ex- ceed your expectations and wish you joy while using it. Please read this user manual completely and observe the safety instructions. Scope of delivery 1x Grass and bush shear 1x Grass cutter with guard 1x Bush cutter with guard If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your Hornbach Store. Table of content Scope of Delivery 97 Symbols 97 Safety Instructions 98 Product Overview 102 Intended Use 102 Using the machine 102 Attach Battery 103 Changing Blades 103 Technical Data 104 Noise & Vibration 104 Replacement Parts 104 Care & Maintenance 105 Troubleshooting 105 Declaration of conformity 106 Warranty 107 Disposal 108 Symbols Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for further reference.

Keep all other persons away from the danger zone.

Protect the tool from the damp and never expose it to rain.

Important! The cutter blades continue to run after the motor is switched o . Wait for the blades to come to a stand- still. Risk of injury!

Safety Instructions WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for fu- ture reference. The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut- tered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, ra- diators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) If operating a power tool in a damp loca- tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur- rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. 3 PERSONAL SAFETY a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Al- ways wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec- tion used for appropriate conditions will re- duce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position before connecting to power source and/or bat- tery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be- fore turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpect- ed situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth- ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, cloth- ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connec- tion of dust extraction and collection fa- cilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. h) Do not let familiarity gained from fre- quent use of tools allow you to becomeEN

complacent and ignore tool safety prin- ciples. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor- rect power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjust- ments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety meas- ures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis- alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condi- tion that may aect the power tool’s op- eration. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for op- erations dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. h) 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 tool in unexpected situations.

5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Recharge only with the charger speci- fied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any oth- er battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. c) 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 connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addi- tionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. 6 SERVICE a) Have your power tool serviced by a qual- ified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintaine d. b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be per- formed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRASS

SHEARS a) Before you begin your work, examine the material you want to cut. Remove any for- eign bodies. Keep a continuous watch out for foreign bodies while you are working. If you come across any foreign bodies while cutting, turn o the device (release the ON button) and remove the items in question.EN

b) Keep the device at a suitable distance from your body while working. Only switch on the device when all parts of the body are well out of the way. c) Make sure that no people or animals ever come within the working or swiveling range of the device. d) Only use the device in broad daylight or make sure that you provide adequate arti- ficial light. Important! The cutting tools continue running on after the device has been switched o. e) When the device is not in use, make sure that it is stored in such a way that there is no risk of hands coming into contact with the cutting blades. f) If the cutting blades get jammed while cut- ting, turn o the device (release the ON button) and remove the object in question (thick branch, foreign body) with a suitable blunt aid. Never remove any such objects with your fingers as the pretensioned blade can cause serious injuries through cutting. g) Keep the air vents clean. h) Keep the charging cable away from the blades. Never use the device with the charging cable plugged in.

i) We recommend that you use a socket with

a residual current device with maximum 30mA tripping current for the charger. j) Never attempt to remove the cuttings with the motor running or to hold material you wish to cut. Always switch o the device before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings. k) Make sure you keep all parts of your body away from the blade. Never attempt to re- move the cuttings with the blade running or to hold the material you wish to cut. Always switch o the equipment before attempting to remove any jammed cuttings. A single moment of carelessness when using the hedge trimmer can result in serious injuries. l) Carry the hedge trimmer by its handle with the blades at a standstill. Always fit the pro- tective cover when transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it into storage. Careful handling of the equipment reduces the like- lihood of injury by the blade.

Hold the power tool by the insulated handles because the blade may strike concealed power cables. Contact between the blade and a live cable can make the metal parts of the equipment live and cause an electric shock. n) Hold the equipment correctly, for example with both hands if the equipment is fitted with two handles. o) Make sure you stand squarely at all times while working. Be careful when walking backwards. Tripping hazard! p) Never leave the equipment unsupervised in the work area. If you stop work for a while, leave the equipment in a safe place. q) If you stop your work in order to go to an- other area to work, you must make sure that the equipment is switched o while you are going there. r) Make sure you maintain a steady foothold on inclines at all times; walk – do not run. s) It is prohibited to work when there is a risk of bad weather or lightning. t ) Ensure that somebody is in the vicinity (but at a safe distance) in case of an accident. Warning! The switching arrange- ments installed on the tool by the manufacturer must not be removed or by passed, e.g. by fitting a switching button to the handle, as this may result in risk of in- jury and the tool will no longer switch o automatically. Do not lose this safety Information.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

a) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.EN

b) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Familiarize yourself with the operator con- trols and proper operation of the machine. Local regulations may set minimum age requirements for the user. c) Always keep in mind that the operator or user of the equipment is responsible for ac- cidents or risks involving other persons or their property. d) Never use the machine with safety devices which are damaged or fi tted in the wrong position. e) Beware of injuries to your feet and hands by the cutting mechanism. f) Use only spare parts and accessories which are recommended by the manufac- turer.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON

RISKS DUE TO VIBRATION

a) The declared vibration data represents the main applications of the appliance, but dif- ferent uses of the appliance or poor mainte- nance can result in dierent vibration data. This may significantly increase the vibration level over the total working period. b) Additional safety measure shall be taken to protect the user from eects of vibration. Maintain the appliance and its accessories, keep hands warm and organize work pat- terns and periods.

FOR USE OF BATTERIES

a) Do not open, dismantle, shred or short-cir- cuit batteries. Danger of explosion. b) Batteries (battery pack or batteries in- stalled) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Pro- tect from mechanical shock. Keep dry and clean. Keep away from children. c) Dispose of properly. Pay attention to envi- ronmental aspects of battery disposal. Do not dispose of in household waste. d) Remove batteries when not using the tool for a longer period of time. e) In case of battery leakage, remove the bat- teries and clean the battery compartment thoroughly. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. f) In case of damage and improper use of the battery, Vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.EN

Using the machine Cutting grass The grass cutter can be used to cut edges of lawns and small areas of grass. The best re- sults are achieved when the lawn is dry.

1. Mount the grass cutter blade 3 to the

machine and take o the grass cutter guard4.

2. Press the safety lock-o7 and press the

on/o switch8 at the same time to start the machine.

3. Guide the grass cutter above the ground.

4. Watch out for foreign objects in or on the

grass which could damage the blades. Trimming bushes When is the best time to trim bushes? As a general rule, bushes which lose their leaves in the autumn should be trimmed in June and October. Bushes which do not lose their leaves should be cut in April and August. The best results are achieved when the bush is dry.

1. Mount the bush cutter blade 5 to the

machine and take o the bush cutter guard6.

2. Press the safety lock-o7 and press the

on/o switch8 at the same time to start the machine.

3. Guide the bush cutter to the bush and

watch out for foreign objects in or on the bush which could damage the blades.

4. When you notice a drop in cutting perfor-

mance, re-charge the tool immediately so that the battery does not become fully discharged. Intended use This garden tool is – intended for cutting and trimming grass, hedges and bushes which have maximum branch thickness of 8mm; – designed for maintaining grass, hedges and bushes in the private sector, – to use according to the descriptions and safety instructions indicated in this operat- ing manual. The appliance is not intended for commercial use. Any other use ´or modification to the ap- pliance is considered as improper use and could cause considerable dangers. Product overview 1 Handle 2 Blade release lever 3 Grass cutter blade 4 Grass cutter guard 5 Bush cutter blade 6 Bush cutter guard 7 Safety lock-o 8 On/O switch 9 Battery slotEN

ATTACH BATTERY Slide the battery into the battery slot9.

INSTALL GRASS CUTTER BLADE

Attach the rear end of the grass cut- ter blade 3 into the machine, press the blade release lever2 and push the blades upwards until they click in place.

INSTALL BUSH CUTTER BLADE

Attach the rear end of the bush cut- ter blade 5 into the machine, press the blade release lever2 and push the blades upwards until they click in place.

Press the safety lock-o 7 and hold pressed while pressing the on/o switch8 to start the machine.

Press the blade release lever2 to re- lease the installed blade. RELEASE BATTERY Press the release switch on the battery and remove the battery.

Caution! Only use the intended bat- tery with the machine. Caution! To prevent injuries, slide the blade guard over the blade Caution! The blade will fall out when the blade release lever is pressed! Caution! Make sure the machine is switched o and the battery is removed. GUARDS If the blades are not used or stored, make sure that the guard is installed.EN

Technical Data 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 re- quired Type Grass and bush shear Nominal voltage 18V No-load speed (n

) 1200/min Cutting width of grass cutter 100mm Cutting length of bush cutter 200mm Maximum branch thickness 8mm Protection Class III Net weight 0.66kg Sound pressure level (L

) 63.4dB(A) / Uncertainty K = 2.09dB(A) Measured sound power level (L

) ≤ 2.5m/s² Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s² Please observe the article number on the type plate of the appliance. The trade names of the individual appliance may vary. Noise & Vibration The values given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a stand- ardized measurement procedure specified in EN 60745 and can be used to compare ap- pliances. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. Warning! The vibration emission during actual use can dier from the declared total value depending on the use of the appliance.EN

Care & Maintenance Warning! Make sure the appliance is switched o and the battery is re- moved. - Once you have removed the blade you will be able to see the toothed wheels of the gear unit. Make sure that no dirt gets into the gear unit when you change the blade. - 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. - Clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it. - Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. - Never use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. - Ensure that no water can seep into the de- vice. - A few drops of oil (e.g. sewing machine oil) will improve the cutting performance of the blades. - Never apply any grease to the blades. - Keep the blades sharp at all times to achieve good results. - In particular we recommend that you imme- diately level o any jags or ridges caused by stones or the like. - The tool should be thoroughly cleaned both before and after use. - There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance. Caution! Never clean the tool un- der running water - and particularly never with high pressure - because of the potential danger to persons and property. Keep your cordless grass cutter and hedge trimmer in a dry and frostproof place. Choose a place that children are unable to enter. Troubleshooting Warning! Make sure the appliance is switched o and the battery is removed. Always wear protective gloves. Problem Possible cause Solution Motor does not run The battery is empty Recharge the battery Power turned o Turn power on If the device still does not work even with a voltage supply, please send it to our customer services department at the address indicated.EN

Declaration of Conformity We declare, that the product described in Technical Data: 18 V Battery Grass and Bush Shear PE-AGS 18 Li Basic manufactured for: Hornbach Baumarkt AG Hornbachstraße 11 76879 Bornheim / Germany is in conformity with the following directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and in accordance to the following applicable harmonized standards: EN 60745-1:2009+A11 EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1 EN 60335-1:2012+A11 EN 50636-2-94:2014 EN 62233:2008 EN 55014-1:2006+A2 EN 55014-2:1997+A2 The conformity with the Noise Emission of Outdoor Equipment Directive is verified by the conformity assessment procedure according to annex V, and the Directive 2005/88/EC. Measured sound power level: 83.4 dB (A) Guaranteed sound power level: 86 dB (A) Andreas Back Head of Quality Management, environment & CSR Person authorised to compile the technical file Bornheim, 12.09.2016 Hornbach Baumarkt AG Hornbachstraße 11 76879 Bornheim / GermanyEN

Warranty This Pattfield item has been produced accord- ing to state-of-the-art production methods and is subject to ongoing strict quality control. Hornbach Baumarkt AG, Hornbachstrasse 11, 76879 Bornheim, Germany, guarantees the quality of the machines according to the fol- lowing terms and conditions.

The warranty period is 3 years. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please retain the original receipt or invoice in order to be able to furnish evidence of the date of purchase.

The warranty applies exclusively to production or material defects. The warranty applies only in the case of private use of the item. The warranty does not apply to defects result- ing from

• misuse or improper use,

• use of force or external influences,

• damage due to failure to observe the instal- lation instructions or instructions for use,

• connecting to an incorrect grid voltage or current type,

• unprofessional installation,

• overloading the device,

• use of non-approved attachments or acces- sories,

• failure to observe the maintenance and safety instructions,

• entry of foreign matter into the device,

• wear and tear due to normal use or

• commercial use. Furthermore, the warranty does not cover damage to parts subject to wear and tear, which is caused by normal wear and tear. The warranty does not comprise any collateral or consequential damage or possible installation and dismantling costs in the event of a war- ranty incident.

3. Warranty Services

During the warranty period, the warrantor will inspect the defective item in order to deter- mine whether a warranty incident is on hand. If a warranty incident is on hand, the warran- tor will repair or replace the item at his own expense. If the item is no longer available at the time of the warranty incident, the warran- tor may replace the item with a similar prod- uct. The replaced item or part shall become property of the warrantor. Warranty services (repair or replacement) do not extend the warranty period. Warranty ser- vices do not result in any new warranty.

For warranty claims, please contact the near- est HORNBACH DIY store. You can find it at www.hornbach.com. Warranty claims will only be accepted if the original receipt or invoice is produced.

The warranty does not restrict your statutory rights regarding warranty and product liability.EN

Disposal The crossed-out wheeled bin logo requires the separate collection of waste electric and electronic equip- ment (WEEE). Such equipment may contain dangerous and hazardous substanc- es. These tools must be returned to a desig- nated collection point for the recycling of WEEE and must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste. By doing so, you will help to conserve resources and protect the environ- ment. Contact your local authorities for more information. Children must not play with plastic bags and packaging material, due to possible injury or danger of suocation. Store such material safely or dispose of environmentally friendly. Used batteries must be disposed of properly. Battery selling stores and municipal collection points oer special containers for battery dis- posal.