GHT 55 18-EC - Hedge trimmers Flex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GHT 55 18-EC Flex

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H1 0° FLEX

H2 Left 45° FLEX

H3 Left 90° FLEX

H4 Right 45° FLEX

H5 Right 90° FLEX

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Technical Director Head of Quality

Department (QD)

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING!

Denotes impending danger. Non-observance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries.

CAUTION!

Denotes a possibly dangerous situation. Non-observance of this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property.

NOTE

Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the power tool

To reduce the risk of injury, read the operating instructions!

Wear ear protection

Wear eye protection

DANGER - Keep hands away from blade

Disposal information for the old machine

V Volts

min^-1 Rotation rate

For your safety

WARNING!

Before using the power tool, please read the follow:

– these operating instructions,
- the "General safety instructions" on the handling of power tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
– the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the prevention of accidents.

This power tool is state of the art and has been constructed in accordance with the acknowledged safety regulations.

Nevertheless, when in use, the power tool may be a danger to life and limb of the user or a third party, or the power tool or other property may be damaged.

The hedge trimmer may be used only –asintended,

– in perfect working order.

Faults which impair safety must be repaired immediately.

Intended use

The hedge trimmer GHT 55 18-EC is designed for trimming hedges, bushes and shrubs.

Safety instructions for hedge trimmer

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 future reference.

■ 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.
- 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.
■ Wear ear protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce the risk of hearing loss.
- Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
■ When clearing jammed material or servicing the hedge trimmer, make sure all power switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge

trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.

■ When clearing jammed material or servicing the hedge trimmer, make sure all power switches are off and the lock-off is in the locked position. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious 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.
■ When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always use the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Noise and vibration

The noise and vibration values have been determined in accordance with EN 62841. The A-weighted noise level of the power tool is typically:

– Sound pressure level L_pA 69 dB(A);
- Sound power level L_WA : 89 dB(A);
– Uncertainty: K = 2,38 dB.

Total vibration value:

- Emission value a_h : ≤ 2,5 m/s

- Uncertainty: K = 1,5 m/s

CAUTION!

The indicated measurements refer to new power tools. Daily use causes the noise and vibration values to change.

NOTE

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a measurement method standardized in EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another.

That the declared vibration total value(s) and the declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different cutting accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission level may differ.

This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. To make an accurate estimation of the vibration exposure level, it is also necessary to take into account the times when the tool is switched off or running but not actually in use.

This may significantly decrease the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the cutting accessories, keep the hands warm, organization of work patterns.

WARNING!

• that the vibration and noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared values depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed; and
• of the need to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

CAUTION!

Wear ear defenders at a sound pressure above 85 dB(A).

Technical data

Tool GHT 55 18-EC
Type Hedge Trimmer
Rated voltage Vdc	18
No-load speed r.p.m 0 - 1400
Blade length cm 5	1
Max cutting capacity	mm 25
Weight according to “EPTA Procedure 01/2003” (without battery)	kg 2,8
Battery AP 2.5 AP	5.0 AP 8.0
Weight of battery	0.42	0.72 1.18
Working temperature	-4~40°C
Storage temperature	<50°C
Charging temperature	4~40°C
Charger	CA 10.8/18.0, CA 18.0-LD

Overview (see figure A)

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

1 Blade
2 Safety guard
3 Safety switch
4 Front handle
5 Air vents
6 Main handle
7 Battery pack release button
8 Power bar button
9 Battery pack
10 On/off switch
11 Angle adjustment button
12 Blade cover

Operating instructions

WARNING!

Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the hedge trimmer in unexpected situations.

WARNING!

Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Before switching on the power tool

Unpack the power tool and accessories and check that no parts are missing or damaged. Remove the blade cover from the cutting device.

NOTE

The batteries are not fully charged on delivery. Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries fully. Refer to the charger operating manual.

Inserting/replacing the battery

■ Press the charged battery into the power tool until it clicks into place (see figure B).
■ To remove, press the release button(1.) and pull out the battery(2.) (see figure C).

CAUTION!

When the device is not in use, protect the battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard!

Battery state of charge

■ Press the button to check the state of charge at the state of charge indicator LEDs. If one of the LEDs flashes, the battery must be recharged. If none of the LEDs light up after the button is pressed, the battery is faulty and must be replaced. The indicator goes out after 5 seconds.

NOTE

Follow the instructions for charging the battery set out in the charger operating manual.

Switching on the power tool (see figure D)

■ To switch the power tool on:

Hold the power tool with one hand at the main handle and with the other at the front handle.

Press the on/off switch and the safety switch at the same time.

■ To switch the power tool off:

Switch the power tool off releasing either the on/off switch or the safety switch.

Angle Adjustment (see figure E-G)

■ The angle of the main handle can be adjusted in five positions (see figure H1-H5).
■ Press the angle adjustment button and hold it in position.
■ Turn the main handle clockwise or counterclockwise.
■ Release the angle adjustment button and turn the main handle until it locks in place.

WARNING!

The hedge trimmer will not run unless the main handle locks in place.

Trimming

■ Cut and remove branches exceeding the cutting capacity of this product using a proper pruner before operation.
■ Move the cutting device lightly through the cutting surface in a sweeping motion following the shape of the hedge or shrub.
■ A slight tilt downwards of the cutting device in the direction of motion is recommended for optimum cutting performance.
■ Do not to rush and do not attempt to cut too much with one stroke of the cutting device.
■ First cut both sides from the bottom cutting upwards to the top. This will prevent any of the trimmings falling into the path of the area still to be cut (see figure I).
■ After cutting the sides proceed to the top. Try to keep the cutting device angled at approximately 15^ to the cutting surface (see figure J).
- Cut in a number of stages if the area being cut is particularly long to achieve a better result; smaller trimmings will allow for easy composting.

Maintenance and care

WARNING!

Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Cleaning

CAUTION!

When cleaning with compress air, always wear goggles.

Regularly clean the power tool and ventilation slots. Frequency of cleaning is dependent on the material and duration of use. Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry compressed air.

Blade cleaning and lubricating

• Keep the blade clean and free of debris. Remove trimmings.
  ■ Apply a small amount of suitable lubricant on the cutting device to retain a good cutting performance.
• Keep the blade sharp. Have a worn or damaged cutting device replaced with a new one of the same type by a qualified specialist.
  ■ Adjustment of the distance between blades is not necessary as this is predetermined by the manufacturer.
  ■ If the cutting device overheats during operation, it is necessary to lubricate the internal surfaces of the blades. (see figure K)

Repairs

Repairs may be carried out by an authorized customer service center only.

Spare parts and accessories

Other accessories, in particular cutting accessories, can be found in the manufacturer's catalogues. Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www.flex-tools.com.

Disposal information

WARNING!

Render redundant power tools unusable:

• mains operated power tool by removing
  – the power cord, battery operated power tool by removing the battery.

EU countries only

Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste!

In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Raw material recovery instead of waste disposal.

Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.

WARNING!

Do not throw batteries into the household waste, fire or water. Do not open used batteries.

EU countries only:

In accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC defective or used batteries must be recycled.

NOTE

Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

(€-Declaration of conformity

We declare on our sole responsibility that the product described in "Technical specifications" conforms to the following standards or normative documents:

EN 62841 in accordance with the regulations of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU.

Responsible for technical documents:

Technical Director Head of Quality

Department (QD)

Exemption from liability

The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product. The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage which was caused by improper use of the product or by use of the product with products from other manufacturers.

Declaration of Conformity

We as the manufacturer: FLEX

Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of The Supply of Machinery

(Safety) Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations

S.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in accordance with the following designated Standards:

BS EN 62841-1:2015+A11:2022

BS EN 62841-4-2:2019+A1:2022+A11:2022

BS EN IEC 55014-1:2021

BS EN IEC 55014-2:2021

Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany.

Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical Director - FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH

Contact details for Great Britain: FLEX Power Tools Limited, Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

Technical Director Head of Quality

Department (QD)

10.08.2023

- Negotovost: K = 2,38 dB.