GAS 4 8 FG - Grass trimmer EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GAS 4 8 FG EINHELL

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Items delivered: GAS 4.8F	GAS 4.8FG	GAS 7.2F	GAS 7.2FG
1 battery-powered grass cutter	●	●	●	●
1 rechargeable battery	●	●	●	●
1 battery charger	●	●	●	●
1 adapter for the battery charger	●	●	●	●
1 interlocking stem and handle		●		●

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The rating plate on the grass cutter is in German only. Enclosed you will find rating plates in English and French. The version printed in your language should be stuck over the German rating plate. Read these instructions carefully and observe the information contained in them. Acquaint yourself with the use of unit and observe the safety instructions. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as people, who are not acquainted with the instructions should not use these Accu Shears.

1. The rechargeable battery supplied with the grass cutter is not charged when delivered. Before using the grass cutter for the first time you must charge the battery.
2. The battery takes approximately five charging / discharging cycles to attain maximum capacity.
3. NC storage batteries discharge even when they are not being used. It is advisable, therefore, to charge the battery regularly. Capacity losses can be compensated by a daily recharge of approximately 30 minutes (use a time switch).
4. Check the mains voltage specified on the rating plate of the battery charger. Only ever connect the charger to a mains supply with the same voltage as quoted on the rating plate.
5. The battery becomes hot when used intensively. Allow the battery to cool to room temperature before you start to charge it.

2. Safety regulations:

Caution – Danger!

Cutting tools have an after-run.

●Before every use, inspect the unit. Do not use the unit if safety devices and/or the blades have been damaged or are worn out. Never operate the unit with the safety devices disassembled.
●Only use the unit for the purposes specified in these instructions.
- Do not wear loosely hanging clothes, jewelry etc. They could become caught in the machine. Wear non-slip shoes and gloves. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
●Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area.
●You are responsible for the safety of the working area.
- Inspect the area to be cut before beginning. Remove any objects from the area. Take care of

objects when working. If, in spite of that, you should contact any obstructions when cutting, turn off the unit, release switch on button and remove the object.

• If the cutting blades become blocked, turn off the unit, release switch on button and remove the object (thick branch, another object) by means of a blunt device. Never use your fingers to remove objects as blades can cause enormous cutting injuries.
  ●The charging cable should regularly be checked for signs of damage and aging (brittleness) and may only be used if it is in perfect condition.
  ●Only work when the visibility is good.
• Be particularly careful when walking backwards. You might stumble!
  ●Never leave the unit unattended at the working area. If you should interrupt your work, store the unit in a safe place.
• If you should interrupt your work and go to another working area, it is absolutely necessary to switch off the unit. (Release switch on button)
  ●Never use the unit when it is raining or in a damp, wet area.
  ●Protect your battery-powered grass cutter from moisture and rain.
• Keep the battery charger and grass cutter out of the reach of children.
  ●Never use the grass cutter and the battery charger near vapours and inflammable liquids.
  ●Never throw old batteries into an open fire. Risk of explosion!
• Do not dispose of old or defective batteries with your household refuse. Protect the environment! Cadmium is toxic. Old and defective batteries can be sent free of charge to Einhell for proper disposal or be handed over to special collection depots. If you do not know where to find such a collection depot, ask at your local council offices.
  ●Avoid contact with leaking batteries. If you touch a leaking battery by accident, wash the affected area of skin immediately with soap and water. If any battery acid gets into your eyes, rinse out with water for at least 10 minutes. Then consult a doctor at once.
  ●Guard the battery charger and the cable against damage and sharp edges. Have damaged cables replaced immediately by an electrician.

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3. Proper usage

The Accu Shears GAS 4.8F; GAS 4.8FG; GAS 7.2F; GAS 7.2FG have been designed for the cutting of grass edges and small grass surface in private gardens/hobby area.

It is absolutely necessary to observe the manufacturer's operating instructions to ensure the unit's proper functioning.

The operating instructions als contain advice for service, maintenance and repair.

Caution!

For safety reasons, the unit should not be used for cutting hedges or chopping in the sense of composting.

4. Technical data

GAS 4.8 F

Cutting width 70 mm

Operating time per charge max. 40 min

Cutting length per charge ca. 800 m

NC battery 4.8 volts / 1300 mAh

Power pack:

Mains voltage 230V ~ 50 Hz

Output:

Nominal voltage 6 V

Nominal current 300 mA

Nominal power 1.8 VA

GAS 7.2

Cutting width 70 mm

Operating time per charge max. 55 min

Cutting length per charge ca. 1100 m

NC battery 7.2 volts / 1300 mAh

Power pack:

Mains voltage 230V ~ 50 Hz

Output:

Nominal voltage 7.2 V

Nominal current 275 mA

Nominal power 1.98 VA

5. Putting into operation

Charging the NC battery

1. Open the lid of the battery box and pull the battery out of the handle.

2. Check that the mains voltage specified on the rating plate is the same as your local mains voltage. Connect the charging cable to the charging adapter and plug the charger in a socket-outlet. The green LED on the charging adapter indicates that charging voltage is available.

3. Insert the battery in the charging adapter. The red LED indicates that the battery is being charged. The charger does not switch off automatically when the battery is fully charged. An empty battery requires a maximum of 12 hours to be charged. Charging takes less time according to the level of the residual charge. While the battery is being charged it may become warm. This is normal.

If you find it impossible to charge the battery, please check

• whether there is voltage at the socket-outlet,
• whether the charging contacts on the battery charger make proper contact.

If you still fail to charge the battery, please return

●the power pack

●the charging adapter

●and the battery

to our Customer Service Centre.

Timely recharging of the NC battery will help to prolong its useful life. This is particularly important when you notice that the battery-powered grass cutter is beginning to cut less efficiently.

Never allow the battery to discharge fully. You will be left with a defective NC battery!

Using the Shears

The area to be cut should first be cleared of stones and other solid objects. Pull the knife guard toward the back until it latches firmly in place. The starting inhibitor prevents your Einhell grass cutter from being switched on unintentionally. To start up the battery-powered grass cutter, slide the starting inhibitor towards the back to unlock it. Then press the ON button. When you are finished with your work, release the catch and push the knife guard back to the front again in order to rule out injury.

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Cutting grass:

Simply push the cutter on its wheels over the ground. This ensures a constant even cutting height. The large contact surface makes the shears easy to handle. The best cutting results are obtained with dry grass. However, there is no electrical danger when the grass is for instance damp.

When cutting power drops considerably, re-charge shears immediately to prevent cells from becoming completely empty.

This switching device that have been installed on the unit by the manufacturer may not be removed or by-passed, e.g. by binding a switch to the handle. This may cause fatal injury and the unit does not switch off automatically.

6. Fitting the stem and handle

(applies only to GAS 4.8 FG and GAS 7.2 FG)

Cut lawn edges without bending or kneeling. With the interlocking stem and handle you can push the battery-powered grass cutter on its wheels over the lawn.

Plug the tubes together and fasten with two knurled screws. Remove the stem contact caps.

Finally, use 2 knurled screws to join the fitted stem to the handle of the battery-powered grass cutter.

7. Fitting the knife set

Important!

Always take the battery out of the grass cutter before you fit or remove the knife set. Otherwise there is a risk of injury!

Undo the 4 screws and remove the complete knife set. When you insert the new knife, make sure that it latches into position. Finally, refasten the 4 screws.

8. Maintenance

To achieve good cutting results, always use sharp knives. They can be sharpened by using a sharpening stone. We especially recommend always immediate removal of notches and burrs which could be caused by stones. The possibility of separating the upper and lower blades makes sharpening

especially easy. The shears should be cleaned thoroughly before and after use. A few drops of oil (e.g. sewing machine oil) applied to the blades improve the cutting performance. However never grease the blades.

For a constant clean cut it is necessary to remove grass residues and dirt even between upper and lower blade. Therefore, disassemble and clean the blades also at this place from time to time.

Due to risk of personal injury and material damage, never clean the unit with running water, especially not under high pressure. Store the grass shears in a dry and frostfree place. Kepp out of the reach of children. Cover the blade with sheath for storage.

9. Remedying faults

The unit does not cut well:

Check the blades and change them if necessary.

For all other malfunctions, please get in touch with your Einhell Customer Service Centre.

We expressly point out that – according to product liability law – we are not liable for damage caused by our equipment if it is due to improper repair, and if, in case of exchange, Original EINHELL parts or parts approved by us were not used. The same applies to supplementary parts and accessories.

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1. Remarques importantes:

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The guarantee period begins on the sales date and is valid for 1 year.

Responsibility is assumed for faulty construction or material or functional defects.

Any necessary replacement parts an necessary repair work are free of charge.

We do not assume responsibility for consequential damage.

Your customer service partner

NL EINHELL-GARANTIE

Eschenstraße 6 · D-94405 Landau/Isar (Germany)

32, Craven Court Winwick Quay

Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8QU

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5, allée Joseph Cugnot, Z.I. du Phare

F-33700 Merignac

Technical changes subject to change