KALITGTSETAHedge Trimmer

USER MANUAL

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Safety Information

Warning!

Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain or wet conditions!

Read the instructions for use before use!

Wear eye protection and ear plugs!

If the cable is damaged or cut, pull out the power plug from the mains immediately.

The equipment complies with the safety regulations required for electrical equipment.

Read through the instructions for use before starting up the equipment.Improper use can lead to personal injury and property damage. Persons, who are not familiarwith the instructions, may not operate the equipment. Keep the instructions for use in safe custody.

Children and youths are not permitted to operate the equipment.

1. Safety Information

1) Work area safetya) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clutteredor dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence of

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractionscan cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.Never modify the plug in any way. Do notuse any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed orgrounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,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 wetconditions. 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 and moving parts.Damaged or entangled cords increase therisk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors,use an extension cord suitable for outdooruse. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f ) If operating a power tool in a damp locationis unavoidable, use a residual current 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 anduse common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are

or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach ofchildren and do not allow persons unfamiliarwith the power tool or these instructionsto operate the power tool.Power tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and

tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power toolrepaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and toolbits etc. in accordance with these instructions,taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care

by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

when used with another battery pack.

designated battery packs. Use of any otherbattery packs may create a risk of injury

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it

b) Use personal protective equipment. Alwayswear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

connecting to power source and/or batterypack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying

energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench beforeturning 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 footingand balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.

f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothingor jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing 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 connectionof dust extraction and collection facilities,ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower 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

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and

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the cutter blade stopped. When transporting

the cutting device cover. Proper handling ofthe hedge trimmer will reduce possible personalinjury from the cutter blades.

. Keep cable away from cutting area. Duringoperation the cable may be hidden in shrubsand can be accidentally cut by the blade.

2. Proper use

This hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges,bushes and shrubs.

The machine is to be used only for its prescribedpurpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case ofmisuse. 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 beendesigned for use in commercial, trade or industrialapplications. Our warranty will be voided if themachine is used in commercial, trade or industrialbusinesses or for equivalent purposes.

3. Layout (B1,B2)

1. Cutter rail2. Hand guard3. Steady grip with button switch4. Handle with button switch5. Battery charger 6. Battery 7. Impact guard8. Cutter guard

4. Before starting

Charging the battery (B3-B5)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment.Press the locking buttons to release the battery pack (B3,B4).2. Place the plug of charger (5) in a 100-240 V~/

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

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may beejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6) Service

repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack ofexperience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance by a person responsiblefor their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure thatthey do not play with the appliance.

. Keep all parts of the body away from thecutter blade. Do not remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving.

jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.

. Always ensure all handles and guards are

. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with

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6. Technical data

Cutting length: 510 mmBattery type: Li-IonTooth spacing: 14 mmCuts/min: 1100Charging time: 1 hSound pressure level, LpA : 71,5 dBSound power level, LWA: 91,5 dBFront handle vibration ahv: ≤1,303 m/s2

Rear handle vibration ahv: ≤ 1,362 m/s2

Weight: 2,6 kg

Battery pack

Voltage: 18 V DCCapacity: 1,3 Ah

Battery charger

Mains voltage: 100-240 V ~/ 50-60 HzOutput voltage/current: 21 V DC / 1500 mA

The declared vibration emission value is for astandardized test were measured and comparedto a power tool can be used with another;- The declared vibration emission value can beused for an initial assessment of the suspension.- The vibration emission value may change

which the tool is used;- Try to keep the burden of vibrations as lowas possible. Examples of measures to reducevibration exposure are to wear gloves when usingthe tool and the limitation of working hours.Here are all the shares of the operating cycle areconsidered (such as times when the switch is

runs without a load).

50-60 Hz socket.The green LED will be permanently lit.- Push the battery pack onto the battery charger. The red LED will come on to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. When the

permanently lit. The time it takes to fully recharge an empty battery is approximately 1 hour.

Never fully discharge the battery pack. This will cause it to develop a defect.

5. Operation

Switching ON/OFF.The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed safety switch. The machine works only when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 1 / Item 3) and pressed with one hand and the switch on the handle (B1 / Item 4) and the safety lock-

If either switch is released, the cutters will stop moving.

Please watch out for the cutters as they slow down to a standstill.

Notes on working practice (B6-B9)

. A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs andbushes 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. (B7)

. The twin-bladed cutters rotate in oppositedirections, thus enabling cutting in both directions (see B6).

. It is recommended to tie a guide line of string orthe like along the hedge so that you cut the

protrude beyond the guide line. (B8). Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shapedmovements from the bottom up. (B9)

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8. Repairs

Only use accessories and spare partsrecommended by the manufacturer. If theequipment should fail some day in spite of ourquality controls and your maintenance, only haveit repaired by an authorised electrician.

If the supply cord of the appliance is damaged,this has to be done by the manufacturer or hisagent or electrician in order to avoid a safetyhazard.

9. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system.

The unit and its accessories are made of varioustypes of material, such as metal and plastic.Defective components must be disposed of asspecial waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and orderingof spare parts

from the hedge trimmer, before putting down or cleaning.

7.1 Cleaning

. Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motorhousing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow itwith compressed air at low pressure.

. We recommend that you clean the device

. 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.

. Remove deposits from the guard hood with abrush.

7.2 Maintenance

. The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated atregular intervals in order to ensure bestperformance at all times. Remove deposits with a

. There are no parts inside the equipment whichrequire additional maintenance.

. The hedge trimmer can be hung on a nail,screw or the like for storage using the hole in theimpact guard (B11).

7.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when orderingreplacement parts:. Type of machine. Article number of the machine