OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Cordless Grass / Shrub Shear

Model M1E-LD-115/C

(wheels and telescopic handle optional extra)

For correct usage, read these instructions carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Imported by Winning Deals Ltd M5 3EJ

Intended Use

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This cordless grass / shrub shear are only intended for domestic light trimming of garden hedges, shrubs and lawn edges in your private domestic and hobby gardens. It is not suitable for commercial purposes, and any such use will void the guarantee.

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Use the tool in right way, Do not force the tool for purposes not intended.

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This equipment is not designed to be used by children or people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge of the equipment.

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KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.

Description Of Parts

( wheels and telescopic handle parts optional extra)

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Soft grip main handle

Safety lock on main handle

3 Main housing

4 Grass shear blade

5 On/off trigger on main handle

6 Trimming blade

7 SDS blade cover

8 SDS blade release switch

9 Handle connector

10 Release button

11 Wheel holder

12 Wheel

13 Wheel cart

14 Telescopic tube

15 Adjusting bolt

16 Telescopic handle

17 Safety lock on telescopic handle

18 On/off trigger on telescopic handle

19 Charging inlet/ Inlet For Handle connector

20 LED light

21 Battery charger

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Explanation of symbols:

Safety Precautions

Warning notice

Read the instruction manual.

Do not expose the tool to rain.

Warning! The cutting blades continue to move after switching off.

Warning! Keep bystanders away.

Only use the battery charger indoors.

Battery charger contains a safety transformer

Eye protection must be used

WARNING!

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Before adjusting or cleaning the trimming shears, make sure that they are switched off first.

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When in use keep your hands well away from the moving blades.

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When switching the trimming shears off, keep your hands well away from the blades, as they will continue to turn for a short time after switching off.

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Use the tool correctly and do not force it to perform jobs for which it was not intended.

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Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

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The user is responsibl e for any accidents involving other people or anyone’s property.

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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

 The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your battery operated (cordless) trimming shears.

Work area

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Keep the work area clean and well lit, as cluttered and dark areas can result in accidents.

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Power tools create sparks, which may ignite dust or fumes. For this reason, do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

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While operating the power tool, keep children and bystanders away as distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

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Make sure the power rating on the plug matches the outlet.

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Never modify the plug in any way.

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Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

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To prevent the risk of electric shock, when operating the tool avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators and never operate the tool in the rain. You must also never expose the tool to moisture.

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Never use the power cable for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

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Damaged or entangled cables can increase the risk of electric shock, for this reason; keep the power cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

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Personal safety

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

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The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend the use of a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over glasses, or standard glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection, which conforms to

ANSI Z87.1. To prevent the risk of injury, you must also wear non-slip safety shoes, hardhat, earmuffs and dust mask when required.

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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating the tool, as they could become caught in the moving parts. If you have long hair keep it tied back above shoulder height.

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To prevent unintentional starting of the tool, ensure the safety switch is in the offposition before connecting it to the mains power supply, or when picking up or carrying the tool. Never carry the power tool with your finger on the power trigger.

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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 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.

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To maintain full control of the tool, keep a proper footing at all times with your weight evenly balanced over both feet and never overreach.

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To maintain full control of the tool, keep the handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Power tool use and care

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Do not force the power tool to do jobs for which it was not intended. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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Do not use the power tool if the power switch is faulty. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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To prevent the risk of accidentally starting the tool, make sure the tool is disconnected from the mains power supply before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

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Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. When not in use store the tool out of the reach of children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool (or these instructions) to operate it.

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To prevent the risk of accidents, periodically check the tool for misalignment, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the operation of the power tool. If the tool is damaged in any way, take it to your local hardware store for repair.

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Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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Use the power tool and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions, and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for jobs for which it was not intended could result in injury.

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To ensure that the power tool is safe, have it serviced at your local hardware store using only identical replacement parts.

Special safety warning for this product

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Only use this tool in daylight, or good artificial light.

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When in use, keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the blades are moving.

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Make sure the power switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the machine can result in serious personal injury.

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Carry the tool by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the tool, always fit the blade protector. Proper handling of the machine will reduce possible personal injury from the blades.

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Only switch the motor on when your hands and feet are away from the cutting blades.

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Always disconnect the machine from the power supply whenever the following conditions apply:

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Whenever leaving the tool unattended.

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Before clearing a blockage.

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Before checking, cleaning or working on the unit.

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After striking a foreign object.

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Whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally.

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Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear from debris.

Battery/Battery charger safety warnings

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To prevent the risk of electric shock, protect the battery charger from rain and moisture.

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Recharge the battery only with the charger provided. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

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The supplied battery charger is only suitable for charging the trimming shears and, to prevent the risk of fire and explosion must not be used for charging any other tool.

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Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and plug for signs of damage. If the battery charger is damaged, do not use it or attempt to repair it. Instead take it to your local hardware store for repair, as damaged battery chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.

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To prevent the risk of fire, do not operate the battery charger on flammable surfaces

(e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in combustible environments.

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If the trimming shears are dropped, or subjected to a hard impact, liquid can be ejected from the battery. Should this liquid accidentally contact your skin, immediately flush the area with water as it can cause irritation and even burns. Should the liquid contact your eyes you will also need to seek medical attention.

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To prevent the risk of short circuit, do not open the battery yourself.

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To prevent the risk of explosion, protect the battery from heat, such as continuous sunlight or fire.

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To prevent the risk of explosion, do not short-circuit the battery.

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If the battery becomes damaged due to improper use, vapour may be emitted. Should this happen get fresh air and consult a doctor should any respiratory complaint develop.

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Delivered Items

Carefully remove the tool from its packaging and check that the below contents are included:

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Shear with grass shear blade assembled

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Shrub shear blade

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Telescopic tube with assembled handle (optional extra)

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Two wheels and one wheel shaft (optional extra)

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Wheel cart (optional extra)

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Battery charger

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Operating instructions

Product Specifications

Item

Battery pack voltage

Battery pack capacity

M1E-LD-115/C

DC 3.6V

1300mAH

Battery type

No load speed

Lithium-ion

950rpm

Grass shear blade cutting width 80mm

Trimming blade cutting length 115mm

Tooth spacing:

Maximum cutting capacity

Noise power level LWA

Noise pressure level LPA

Vibration

Charger (adaptor) input

Battery Charging time

8 mm

4.50mm

84 dB (A)

64dB (A)

< 2.5 m/s

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AC 230-240 V 50Hz

3-5 hour

Before Use

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The battery should be fully charged before using for the first time. The charging time is about 3-5 hours.

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The battery charger supplied matches the lithium battery installed in the trimming shears, and you must not use any other charger to recharge the trimming shears.

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To protect the lithium battery against deep discharging, when the battery is flat ， the tool will automatically switch off via a protective circuit. The blade will stop moving and a slight whistling sound will be heard.

If the On/Off switch is used continually, the lithium battery can be damaged.

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20

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Fig. 1

Charging Procedure (Fig. 1)

1. Insert the charger cable into charging inlet (19) on the tool.

2. Making sure the wall outlet in your home is normal household voltage (AC 230-240 V,

50Hz); insert the battery charger plug into the mains power supply.

3. The red LED charging indicator (20) lights up to tell you that the battery pack is on charge. The battery is fully charged when the red LED charging indicator (20) is no longer lit.

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During the charging process, the handle of the tool will warm up, but this is perfectly normal.

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When not using the tool for extended periods, disconnect the battery charger from the socket.

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When the trimming shears are charging, you must not use them.

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Only charge the battery between 10 º - 45 º C

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After prolonged use, allow battery to cool down first before recharging.

Assembly

Starting and Stopping

1. Starting and Stopping for cutting without telescopic handle (Fig.12)

Starting:

1) Push in the safety lock (2) and press the On/Off trigger (5) at the same time.

2) Release safety lock (2).

Stopping:

Release the On/Off switch (5).

Fig. 12

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2. Starting and Stopping for cutting with the telescopic handle:

Starting:

1) Push in the safety lock (17) and press the On/Off trigger (18) at the same time.

2) Release safety lock (17).

Stopping:

Release the On/Off switch (18).

Operating Instructions

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Proper use (Fig.13):

This product is intended for light trimming of shrubs, hedges and lawn edges. Please note that this tool is not designed for commercial, trade or industrial use. Only use this product for the purpose specified in these instructions. Any other use will void the guarantee.

For Your Safety:

Warning! Personal Injury and Damage!

Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting tool, especially when the products are switched on! Never switch on the product while you are adjusting the cutting head.

Warning! Switch off before adjusting or cleaning. The blades continue to move for a few seconds after the machine is switched off.

Caution! Do not touch the moving blades.

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Important! Any use, which is not expressly permitted in the manual, may result in damage to the machine and place the user in serious danger. Please carefully read the restrictions in the safety instructions.

Important! Before each use, check for damaged/worn parts, especially check the blade for proper alignment.

Shrub trimming shear blade

Use the shrub trimming blade for trimming and shaping individual bushes, shrubs, and climbing plants in private domestic and hobby gardens.

The shrub trimming blade is not intended for cutting grass / grass edges.

Cutting shrubs

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Before cutting, check the shrubs for foreign objects e.g. wire.

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When using the tool hold it away from yourself and stand in a secure position with your weight evenly balanced over both feet.

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When cutting, move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly into the cutter blades.

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After use, replace the blade transport guard.

Recommended cutting/trimming times:

–Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October.

–Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.

–Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx. every six weeks from May onwards.

Grass shear blade

Use the grass shear blade for cutting the edges of lawns and small areas of grass in private gardens and hobby areas

The grass shear blade is not intended for cutting hedges or chopping material up for composting.

Edging

When using the tool hold it away from yourself and stand in a secure position with your weight evenly balanced over both feet.

Guide the tool along the edge of the lawn. For larger lawns, it is advisable to use the telescopic handle. Attach wheels and telescopic handle to the machine with grass shear blade for edging mode, Guide the tool along the edge of the lawn.

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The telescopic handle is designed only for use with the grass shear blade at ground level. Do not use the telescopic handle with the shrub shear or above ground level.

After use replace the blade guard.

Tips:

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Do not force the unit through dense growth, and if the blades slow down, reduce your speed.

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Avoid trimming too close to dirt, sand or gravel, as this could dull the blades and reduce the cutting efficiency.

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Do not allow the blade to contact paved surfaces, stones or garden walls, as this will rapidly wear down the blade.

Changing Blades

Wear gloves when changing blades.

Blades can cause injury. Do not press the safety lock of the shear during blade changes.

Removing (Fig. 14-17)

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Slide your thumb under the SDS blade changing release switch (8) and then slide the cover (7) away from the housing as shown in Fig. 14-15.

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Fig. 14 Fig. 15

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Lift the cover (7) away from the housing (Fig.16).

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Lift the blade out. (Fig.17)

Fig. 16 Fig. 17

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Fitting (Fig. 18-24)

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Fit the blade, there are two holes on the blade and two driving pins on the body. First align the end of blade inside the plastic housing, align the rear hole in the blade onto the rear drive pin (23). (Fig.18 and Fig.19).

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Moving the raised rib (22) left and right for grass shear blade (Fig.20),Moving the raised rib (22) up and down (Fig.21) for shrub trimming blade to let the front drive pin

(24) enter the front hole in the blade (Fig.22 and Fig.23).

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When refitting the SDS blade cover, ensure all 4 legs are inside the housing before sliding the cover into place.

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Replace the blade cover, by sliding it back towards the blade (Fig.24).

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Fig.18 Fig.19

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Fig.20 Fig.21

Fig.22 Fig.23

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Fig.24

Maintenance

Blades can cause injury. Do not press the safety lock of the shear during maintenance work.

Note: To ensure long and reliable service, regularly carry out the following maintenance:

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Check for obvious defects such as a damaged/ loose blade, fixings or components.

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If the tool should stop working properly, repair should be carried out by your local hardware store.

Blade Maintenance

Blades can cause injury. Do not press the safety lock of the shear during maintenance work.

Never clean the trimming shears in water (especially running water), as there is a risk of personal injury and damage to the shears.

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To obtain good cutting results, always make sure the blades are sharp, and clean them from time to time with a soft dry cloth.

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For easier operation and longer blade life, use light machine oil to lubricate the trimming and grass shear blades before and after each use.

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Check the condition of the cutting edges of the blades, and always immediately remove notches and burrs caused by stones etc.

Re-sharpening the trimming blade (Fig.25):

1) Allow the trimming blade to stop completely.

2) Clamp the blade assembly in a vice and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth, making sure the original angle of the tooth is maintained (Fig.25).

3) Remove the trimming blade from the vice, start and stop the shear so that the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth are exposed.

4) Repeat the sharpening procedure as described above.

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Fig. 25

Re-sharpening the grass shear blade (Fig.26):

1) Remove the blade from the shear.

2) Separate the upper blade (25) and lower blade (26) (Fig.26).

3) Remove any grass and dirt between the upper and lower blades.

4) Sharpen the blades by using a sharpening stone.

5) Fit the blades on the shear.

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Fig.26

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Ensure that the blade is covered with the blade guard supplied when not in use.

Cleaning / Storage

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Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes.

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Remove all debris, especially from the ventilation slots.

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After use, cover the blades with the guards provided.

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Charge the battery 3-5 hours before storing.

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During storage, charge the battery at least once every three months to protect it from damage.

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Store the machine in a dry, secure place out of reach of children.

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Do not place any other objects on top of the machine.

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The machine must not be stored over 35 º C or under direct exposure to sunlight.

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Do not store the machine in places with static electricity.

Disposal

Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling.

Only for EC countries:

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Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national law, products that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Battery packs/batteries:

This product contains lithium-ion battery, Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into household waste, water or fire. Battery packs/batteries must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way.

Please dispose of them properly at a public recycling centre.

1. Discharge lithium-ion battery completely.

2. Dispose of lithium-ion battery properly

Note

Due to continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change the product specification without prior notice.

Colours and contents may vary.

Declaration of Conformity

Wheel and Telescopic Handle Assembly (optional extra)

1. Fitting / Removing the Wheels (Fig.2-4)

The wheels are only used for lawn edging purpose.

Fig.2 Fig.3 Fig.4

Fitting the wheels:

Push the wheel shaft through the wheel holder (11), assemble the other wheel into place as show figure 2-4.

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Removing the wheels:

Remove the wheels in the exact reverse order in which they were fitted.

2. Fitting/Removing the telescopic handle (Grass shear only) (Fig.5-8)

The telescopic handle is designed only for use with the grass shear blade at ground level. Do not use the telescopic handle with the shrub shear or above ground level.

Fig.5 Fig.6 Fig.7

The telescopic handle can be mounted in 90º steps from 90º to -90º to get the desired angle.(Fig.5-6)

Fitting the telescopic handle:

1) Guide the handle at the desired angle into the wheel holder until the lock engages.(Fig.5-6)

2) Align the grooves on the machine with fixing on the wheel cart.(Fig.7)

3) Plug in the handle connector (9) (Fig.8)

Fig.8

Removing the telescopic handle:

1) Unplug the handle connector (9)

2) To release the machine from wheel cart, pull the machine in the direction shown on

Fig. 8

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Fig.9 Fig.10

Adjusting the length of telescopic handle (Fig.9-10)

1) Loosen the adjusting bolt (15) (Fig.9)

2) Pull the tube out to increase the height, or push the tube in to decrease the height.

(Fig.10)

3) Re-tighten the adjusting bolt (15). (Fig.9)

Fig.11

Adjusting for edging mode (Fig.11)

1) Mount the telescopic handle in 90º or -90º direction into the wheel holder to position the machine in the vertical edging mode. (Fig.11)

2) Plug in the handle connector (9)

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