Husqvarna 500CT Trimmer User Manual
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1. and for the functions described in these instructions 3 Never operate the product when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medi cine 4 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 5 This product has not been designed to provide protection from electric shock in the event of contact with overhead electric lines Battery Cordless Battery Powered Products require special care 1 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER WHILE CARRYING THE PROD UCT 2 Always charge the product indoors and store in a cool dry place out of the reach of children 3 Use only the charger provided with your unit Use of any other charger could permanently damage the battery and the product 4 Use the charger with standard domestic house hold electrical outlets only 5 Do not abuse the charger or charger cord 6 Do not use the charger if the charger or cable is damaged Use the charger indoors only Do not use the charger outdoors Store and charge this unit in a cool dry well ventilat ed location and out of the reach of children 10 Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an explosive or corrosive environment Avoid areas where flammable liquids or gases are present to avoid creating a fire or explosion 11 Do not attempt to repair the unit including the battery 12 Do not insert any object into the mot2. recycling of this product please contact your local council office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manu facture within the guarantee period Husqvarna Outdoor Products through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing a The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer b Proof of purchase is provided c The fault is not caused by misuse neglect or faulty adjustment by the user d The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear e The machine has not been serviced or repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Husqvarna Outdoor Products f The machine has not been used for hire g The machine is owned by the original purchaser h The machine has not been used outside of the country for which it was specified i The machine has not been used commercially This guarantee is additional to and in no way diminish es the customers statutory rights Failures due to the following are not covered therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator s Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine Failures not covered by guarantee Replacing worn or damaged blades Failures as a result of not repo
3. EASICUT 500CT For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts contact 0870 609 1901 www flymo com gt lt customer services husqvarna co uk Carton Contents Switch Levers Handguard instruction manual blade cover Battery Pack Charger Cradle Charger IMPORTANT Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new product IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT Husqvarna Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone 0870 609 1901 Fax 0870 609 1902 Safety If not used properly this Hedgetrimmer can be dangerous This Hedgetrimmer can cause serious injury to the operator and others the warnings and safety instructions must be fol lowed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this Hedgetrimmer The opera tor is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the Hedgetrimmer Explanation of Symbols on your product Warning Do not use in the rain or leave the product outdoors while raining Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the con trols and what they do The use of eye protection is recom mended General 1 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product Local reg ulations may restrict the age of the operator 2 Only use the product in the manner
4. UC w snsnennnnees Weight I the undersigned M Bowden of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify the maximum weighted root mean square value recorded on a sample of the above product at the operators hand position was Guaranteed sound power level Measured Sound Power Level Fete ee Re han ere ee eRe Me ed ae es RT 0 58 m s Sete eee neces a a E 3 2 kg Newton Aycliffe 20 11 2006 M Bowden Research amp Development Director Husqvarna Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP ENGLAND Telephone 0870 609 1901 Fax 0870 609 1902 Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice 5107689 01 LY a
5. bject Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is ina safe operating condition if the product starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately Excessive vibration can Cause injury before passing to another person Maintenance and storage 1 Keep all nuts bolts and screws secure to be sure the product is in safe working condition 2 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 3 Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the fingers between mov ing blades and fixed parts of the machine 4 After use the product should be stored using the blade cover provided Battery Battery Care 1 If over a period of time the battery quickly runs down after a full 5 6 hour charging period a replacement battery is needed 2 There will be some charge present in the battery but to ensure maximum running time recharge your product for 5 6 hours before use 3 To prevent permanent battery damage never store in a discharged condition 4 Contact your local approved service centre deal er distributor for a replacement battery and for safe disposal of your old battery 5 Battery 18 Volt 1 3 Amp Hour High Power No maintenance required e IMPORTANT DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES SAFELY DO NOT CUT OPEN BURN OR INCINERATE Winter Storage 1 Fully charge for 5 6 hours before winter storage 2 Avoid extended storage without re charge 3 Store in a cool dry place For fur
6. ine including cable and any extension cables used A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local Yellow Pages To obtain service on your product simply telephone or visit your local Service Centre Should you require service under the terms of our guarantee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase All of the centres listed stock genuine Husqvama Spare Parts NOTE Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and are not empowered to commit or legally bind Husqvarna Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever EC Declaration of Conformity I the undersigned M Bowden of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that the product Cordless Hedgetrimmer Husqvarna Outdoor Products Conforms to the specifications of Directive 2000 14 EC Identification of Series Gee Product Rating Label Conformity Assessment Procedure ANNEX VI Notified Body Intertek Cleeve Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SB England Other Directives essss 98 37 EC 89 336 EEC amp applicable standards EN774 EN50366 EN55014 1 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 2 EN6100 6 3 ie the undersigned M Bowden of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify the maximum weighted sound pressure level recorded on a sample of the above product at the operator position under free field conditions was VAI
7. local approved Service Centre Poor cut quality 1 Ensure the product is being used correctly see How to Use 2 Ensure blades are free from trapped debris 3 Damaged Blades Immediately remove the Battery Pack and con sult your local approved Service Centre Excessive Vibration Immediately remove the Battery Pack and con sult your local approved Service Centre Environmental Information Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end of life product f necessary contact your local authority for dis posal information BATTERY DISPOSAL The battery should be taken to an Approved Service Centre or your local Recycling Station e Do NOT dispose of used battery with household waste e Do NOT dispose of battery to water e Lead Acid batteries can be harmful and should be disposed of through the recognised recycling facility in accordance with European Regulation e Do NOT incinerate The symbol yn the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative conse quences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about
8. m and cut upwards H tapering the hedge inward at the top This shape will expose more of the hedge resulting in more uniformed growth Caring for your Hedgetrimmer Cleaning J 1 Using a soft brush remove debris from all air intakes and cutting blade 2 Wipe over surface of your hedgetrimmer with a dry cloth e IMPORTANT Never use water for cleaning your hedgetrim mer Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents some can destroy critical plastic parts Lubricating the Cutting Blade For easier operation and longer life lubricate the cutter blades before and after use Apply the oil so that it runs between the two blades K At the end of the Cutting Season 1 Clean your Hedgetrimmer thoroughly 2 Check that all nuts and bolts are secure 3 Visually inspect the Hedgetrimmer for any worn or damaged parts contact your local Service Centre if any parts require replace ment To store your Hedgetrimmer e Ensure the blade cover is fitted before stor age e Store in a dry place where your Hedgetrimmer is protected from damage Fault Finding Hints Cutting blade stops under load 1 Cut at a slower pace 2 Recharge Battery 3 If cutting blade still stops under load Immediately remove the Battery Pack and con sult your local approved Service Centre Fails to stop when one switch lever is released Immediately remove the Battery Pack and con sult your
9. or area Keep free of debris to avoid overheating 13 Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery Batteries contain hazardous chemicals Dispose of properly Preparation 1 Always wear suitable clothing gloves and stout OOS shoes The use of safety glasses is recommend ed Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught in moving parts 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other for eign objects 3 Before using the machine and after any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary 4 Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modification Use 1 Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light 2 Avoid operating your product on a wet hedge where feasible 3 Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency 4 Remove Battery Pack before passing product to another person 5 Avoid operating while people especially children are nearby 6 Whilst using the product always be sure of a safe and secure operating position Do not overeach 7 Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switch ing on the motor 8 Do not use stepladders whilst operating the product 9 Remove the Battery Pack before leaving the product unattended for any period before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the appliance if you hit an o
10. rting an initial fault Failures as a result of sudden impact Failures as a result of not using the product in accor dance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator s Manual Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular mainte nance and are therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim Blades Caution Husqvarna Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufac tured or approved by Husqvarna Outdoor Products or by the machine having been modified in any way Service Recommendations 1 We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months more often in a profes sional application 2 Always use genuine Husqvarna Spare Parts 3 Prepacked spares are available from most Husqvarna Outdoor Products stockists 4 Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label 5 If you have a problem with your machine contact your local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full details of your product as described on the product rating label 6 Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by your Service Centre it is important to take your complete mach
11. ther information on Battery replacement contact Husqvarna Outdoor Products Customer Service direct Telephone 0870 609 1901 Fax 0870 609 1902 Assembly Assembly of Handguard 1 Insert Handguard into slot as illustrated in figure A ensuring that it is securely locat ed DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITH OUT FITTING THE HANDGUARD Initial Charging Procedure 1 Use the charger indoors only 2 Ensure the charger is not exposed to mois ture Keep the charger and the product dry at all times 3 Connect the charger cable to the Charger Cradle A1 and plug the Charger into a suitable household electrical wall socket and switch on A2 4 Place the Battery Pack into the Charger Cradle B 5 The red indicator lamp glows continuously during charging B1 6 Full charge will be achieved in 5 6 hours During charging the charger becomes warm This is normal and means the charger is operating correctly When the Battery Pack is fully charged the red indicator lamp will change to green 7 Connect the Battery Pack to the product by pressing the two buttons either side of the Battery Pack and attaching to the back of the product C Re Charging Your Product 1 Re charge the battery as soon as the cutting power of your cordless product begins to die and slow down 2 Avoid running the product into deep dis charge i e avoid flattening the battery com pletely 3 Follow the procedure o
12. utlined in the Initial Charging Procedure 4 Charging the battery according to these instructions should ensure maximum battery life Starting and Stopping Before starting your Hedgetrimmer 1 Remove blade cover D To start your Hedgetrimmer 1 There are two switch levers fitted to your Hedgetrimmer 2 Both switch levers need to be held in the operating position See Fig E for the product to start To stop your Hedgetrimmer e Move Hedgetrimmer away from cutting area before stopping 1 To stop release one of the switch levers Fig F How to Use your Hedgetrimmer 1 Inspect area to be cut before each use remove objects which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting blades Always keep the Hedgetrimmer in front of your body Hold handle firmly with both hands and stand in a secure and stable position Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before entering the material to be cut Always work going away from people and solid objects such as walls large stones trees vehicles etc If blade stalls immediately stop the Hedgetrimmer and clear jammed debris from the cutting blades Inspect blades and repair or replace as needed Top Cutting Use a wide sweeping motion G A slight down ward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion gives the best cutting results Side Cutting When trimming the sides of the hedge begin at the botto
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