ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Hedge Trimmer HT04 Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0345 605 2067 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your trimmer, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760 For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and great results using Spear & Jackson tools. Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage. Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability firmly in mind, which has earned Spear &...
CONTENTS Safety Information Description of symbols General safety Additional safety instructions for batteries and chargers Additional safety instructions for hedge trimmer Maintenance and storage safety Intended use Box Content / Parts Assembly Check battery capacity Charging the battery Unpacking Operation General operation Switching on/off Trimming times...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the hedge trimmer. WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE Read instruction handbook before Guaranteed sound power level...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine GENERAL SAFETY WARNING! Read all Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household safety warnings and waste. Please recycle where all instructions. Failure facilities exist. Check your Local to follow the warnings Authority or retailer for recycling and instructions...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine regulations may restrict use the tool where there the age of operator. Never is a risk of causing fire operate the tool under or explosion, e.g. in the the influence of alcohol, presence of flammable medication or drugs.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine seems uncomfortable. result in personal injury. ■ Do not overreach. Keep ■ Do not use the power proper footing and balance tool if the switch does at all times. This enables not turn it on and off.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine damaged or defective. poorly maintained power Have any damaged or tools. defective parts repaired or ■ Have your tool repaired replaced by an authorized by an authorized service agent.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine tools to rain or wet WARNING! conditions. Water entering Do not use any a power tool will increase attachments or the risk of electric shock. accessories not ■...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine where the temperature environment”. may exceed 40 o C. ■ Under abusive conditions, ■ Do not leave the battery liquid may be ejected from pack in the charger when the battery;...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine from one terminal to use of the appliance by another. Shorting the a person responsible battery terminals together for their safety. may cause burns or a fire. Children should be ■...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine ■ Ensure that the connection further charging. between the battery ■ When charging is finished, charger and battery is unplug the charger from correctly positioned and is mains socket outlet and not obstructed by foreign takeaway the battery pack...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUC- the blade. TIONS FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS ■ Advice to check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences. ■ Keep all parts of the body ■...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine into account the working when it is raining or on wet conditions and the work to hedges. be performed. Use of the ■ Never allow children to use power tool for operations the tool.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine reduce personal injuries. (i.e. remove the plug from the charger supply or the ■ Within the working area, battery pack) and check the person using the for damage after use. power tool is responsible ■...
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine INTENDED USE ■ Have your power tools serviced by a qualified This cordless hedge repair person using only trimmer is designed for identical replacement cutting and trimming parts.
BOX CONTENT PARTS Main handle Trigger switch Safety switch Charger Front handle Charger base Hand guard Battery pack Cutting blade Blade sheath Battery pack holder If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 0345 605 2067 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 0345 605 2067...
ASSEMBLY Unpacking i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface. ii. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable. iii. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage, do not use the product but contact the aftersales service within 28 days of purchase.
ASSEMBLY Attention! The battery cannot be charged immediately after use, it should cool off for a period of time. The LED lights switching from green to red means it can be charged. Charging the battery NOTE: This battery pack has been shipped in a low charge condition.
ASSEMBLY This product comes with a lithium ion battery pack. Lithium Ion batteries don’t lose charge when not in use, and don’t lose charging capacity overtime. Never the less it is best practice to charge the battery when empty or insufficient to do the job. Connect charger with charger base, and then plug the charger into mains.
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ASSEMBLY appliance. (2). Move the charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 18-24°C. (3). If charging problems persist, take or send the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to ■...
OPERATION General operation i. Check the product, its battery pack and charger as well as accessories for damage before each use. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows wear. ii. Double check that accessories are properly fixed. iii.
OPERATION NOTE: Only operate the product during reasonable hours – not early in the morning, late at night or on weekends/ public holidays when people might be disturbed. Please check local restrictions. Trimming i. Cut and remove branches exceeding the cutting capacity of this product using a proper pruner before operation.
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OPERATION vii. 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. NOTE: When shaping it is advisable to achieve a trapezoidal shape. A trapezoidal cut corresponds to the natural growth of plants and results in optimal hedge growth, as it will expose more light to the lower end of the hedge.
MAINTENANCE This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the consumer. Contact an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified person to have it checked and repaired. WARNING! Always switch the product off, Pull out the battery pack and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Regular and proper cleaning will help ensure safe use and...
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the blades WARNING! Wear safety gloves when working on blades and close to it! Use appropriate tools to remove debris, e.g. a brush or wooden stick! Never use your bare hands! Always use original spare parts for replacement. i.
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MAINTENANCE Transportation i. Switch the product off and disconnect from power supply. ii. Attach the blade cover. iii. Always carry the product by its handles/gripping surfaces. iv. Protect the product from any heavy impact or strong vibrations which may occur during transportation in vehicles.
TECHNICAL DATA Model Number HT04 Nominal voltage of product with battery 18V d.c. No load speed 1300 /min Cutting length 450 mm Tooth gap 14 mm A weighted sound pressure 79dB(A) K : 3dB(A) A weighted sound power 87.4dB(A) K...
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TECHNICAL DATA The sound values have been determined according to noise test code given in EN 69745-1, using the basic standards EN ISO 11094 and EN ISO 3744. The sound intensity level for the operator may exceed 80dB(A) and ear protection measures are necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore, check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly by user. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! all further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! Gloves and appropriate protective clothing must be worn when performing these...
WARRANTY If your device develops a fault, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0345 605 2067, the majority of problems can be solved directly on the phone. 1. These warranty terms cover additional warranty rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.
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