Global Machinery Company Trimmer HT18V User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
HT18V  
18V Cordless Hedge  
Trimmer  
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai  
HT18V  
Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris  
020826 HT18V ED3  
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Description of symbols  
Dear Customer  
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These  
represent important information about the product or  
instructions on its use.  
If you require any help with your product, whether it  
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,  
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.  
Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in  
New Zealand.  
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Wear eye protection.  
Wear breathing protection.  
Introduction  
Conforms to relevant standards for  
electromagnetic compatibility.  
Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your  
expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent  
GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance  
criteria.  
Use at a distance of at least  
5m from other people.  
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,  
and, with proper care, it will give you many years of  
dependable service.  
Caution. Carefully read through this entire Instruction  
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take  
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.  
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make  
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and  
dependability have been given top priority in the  
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
Specifications  
Adaptor charger:  
Battery pack:  
Charge time:  
Run time:  
230-240V ~ 50 Hz  
2 x 18V  
3-5 hours  
Approximately 30 minutes*  
1500SPM  
No-load speed:  
*Cutting time may vary dependant on the material  
being cut.  
Safety instructions  
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety  
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating  
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who  
use and service the machine have to be acquainted with  
this Manual and must be informed about its potential  
hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this  
tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are  
in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also  
imperative that you observe the accident prevention  
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for  
general rules of occupational health and safety.  
Environmental protection  
Recycle unwanted materials instead of  
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses  
and packaging should be sorted, taken to  
the local recycling centre and disposed of  
in an environmentally safe way.  
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes  
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from  
such changes.  
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Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible  
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards  
may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and  
design:  
Contact with the blade.  
Kickback.  
Blade fracture.  
Catapulting of blade pieces.  
Damage to eyes if effective safety glasses or shield are  
not worn.  
Damage to ears if effective ear defenders are not worn.  
tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a  
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose other  
than that for which it was intended.  
7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.  
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and  
non-slip footwear are recommended when working  
outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair  
covering.  
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and ear muffs  
should always be worn.  
9. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and  
balanced at all times.  
Always remove the battery from the tool before making  
any adjustments or maintenance.  
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety  
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read  
and heed the advice given in the additional important  
safety instructions.  
10. Look after your tools. Keep tools clean and sharp for  
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions  
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Keep tool  
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.  
11. Disable idle tools. Remove the battery from the tool  
before servicing and when the tool is not in use.  
12. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure that the  
switches are in the OFF position before attaching the  
battery.  
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work areas  
and benches invite accidents and injury.  
2. Consider the environment in which you are working. Do  
not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep the  
work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain  
and high humidity. Do not use power tools in the  
presence of flammable liquids or gases.  
3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and  
onlookers, especially children and infirm persons should  
be kept well away from where you are working. Do not  
let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool.  
4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should  
be stored in a dry, high place or locked up out of  
the reach.  
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better  
and safer working at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common  
sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are  
tired.  
14. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check  
that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly  
damaged, carefully determine it will operate properly  
and perform its intended function. Check for  
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, proper mounting and any other  
conditions that may affect the operation of the tool.  
A guard or other part that is damaged should be  
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service  
facility, unless otherwise indicated in this Instruction  
Manual. Defective switches must be replaced by an  
authorised service facility. Do not use a tool if the  
switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly.  
6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small  
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15. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact  
with grounded objects such as water pipes.  
16. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only  
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service  
facility to fit replacement parts.  
17. Do not let tool run unattended. Always wait until your  
power tool has come to a complete stop before  
leaving it and remove the battery.  
Unpacking  
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely  
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing.  
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool  
until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been  
rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious  
personal injury.  
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other  
than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may  
present a risk of personal injury.  
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any  
use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be  
considered a case of misuse. The user and not the  
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury  
resulting from such cases of misuse.  
Additional safety rules for hedge trimmers  
Do not use the trimmer in the rain.  
Keep hands and fingers well away from the blade.  
Wear work gloves, eye protection, solid shoes and  
trousers when using this hedge trimmer.  
Always grasp both handles when operating the unit.  
Remove the battery when you have finished work,  
before cleaning or if you have been interrupted.  
This trimmer has been designed to cut soft, new growth  
and should not be used on branches, hard wood or  
other forms of cutting.  
Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first  
switching off the machine and removing the battery.  
If you are interrupted when operating the trimmer,  
complete the process and switch off before looking up.  
Never allow untrained users or children to use the  
trimmer.  
Wear goggles, Wear ear muffs.  
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Know your product  
Before using the saw, familiarise yourself with all the  
operating features and safety requirements.  
This trimmer is to be used for trimming soft, new growth  
only. Use the tool and accessories only for the  
applications intended. All other applications are expressly  
ruled out.  
1. Rear handle trigger switch  
2. Front handle bar switch  
3. Front handle  
4. Battery pack  
5. Guard  
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2
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6. Blade  
7. Charging unit  
8. Adaptor  
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6
4
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charge it for approximately 8 hours but only until the  
battery starts to become warm to hot to touch. Do this  
3 times and the battery should come back up to a  
good condition.  
Charging the battery  
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low  
charge condition. You should charge the battery pack fully  
before use.  
7. Unplug the charger when not in use and store it in a  
dry, secure place.  
8. Avoid charging your battery in temperatures below 4°C  
and above 40°C. The ideal charging temperature is 20°C.  
9. Always remove the battery pack and store it in a dry,  
secure place when the trimmer is not in use.  
10. Battery charging should only be carried out indoors.  
WARNING. Do not use an extension cord.  
WARNING. Charge indoors only.  
WARNING. Do not throw used batteries into a fire or  
water: it could cause an explosion! Please hand in non-  
working or used batteries, or tools with built-in batteries,  
to the environmentally safe disposal unit at a municipal  
waste-disposal centre, or to your dealer.  
1. Connect the charging unit  
(7) to the adaptor (8)  
and connect the adaptor  
to a suitable pin socket.  
WARNING. Never leave a battery on charge once it’s  
warm.  
WARNING. Do not charge the battery for more than 8  
hours, as this will damage the battery cells.  
2. Insert the battery (4) into  
the charger unit (7).  
Safety features  
1. The fixed blade teeth have extended points with  
rounded ends to reduce the chance of injury in case of  
accidental contact.  
3. The battery charge time is  
approx. 3-5 hours, after  
which the battery pack  
(4) should be removed. A  
good indication for a fully  
charged battery is the  
temperature of the pack,  
which becomes fairly  
2. The fixed blade is longer than the moving blade to  
guard against kickback should you inadvertently make  
contact with a wall or fence.  
3. The rear handle trigger switch (1) and front handle bar  
switch (2) must be operated together to start the  
motor. This ensures that both hands are used to control  
the trimmer.  
warm as the battery  
becomes fully charged.  
4. After normal use, 3 hours  
4. If either of the two switches is released, the tool is  
designed to stop rapidly.  
of charging time is  
required for the battery  
Switching on and off  
1. To switch on, press both  
the trigger switch (1) and  
the bar switch (2) at the  
same time.  
pack to be fully charged. However, 4-5 hours charging  
will ensure a longer run time of your tool.  
5. Do not charge batteries for “top up. Batteries should  
be placed on charge only when they are discharged.  
6. If your battery delivers abnormal performance,  
discharge the battery completely (so that the hedge  
trimmer slows but does not stop completely) and then  
2. To switch off, release  
either switch.  
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NOTE. If you notice some flashing in the ventilation  
shots, this is not a cause for alarm. It is normal and does  
not affect the operation of the tool.  
There is also a slight burning smell. This comes from the  
electric brake and is not a cause for alarm either.  
WARNING. Do not let the blade come into contact with  
fencing wire or any other object that could damage it.  
Pruning  
Your hedge trimmer is versatile. It can also be used for  
trimming back new growth from small shrubs onto the  
driveway or into the garden.  
Shaping  
1. Trim a hedge so that it is  
wider at the bottom than  
the top.  
2. This improves light  
penetration and promotes  
healthy growth.  
Lubrication  
WARNING. Switch off and remove the battery before  
carrying out any maintenance on the tool.  
1. After each use, clean the blades and lightly lubricate  
with general purpose oil or spray lubricant.  
3. Narrow the hedge  
approximately 100 mm for  
every metre in height.  
General inspection  
1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.  
They may vibrate loose over time.  
4. A bush can be round or  
column shaped.  
Maintenance  
1. Store the tool, instruction manual and accessories in a  
secure, dry place. In this way you will always have all  
the information and parts ready to hand.  
Cutting  
1. Assume a secure position,  
using two hands to  
hold the trimmer and  
switch on.  
2. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all  
times.  
3. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done  
with compressed air or a rag.  
2. Trim both sides of the  
hedge, starting at the  
bottom. This prevents  
cuttings falling into the  
area yet to be cut.  
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.  
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic  
parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is  
recommended. Water must never come into contact with  
the tool.  
3. Pass the blade lightly  
through the surface of  
the hedge. Do not  
attempt to cut too deep.  
4. Trim the top of the  
hedge.  
5. For older hedges that  
require cutting back substantially, use pruning shears  
to cut the thicker branches and then finish the job with  
the hedge trimmer.  
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual  
before using this product.  
With continuing product development changes may  
have occurred which render the product received  
slightly different to that shown in this instruction  
manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to  
Before returning this product for a  
Warranty Claim or any other reason  
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)  
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)  
change specifications without notice. Note:  
Specifications may differ from country to country.  
When you make your call, please have  
the following information at hand:  
GMC Product Type GMC Product Code  
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in  
most cases, will be able to solve your problem over  
the phone.  
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to  
7pm, 7 days a week (EST). This allows you  
to contact GMC directly with any queries and  
technical questions you have regarding  
our products.  
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to  
make suggestions or give comments about any  
GMC product.  
45–55 South Centre Road  
Melbourne Airport  
Victoria, Australia 3045  
Tel: (03) 8346 1100 Fax: (03) 8346 1200  
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