Powerplus POWXG8020LI HEDGE TRIMMER 18V LI-ION ONE FITS ALL EN - Manual (Page 7)

POWXG8020LI EN
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7.3 Charging
Attention! Only use battery charger in dry places.
Before first use, the battery needs to be charged for about 1,2 hours. Use only the original
charger.
 Remove the battery from the device .
 Insert the battery into the charger .
 Connect the charger to the mains voltage (LED lights up green).
7.3.1 Notes on charger :
 LED 10 lights up red: Battery is charging
 LED 11 lights up green: Charging completed
 LED 10 blinks red: Fault (e.g., battery is too hot)
Self-discharge of batteries! Remove the battery from the charger once it is
fully charged.
7.4 General instructions:
Regarding the battery, in order to maintain the long service life of the battery, always follow the
instructions below:
 The tool will automatically be switched off when the battery voltage is low. The battery
must then be recharged before the tool can be used again.
 Always recharge the lithium-ion battery prior to any prolonged period of non-use, i.e. before
storing the tool away in autumn.
 The charging time is 1,2 hours for a battery that is completely empty.
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The lithium-ion rechargeable battery can be charged at any charge level and charging can
be interrupted at any time without damaging the battery (no memory effect)
8 OPERATION
8.1 Switching on:
 Press and hold the safety switch on the front grip (3).
 And press the on/off button (4) at the same time.
8.2 Switching off:
 Release one of the two buttons.
8.3 Cutting hedges
A trapezoidal cut corresponds to the natural, growth of plants and results in optimal hedge
growing.
 In order to promote thick growth of young hedges, only half of new shoots should be cut.
 If the hedge has already reached the desired height, new shoots can be completely
removed.
 First cut the sides from the bottom to the top. Cut the upper part giving it the shape you
prefer, in a straight horizontal form, roof-like or rounded.
 If the blades are jammed or blocked by obstacles, switch the motor off immediately,
remove the battery, and then remove the object jamming the blades.
 Caution! Metal obstacles like fences etc. may damaged the cutting blades.