Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - GMC GHT18V Manual Del Usuario

Product Familiarisation

1. Front Impact Guard
2. Cutting Blade
3. Hand Guard
4. Safety Bar Switch
5. Front Grip
6. Trigger Switch
7. Rear Handle
8. Battery Release
9. Battery
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10. Charge Indicator
11. Battery Charger
12. Green LED
13. Red LED
Note: This manual may be supplied with different package configurations including multi tool
packs and bare tools so supplied accessories will vary.

Intended Use

Battery-powered, portable, light-duty garden tool for cutting and trimming soft, new growth of
hedges, bushes and shrubs. The device is unsuitable for cutting thicker branches, hard wood
or other materials.
WARNING: If this device is used for any other purpose, there may be a risk of damage to the
hedge trimmer or serious injury to the user.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your new tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing
or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

WARNING: Ensure the battery is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Removing a battery
• Remove the Battery (9) from the tool by pressing the Battery Release (8), then slide the
Battery out of the battery slot
WARNING: DO NOT try to remove the Battery without pressing the Battery Release button.
The tool or Battery could be damaged.
Fitting a battery
1. Fit a charged battery by sliding it on to the battery slot of the tool until it clicks and locks
into position
Note: Make sure the Battery and tool are lined up correctly. If the Battery does not slide into
the tool easily, don't force it. Instead, slide the Battery out of the tool again, check the top of
Battery and the tool battery slot are clean and undamaged, and that the contacts are not bent.
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Setting up the battery charger
1. If fitted, remove any battery from the Battery Charger (11)
2. Insert the Battery Charger mains plug into a suitable mains socket
Note: The Green LED (12) on the Battery Charger will flash to indicate the charger is ready
to charge the battery.
WARNING: Use this charger ONLY to charge the supplied battery or additional purchased
batteries that are specifically designed for this tool.
WARNING: The charger is designed for indoor use only and MUST NOT be used in damp or
wet conditions.
Charging the battery
WARNING: Failure to follow the correct procedure when charging batteries will result in
permanent damage.
Note: Normal charging time is 2 hours for a recently discharged standard capacity battery.
However, if the Battery (9) has been left in a discharged state for some time, it may take
additional time to charge.
1. Slide a fully or partially discharged Battery on to the Battery Charger (11)
Note: Make sure the Battery and Battery Charger are lined up correctly. If the Battery does
not slide on to the Battery Charger easily, don't force it. Instead, remove the Battery, check
the top of Battery and the Battery Charger slot are clean and undamaged, and that the
contacts are not bent.
2. Once charging commences, the Red LED (13) will illuminate
3. When the Battery is fully charged, the Green LED (12) will be illuminated
Battery Charge Level: The Battery has a built-in Charge Indicator (10) (Fig. I). Pressing on
the button to the right will indicate the charge level. The right LED indicates a high charge
level and the left a low charge level that will mean the battery pack will require charging soon.
IMPORTANT: When a low charge level is indicated, the tool may stop operating during use.
In some instances, this may be dangerous. Always ensure the battery pack has a good
charge level.
Notes about battery charging:
• The battery should be charged at ambient temperatures between 10 and 40°C (ideally
around 20°C)
• After charging, allow 15 minutes for the battery to cool before use
• Ensure that the charger is disconnected from the mains supply after use, and is stored
correctly
• DO NOT leave batteries on charge for extended periods and NEVER store batteries on
charge
• The Battery Charger monitors battery temperature and voltage while charging. Once
charging is complete, remove the Battery to maximise charge cycles and to avoid wasting
power
• Batteries can become faulty over time. Individual cells in the battery can fail and the
battery could short. The charger will not charge faulty batteries. Use another battery, if
possible, to check correct functionality of the charger. Purchase a replacement battery if a
faulty battery is indicated
• DO NOT store lithium-ion battery packs long term in a discharged state. This can damage
the lithium-ion cells. For long-term storage, store batteries in a high charge state and
disconnected from the power tool
• The capacity of batteries will reduce over time. After 100 charge cycles, the battery's
operation time and the maximum torque performance of the driver will slightly reduce. This
decline will continue until the battery has minimal capacity after 500 charge cycles. This is
normal and not a fault with the battery pack
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