Symbols On The Device; Device Description; Initial Startup - Kärcher HGE 18-45 Battery Manual Del Usuario

Blade guard
The blade guard is an important component of the safe-
ty devices of the hedge trimmer. A damaged blade
guard must not be used and must be replaced immedi-
ately.

Symbols on the device

General warning symbol
Read the operating instructions and all
safety instructions before operating the
device for the first time.
Always wear suitable eye protection and
hearing protection when working with the
device.
Risk of injury. Do not touch the sharp cut-
ting tools.
Wear non-slip, sturdy gloves when work-
ing with the device.
Danger due to flung objects. Keep spec-
tators, especially children and pets, at
least 15 m away from the work area.
Do not subject the device to rain or moist
conditions.
Always hold the device with both hands.
The guaranteed sound pressure level
specified on the label is 93.
93

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
See graphics page for illustrations
Illustration A
Blade
1
Hand guard
2
Handle, front
3
Power switch unlocking button
4
Type plate
5
Power switch
6
Battery pack unlocking button
7
Handle, rear
8
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Blade guard
9
*Fast Charger Battery Power 18V
10
*Rechargeable battery pack
11
* optional
Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be operated with a Kärcher 18 V Bat-
tery Power battery pack.
WARNING
Uncontrolled startup
Risk of fatal injury from incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device for all preparatory
work.
Inserting the battery pack
ATTENTION
Dirty contacts
Damage to the device and battery
Check the battery mount and the contacts for soiling
and clean them as necessary before inserting the bat-
tery.
Note
Use only fully charged batteries.
Illustration B
1. Push the battery into the mounting in the device until
it audibly latches into place.
New users should be instructed by an experienced
person and practice handling and techniques be-
fore carrying out any work.
1. Check the cutting material for foreign bodies, such
as paper, films or wires, and remove them as neces-
sary.
2. Remove the blade guard.
3. Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands.
Switching on the device
1. Press the power switch unlocking button.
Illustration C
2. Press the power switch.
The device starts up.
3. Release the power switch.
The device stops.
Working techniques
Note
Use a snapping line to achieve an even cut.
1. Switch on the device and move it towards the cutting
material.
2. Cut leaves and thin branches with an oscillating
movement.
Illustration D
3. For thicker branches, use a sawing movement, but
do not stab into the plant.
4. Cut bushes and hedges from the bottom upwards.
5. When cutting tips, make a large swinging movement
and tilt the blade slightly in the process.
6. Hold the blade horizontally to cut lower-lying plants
such as groundcovers.
English

Initial startup

Operation
Basic operation