Device Description; Initial Startup; Operation; Transport - Kärcher HGE 18-45 Battery Bedienungsanleitung

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
Blade guard
9
*Fast Charger Battery Power 18V
10
*Rechargeable battery pack
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* optional
Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be operated with a Kärcher 18 V Bat-
tery Power battery pack.

Initial startup

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.

Operation

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.
Switch on the device
1. Press the trigger lockout button.
Illustration C
2. Press the trigger.
The device starts up.
3. Release the trigger.
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.
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
1. Pull the battery pack unlocking button in the direc-
tion of the battery pack.
Illustration E
2. Press the battery pack unlocking button to unlock
the battery pack.
3. Remove the battery pack from the device.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery pack from the device before the

transport.

Transport the hedge trimmer only with the blade guard
fitted.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
English
Basic operation
Transport

Storage

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