40-Volt Cordless Hedge Trimmer A40XZU20-GB01, A40XZU20-LB01 A40XZU22-GB01, A40XZU22-LB01 A40XZU24-GB01, A40XZU24-LB01 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Original instructions Ningbo AOSHENG Machine Co.
Table Of Contents Read These Instructions ............................................................. 3 Safety Symbols ........................................................................... 4 Safety Instructions........................................................... 5-12 Introduction ............................................................................... 13 Specifications ........................................................................... 13 Assembly ..............................
IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
Safety Symbols The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Safety Instructions This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. safety Alert indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read operator’s manual. Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. consult your local waste authority for Recycle symbols information regarding available recycling and/ or disposal options. Charging/Store Charging and Store the battery pack only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of the battery pack 50°F to 104°F (+10°C to +40°C).
n0 current Type of current direct current Type or a characteristic of current no-Load speed Rotational speed, at no load ... /min Per Minute Revolutions per minute SPM strokes Per Minute stroke speed, at no load DANGER: People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. 2) Don’t Use In Rain. 3) Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. 4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. WARNING – Risk of Eye Injury. Use Safety Glasses or Similar Eye Protection. WARNING –To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate without guards in place. WARNING –To Reduce the Risk of injury to Persons, Remove Battery Pack When Not in Use. WARNING – Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings, and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. ⚫ Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. ⚫ Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature of 130℃ can be replaced by the temperature of 265℉.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety Battery pack must match the outlet. Never modify the battery pack in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
Personal Safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Power Tool Use And Care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Battery Tool Use And Care Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use the battery operated hedge trimmers only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. contact with blade will result in serious personal injury. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring. cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury. Important Safety Instructions Do not use the battery-operated hedge trimmer in rain.
check damaged parts before further use of the hedge trimmer. A guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. .Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). Replace the blade only with a blade from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced blade causes vibration that could damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury. if the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Introduction Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 40V Lithium-ion powered hedge trimmer. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact Henx customer service center (866) 678-8989 . This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and maintainance of your hedge trimmer. Read it carefully before using the hedge trimmer.
Weight (Without battery pack, blade guard) 8.5 lb(3.84kg) Battery pack Lithium-Ion Models A40B75B01 A40B50B01 A40B25B01 voltage 40 VDC 40 VDC 40 VDC Capacity 7.5Ah 5.0Ah 2.5Ah Charger (model) Input Output Allowable charge temperature range A40MC75B01 20-240VAC 50/60Hz 75.6W 40VDC 1.
Assembly WARNING: if any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this hedge trimmer. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
PART NAME QUANTITY hedge Trimmer 1 Blade guard 1 Operating manual 1 14
Description Know Your hedge trimmer (fig. 1) The safe use of this product requires and understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Hand guard helps protect hand from cutting and deflect chips or other debris away from the operator’s hands. Front handle For easy control of the tool during cutting work.
Blades steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs. Blade guard The blade guard keeps the operator from coming in contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not in use. it also helps keep the blades from being nicked or damaged when the tool is in storage. Battery release button Press to release the battery pack from the tool. Latch Locks the battery pack in place when installed on the tool. Ejection mechanism Aids in removing the battery. Mounting slot guides the battery pack.
Operation WARNING: do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
To install/remove battery pack (fig. 2 & 3) WARNING: Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing the battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. NOTE: Fully charge the battery pack before first use. To install (fig. 2) 2 Align the ribs of the battery pack with the mounting slots in the hedge trimmer’s battery port.
WARNING: Always be aware for the location of your feet, children, or pets when pressing the battery-release button. serious injury could result if the battery pack falls. Never remove the battery pack at a high location. Press the battery-release button the battery pack will disengage from the latch. grasp the battery pack and remove it from the hedge trimmer.
Holding the hedge trimmer The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles. The switch lever in the front handle can be activated on any of the three sides, giving you many choices for a comfortable grip when performing cutting operations (Fig. 4, 5 & 6). 4 WARNING: Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge trimmer with the other.
Remove the blade guard. Make sure the cutting blade is not touching the ground or any other objects. hold the unit with both hands: one hand on the rear handle and one hand on the front handle.
To Start The Hedge Trimmer Your hedge trimmer is equipped with two switch levers. Both switch levers need to be pressed for the hedge trimmer to start. After the battery pack is mounted, press the “On/Off” button; depress and hold the switch lever in the front handle and press the lock-off button and the switch lever in the rear handle at the same time to start the hedge trimmer.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from blades. do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the blades are moving. Make sure that the blades have totally stopped and the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material from blades. do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit. WARNING: clear the area to be cut before each use.
Before starting the hedge trimmer, maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves. hold the unit with both hands with the cutting blades directed away from you. Always use the hedge trimmer properly. Keep from trimming too much at one time. This can cause the blades to bind and slow, reducing the cutting efficiency. do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down.
Side Cutting When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards (see Fig. 8). Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slight narrower at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniform growth.
Maintenance WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and cutting blade.
Sharpening The Cutting Blade 1. start and stop your hedge trimmer until the cutter blade and the guard are slightly offset, as shown in Fig. 9. This 9 will allow clearance for the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth. 2. Remove the battery pack from you hedge trimmer. 3. clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth. Remove as little material as possible. Be sure to retain the original angle of each tooth when filing. 4.
surface. Apply a light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade. if you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period, it is advisable to stop, remove the battery, and oil the blade during use. NOTE: do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
Transporting And Storing Always place the blade guard on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade. clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts. WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Hedge trimmer doesn’t work. 1. The battery pack is not attached to the hedge trimmer. 1. Attach the battery pack to the hedge trimmer. 2. no electrical contact between the trimmer and battery 2. Remove battery, check contacts and reinstall the battery pack. 3. The battery pack is depleted. 3. charge the battery pack. 4. The battery pack is too hot. 4. Remove the battery pack from the tool and allow it to cool until the temperature drops below 152°F (67°c).
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration or noise. 1. dry or corroded blades. 2. Blades or blade support is bent. 1. Lubricate the blades, following the section “LUBRICATING THE BLADE” found on page 25 in this manual. 2. Replace with a new blade or support. Contact HENX service center for blade or support replacement service, found on page 30. 3. Bent or damaged teeth. 3. Replace with a new blade. contact HENX service cen- ter for blade replacement service, found on page 30. 4. Loose blade bolts.
Warranty Warranty Policy 2 year limited warranty on Henx outdoor power equipment and 2 year limited warranty on HENX battery packs and chargers. Please contact Henx customer service center (866) 678-8989 any time you have questions or warranty claims. Limited Service Warranty For TWO years from the date of original retail purchase, this Henx product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. defective product will receive free repair.
lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance or storage. f) This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish, including but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners.
How To Obtain Service For warranty service, please contact Henx customer service center (866) 678-8989 . When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to repair the product according to the stated warranty terms. Additional Limitations To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed.
Part list 40V Max Lithium-ion Cordless Hedge T The Model number will be found on the nameplate attached to the housing of the hedge trimmer. Always mention the Model number when ordering parts for this tool. 1 Index Number Part No.
5 Guard and screw set 1 6 Screw 2 30
