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• T o keep full control of the Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer , always maintain
a firm footing while spreading your w eight evenly o ver both feet.
• Opera te with care, and never opera te the trimmer when you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medica tions.
• Only ever use this trimmer in da ylight conditions or with good
artificial light.
• Ensure the power switch is turned off before removing jammed ma terials.
• Carry the Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer by the handle, with the
spinning head sta tionary .
• Only switch on the motor once hands and feet are a way from the
cutting area.
• Always ensure tha t the ventila tion holes are free from deposits.
• Before using the device, make sure tha t all parts are properly
assembled.
• The appliance is only to be used for its intended purpose.
• Do not allow children or inexperienced users to operate the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children abo ve the age of 8 years ,
by persons of reduced ph ysical, sensor y or mental capabilities or by
persons with insufficient experience or knowledge, provided they
are supervised or hav e received instruction in the safe use of the
appliance and understand the associa ted risks.
• Extreme caution is advised when using the device near children and when
lea ving it unattended. Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
• Always keep the handle dry , clean and free from oil and grease.
• Keep all bystanders, children and pets a t least 15 metres aw ay .
• Only use the supplied power adapter .
• Do not use the device near flammable liquids, gases , dust or other
potentially explosive environments .
• T o av oid the risk of electric shock, av oid contact between the body and
earthed surfaces such as pipes, radia tors, stov es and refrigerators.
• Never use the pow er cord to carr y or unplug the appliance.
• Never expose the device to rain or moisture, in order to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
• This product is designed for light grass trimming . Please note that
this device is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• Do not use the device if the power switch is defectiv e.
• T o prevent accidental device start-up, make sure tha t the device
is disconnected from the mains before making adjustments, or
changing or storing accessories.
• The appliance can pose danger in the hands of untrained users.
When not in use, keep the device out of reach of children and do
not allow it to be opera ted by persons unfamiliar with its use (or
these instructions).
• T o a void accidents , periodically check the device for alignment,
spinning parts, parts breakage, and any other conditions that could
affect its opera tion.
• Keep the appliance clean. Use the device and accessories according
to these instructions. Using the unit for w ork for which it is not
intended may result in injury .
• Retain all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES /
BATTERY CHARGERS
• Protect the charger from rain and moisture to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
• Only ever charge the ba ttery using the supplied charger .
• The supplied charger is only to be used for charging the
Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer . T o av oid the risk of fire and explosion,
it must never be used to charge another device.
• Before each use, check the charger , cable and plug for any damage.
If the charger is damaged, cease use, and do not a ttempt to repair it.
• T o a void the risk of fire, do not use the charger on flammable
surfaces (such as paper , textiles, etc.) or in flammable environments .
• If the appliance is dropped or subjected to a severe impact, liquid
may leak from the ba tter y . If this fluid accidentally comes into
contact with your skin, rinse the area immedia tely with wa ter , as it
may cause irrita tion and even burns . If the fluid comes in contact
with your ey es, seek medical advice immedia tely .
• Do not open the ba ttery yourself , in order to av oid shor t circuits.
• T o reduce the risk of explosion, protect the battery from hea t, such
as, for example, continuous exposure to sunlight or fire.
• T o a void the risk of explosion, do not short-circuit the ba tter y .
• If the ba ttery is damaged by improper use, steam may escape from
it. If this happens, retrea t to fresh air , and seek medical advice if
brea thing difficulties develop.
Always wear protectiv e clothing, such as gloves, long trousers,
long sleeves, goggles and facial protection. Pay attention to
people, pets and children. Stop the device when people are
in the vicinity , until they have cleared the area. The appliance
should be cleaned of dirt after each use. Use only in a dr y
environment. Do not use on wet grass. Use only as instructed.
BEFORE USE + ASSEMBL Y
UNPACKING
Assembly is required for this product.
1. Carefully remove the product and accessories from the box. Make sure tha t all
parts are included: Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer , Handle with telescopic pole,
24 cable ties, Protectiv e cap with fixing screw , Battery charger , Edge guide,
Operating instructions
2. Carefully inspect the product to ensure that no breakages or damage ha ve
occurred during transport.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not use this product until these
parts have been replaced. Failure to observe this warning can result in serious injury.
ASSEMBL Y FIG. 2
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE WITH TELESCOPIC POLE L
The telescopic pole (L) is designed for use with the Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer
close to the ground. Do not use this for hedge trimming .
Mounting/adjusting telescopic pole (L):
a. Loosen the screw cap (M) on the pole, and pull out the telescopic pole until the desired
length is reached. T o fix/lock the pole, hold it in place and tighten the screw cap.
b. Insert the end of the telescopic pole into the securing bolt, along with the rails.
Tighten the screw firmly .
c. Y ou can only adjust the length of the telescopic pole (L) before attaching it to the device.
d. T o remove the telescopic pole (L), release the safety la tch (D). Pull out the pole.
TIP:
If you are unable to correctly insert the telescopic pole into the trimmer head,
check that the safety la tch is NOT TOO loose, which would ha ve the effect of
blocking the pole (see Figure B). T ry to loosen/open the safety bar by turning , and
reinsert the telescopic pole.
ASSEMBL Y STORE
PROTECTIVE CAP G ASSEMBL Y FIG. 3
1. Align the tabs with the notches on the main body . Lock into position. The
protective cap (G) can only be installed in one direction.
2. Using the supplied screw (K), secure the shield. Tighten the screw (K) on the
left side of the appliance.
FITTING AND REPLACING THE CABLE TIES C FIG. 4
Ensure that the appliance is switched off before fitting or replacing the
cable ties (C).
1. Insert the cable tie (C) through the cable tie holder (H) as shown.
2. Thread the end of the cable tie (C) into the cable tie closure. Tighten it firmly .
3. When replacing cable ties (C), cut off worn or damaged cable ties and replace
with new ones.
Follow these steps to fit new cable ties.
Important information about using other cable ties:
Y ou can use any commercially available cable ties up to a thickness of 4mm
and a length of 98mm. If you only ha ve longer cable ties at hand, these must be
shortened to the appropriate length of 98 mm after installation.
Warning: If the cable ties are not correctly shortened, they will come into contact
with the protective co ver of the Hammersmith Bionic T rimmer during operation.
This affects the functioning of the device and its performance.
CHARGING FIG. 5
IMPORT ANT: Make sure that the device is turned off before charging.
1. Charge the device using the supplied adapter . The LED indicator (F) will turn
from red to green once the battery is fully charged.
It takes around 4 hours for the battery to fully charge.
FIRST USE: Y ou must charge the device until the charging indicator turns green.
All subsequent charges require a full 4 hours. Battery level indicator: The LED
indicator flashes RED when there is a low battery. The trimmer has 3-8 minutes
of operation left. Please fully charge the battery for optimal performance.
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