Cub Cadet HT59L HT59L Operator's Manual - Page 1

Operator's Manual 20 Volt Lithium-Ion Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmer HT59L TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information 1 Safety Information 1 Know Your Unit 2 Assembly Instructions 2 Starting and Stopping Instructions 2 Operating Instructions 3 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 3 Cleaning and Storage 3 Troubleshooting 3 Specifications 3 Warranty Information 12 All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Copyright© 2011 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE INFORMATION DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT Please call the Customer Support Department or visit our website for assistance: U.S. Canada 1-877-282-8684 or 1-800-668-1238 www.cubcadet.com www.cubcadet.ca DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department. Additional information about the unit can be found on our website. Please call the Customer Support Department for replacement parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use 20V Lithium-Ion Battery A59 LBTY (sold separately) Use 20V Lithium-Ion Battery Charger A59LCHGR (sold separately) SAFETY INFORMATION • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS • Safety alert symbols are used to draw your attention to possible dangers. These symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition that may occur. If questions arise, please call the Customer Support Department at 1-877-282-8684 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada). SYMBOL MEANING DANGER: Signals an EXTREME hazard. Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result in serious injury or death to yourself or to others. WARNING: Signals a SERIOUS hazard. Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in serious injury to yourself or to others. CAUTION: Signals a MODERATE hazard. Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result in property damage or injury to yourself or to others. IMPORTANT! Signals special mechanical information. NOTE: Signals additional important general information. • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: Please read the entire operator's manual carefully before attempting to assemble, operate or maintain the unit. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in property damage or serious injury to yourself and/or others. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and certain finished components contain lead, lead compounds and chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. SAFETY BASICS • Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the battery that powers this unit. • Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Stay alert! Do not operate the unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. • Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate the unit without proper instruction. • Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. • Make sure that all guards and safety attachments are properly installed before operating the unit. • Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If loaning someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. 769-06500 P01 PRELIMINARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DO NOT rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the unit. • Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away. If anyone enters the work area, stop the unit! • Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do not start the operation until the work area is clear and free from obstructions and there is secure footing. • Always wear appropriate eye and ear protection when operating this unit. Wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Failure to do so could result in serious eye injury caused by thrown objects. If the operation is dusty, wear a facemask or dust mask. • Dress appropriately, wear heavy, snug-fitting clothes (long pants and a long sleeve shirt), non-slip protective gloves and boots. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. • Only use the unit in daylight or good artificial light. • Only use the unit for the purpose intended. HEDGE TRIMMER SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DO NOT over reach. • DO NOT cut above shoulder height. • Inspect the work area before using the unit. Remove any hard and/or sharp objects, such as glass, wire, etc. If thrown or caught in the trimmer blade, such objects could cause property damage or injury to the operator or bystanders. • Grip the unit firmly with both hands when the motor is running. Keep the left hand on the front handle and the right hand on the rear handle. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Stand slightly to the left of the unit to avoid being in the direct line of the trimmer blade. Follow all instructions in the Operating Instructions section. • Never grip the unit by the guard or use the guard as a handle. • Always begin a cut with the motor running at full speed. Fully squeeze the switch trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the trimmer blade. OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • DO NOT operate the unit with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers or bystanders may result from one-handed operation. This unit is intended for two-handed use. • DO NOT handle the unit with wet hands. • DO NOT operate the unit on unstable surfaces, such as trees, ladders, slopes or rooftops. Be very careful when using the unit on stairs. • DO NOT expose the unit to rain. Do not use the unit in damp or wet locations or conditions. • DO NOT operate the unit on wet surfaces. • DO NOT use the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. • DO NOT operate a unit that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the unit stops when the trigger is released. Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly or if the switch lock does not work. • DO NOT attempt operations beyond the operator's capacity or experience. • DO NOT cut near electrical cables or power lines. • DO NOT force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at the intended rate. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid body contact with grounded conductors, such as metal pipes or wire fences. • Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit back toward the operator. • If the unit produces excessive vibration, stop the motor immediately. Inspect the unit for loose screws, bolts, nuts, etc. or damaged parts. Tighten or replace any loose or damaged parts before resuming operation. • Keep all body parts away from the trimmer blade when the motor is operating. Before starting the unit, make sure the trimmer blade is not contacting anything. 01/11