Parkside 4V Cordless Garden Shear PGSA 14 A1 User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new device. You have chosen a high-quality product. This operating manual is part of the product and contains important information for safety, use, and disposal. Familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions before using the product. Use the product only as described and for the intended applications. Pass on all documents when giving the product to a third party.

Intended Use

The device is intended for cutting branches, shrubs, and other green cuttings. Any other use or modification of the device is considered improper and carries significant risks of accidents. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages resulting from improper use. The device is not intended for commercial use.

Pictogram Explanations

• Wear safety glasses ?
• ⚠️ Danger of injury from sharp blades. Keep hands away from the blade!
• ☔ Protect the device from rain or moisture.

Equipment

The device includes:

• 1. On/Off LED
• 2. Battery LED
• 3. Charging socket
• 4. Safety switch
• 5. Cutting button
• 6. Nut
• 7. Cutting blade
• 8. On/Off switch
• 9. Spanner
• 10. Blade guard
• 11. USB charging cable

Scope of Delivery

• 1 x 4V Cordless Garden Shear
• 1 x USB charging cable (USB Type C to USB Type A)
• 1 x Spanner
• 1 x Transparent blade guard
• 1 x Operating Instructions

Technical Data

Noise and Vibration Information

Measured according to EN 62841. A-weighted sound pressure level: L_pA = 69.5 dB, Uncertainty K_pA = 3 dB. A-weighted sound power level: L_WA = 77.5 dB, Uncertainty K_WA = 3 dB. Wear hearing protection! ?

Vibration total value a_h,SG < 2.5 m/s², Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s².

Note: Stated vibration and noise emission values are measured using a standardized test procedure and can be used for comparison. They can also be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

⚠️ WARNING! Vibration and noise emissions may differ from stated values during actual use, depending on the type and manner of use, and the workpiece being processed.

General Safety Instructions for Power Tools

⚠️ WARNING! Read all safety instructions, instructions, illustrations, and technical data. Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" refers to mains-powered and battery-powered tools.

1. Workplace Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Clutter and poor lighting can lead to accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres where flammable liquids, gases, or dust are present. Sparks can ignite dust or vapors.
• Keep children and other persons away while using the power tool. Distractions can cause loss of control.

2. Electrical Safety

• The plug must fit the socket. Do not modify the plug. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed tools. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces (pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators). Increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
• Keep power tools away from rain or moisture. Water ingress increases the risk of electric shock.
• Do not misuse the power cord for carrying, hanging, or pulling the plug. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or tangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• If working outdoors, use only extension cords approved for outdoor use. This reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operation in damp environments cannot be avoided, use a residual current device (RCD). This reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Safety of Persons

• Be attentive, use common sense, and do not use the power tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention can lead to serious injury.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses ?. PPE such as dust masks, non-slip safety shoes, helmets, or hearing protection reduces the risk of injury depending on the tool and its use.
• Avoid unintentional starting. Ensure the tool is switched off before connecting to power/battery, picking up, or carrying. Do not carry with finger on the switch or connect to power while switched on.
• Remove any setting tools or spanners before switching on the power tool. A tool or spanner left in a rotating part can cause injury.
• Avoid abnormal body posture. Maintain a secure stance and balance for better control in unexpected situations.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose items can be caught by moving parts.
• If dust extraction/collection equipment can be fitted, ensure it is connected and used correctly. This can reduce dust hazards.
• Do not overestimate yourself and disregard safety rules, even after frequent use. Careless actions can lead to severe injuries in fractions of a second.

Use and Handling of Power Tools

• Do not overload the power tool. Use the correct tool for your work. Using the right tool ensures better and safer work within its specified performance range.
• Do not use a power tool with a defective switch. A tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug and/or remove the battery before making adjustments, changing accessories, or putting the tool away. This prevents unintentional starting.
• Keep unused power tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the instructions or the tool to use it. Power tools are dangerous when used by inexperienced persons.
• Care for power tools and accessories. Check that moving parts function correctly and are not jammed, and that no parts are broken or damaged in a way that impairs the tool's function. Have damaged parts repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Well-maintained cutting tools with sharp edges jam less and are easier to guide.
• Use the power tool, accessories, etc., according to these instructions, considering the working conditions and the task. Using power tools for applications other than intended can lead to dangerous situations.
• Keep handles and grip surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery grips prevent safe operation and control in unforeseen situations.

Use and Handling of Battery Tools

• Charge batteries only with chargers recommended by the manufacturer. Using a charger not designed for a specific battery type poses a fire hazard.
• Use only the intended batteries in the power tools. Using other batteries can lead to injury and fire hazard.
• Keep unused batteries away from metal objects (paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws) that could cause a short circuit. A short circuit between battery contacts can cause burns or fire.
• If battery fluid leaks, avoid contact. Rinse with water if accidental contact occurs. If fluid gets into eyes, seek medical attention. Leaked battery fluid can cause skin irritation or burns.
• Do not use damaged or modified batteries. Damaged or modified batteries can behave unpredictably and pose a risk of fire, explosion, or injury.
• Do not expose batteries to fire or excessive temperatures. Fire or temperatures above 130°C (265°F) can cause an explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and never charge the battery or power tool outside the specified temperature range. Improper charging can destroy the battery and increase the fire hazard.
• ⚠️ CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD! Never charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Protect the battery from heat, e.g., prolonged sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. There is a risk of explosion.

Service

• Have your power tool repaired only by qualified personnel and with original spare parts. This ensures the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged batteries. All battery maintenance should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service centers.

Safety Instructions for Garden Shears

• Never operate the garden shear with damaged cutting blades.
• Hold the garden shear only by the insulated grip surfaces, as the cutting blade may touch hidden live cables. If the cutting blade comes into contact with a "live" conductor, exposed metal parts of the shear can become live, leading to an electric shock.
• Keep all body parts away from the cutting blade. Do not remove cuttings or hold the material to be cut while the cutting blades are moving. Ensure the trigger switch is off when removing jammed cuttings. Check for wire fences or foreign objects that the garden shear could catch during operation.
• Carry the garden shear by the handle with the blade stationary and ensure you do not press the switch. Proper carrying reduces the risk of unintentional operation and resulting injury from the blade.
• When transporting or storing the garden shear, always attach the blade guard. Proper handling reduces the risk of injury from the blade.
• Ensure all switches are off and the battery is removed or switched off before removing jammed cuttings or performing maintenance. Unexpected operation of the garden shear when removing jammed material can lead to serious injuries.
• Keep all mains cables away from the cutting area. Cables can be hidden in hedges and bushes and accidentally cut by the blade.
• Do not use the garden shear in bad weather, especially during thunderstorms. This reduces the risk of being struck by lightning.
• Check branches and shrubs for foreign objects, e.g., wire fences and hidden cables.
• Hold the garden shear correctly, e.g., with both hands if two grips are present.
• The garden shear is intended for work where the operator stands on the ground, not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
• The user should ensure before using the garden shear that any locking devices on moving parts (e.g., the extended shaft and the pivot element), if present, are in the locked position.
• ⚠️ Caution! The cutting blade continues to move after the motor is switched off.
• ⚠️ Warning! Keep unauthorized persons away! Also pay attention to children and pets.
• Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, or persons unfamiliar with these instructions, to use the machine.
• Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when using.

Operation

Never misuse the device or use non-original parts/accessories. The use of parts or accessories other than those recommended in the operating instructions can pose a risk of injury.

Charging the Integrated Battery

⚠️ WARNING! If the charging cable or connections are damaged, have them replaced by authorized personnel or customer service. Protect the charging cable from hot surfaces and sharp edges. Ensure the charging cable is not strained or kinked. Use only the supplied charging cable for charging the device. Do not charge the device via a PC or notebook USB port. Charge the internal battery of the device only in dry indoor areas.

Note: A new or long-unused battery must be charged before first/re-use. It reaches its full capacity after approx. 3-5 charge cycles.

Starting the Charging Process

Connect the USB Type-C plug of the USB charging cable (11) to the charging socket (3) of the device.

Connect the USB Type-A plug of the USB charging cable (11) to a USB power adapter (5 V, ≤2 A). Connect the USB power adapter to a power source.

The battery is charged when the Battery LED (2) indicates RED/ORANGE/GREEN.

Ending the Charging Process

Disconnect the USB power adapter from the power source. Disconnect the USB charging cable (11) from the charging socket (3) of the device.

⚠️ CAUTION! Never recharge the battery immediately after charging. There is a risk of overcharging the battery.

Reading Battery Status

The status or remaining charge is indicated by the Battery LED (2) when the device is switched on as follows:

• RED/ORANGE/GREEN = fully charged
• RED/ORANGE = medium charge
• RED = low charge – charge battery

Switching On/Off / Cutting Operation

Switching On

Press the On/Off switch (8). The On/Off LED (1) lights up.

Switching Off

Press the On/Off switch (8) again. The On/Off LED (1) goes out.

Cutting Operation

Place the cutting material under the cutting blade (7).

Hold down the safety switch (4) and press the cutting button (5). The cutting blade (7) lowers. When you release the cutting button (5), the cutting blade (7) returns to its starting position.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

• Attach the blade guard (10) to the device when storing or transporting it.
• Remove dirt from the device after each use. Use a dry cloth for this.
• Perform a complete charging cycle for the battery at the beginning and end of each extended period of non-use.
• If a Lithium-ion battery is to be stored for a longer period, its charge status must be checked regularly. The optimal charge status is between 50% and 80%.
• The optimal storage climate is cool and dry.

Removing the Cutting Blade

• Loosen the nut (6) with the supplied spanner (9) until it can be removed.
• Remove the cutting blade (7).
• Reassembly is in reverse order.

Note: Unlisted spare parts (e.g., accessories) can be ordered via our call center.

Disposal

Do not dispose of power tools in household waste! The adjacent symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this device is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU. This directive states that at the end of its service life, this device must not be disposed of with normal household waste, but must be handed in at specially designated collection points, recycling centers, or disposal companies.

This disposal is free of charge for you. Protect the environment and dispose of it properly.

For the German market: When purchasing a new device, you have the right to return a corresponding old device to your dealer. Dealers of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as food retailers who regularly sell electrical and electronic equipment, are obliged to take back up to three old devices free of charge, even without the purchase of a new device, if the old devices are no larger than 25 cm in any dimension. Lidl offers return options directly in its branches and stores.

If your old device contains personal data, you are responsible for deleting it before returning it.

If possible without destroying the old device, remove old batteries or accumulators and lamps before returning the old device for disposal and hand them over for separate collection. For built-in batteries, it must be indicated during disposal that the device contains a battery.

Further disposal options for the used product can be obtained from your municipality or city administration.

Do not dispose of batteries/accumulators in household waste! Defective or used batteries must be recycled according to Directive 2006/66/EG. Batteries/accumulators are to be treated as hazardous waste and must therefore be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner by appropriate bodies (dealers, specialist dealers, public municipal bodies, commercial disposal companies). Batteries/accumulators may contain toxic heavy metals.

Therefore, do not dispose of batteries/accumulators in household waste, but hand them over for separate collection. Return batteries/accumulators only in a discharged state.

The built-in battery of this device cannot be removed for disposal.

Packaging Disposal

The packaging consists of environmentally friendly materials that can be disposed of via local recycling points. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Observe the labeling on the various packaging materials and separate them if necessary. The packaging materials are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meaning: 1-7: Plastics, 20-22: Paper and cardboard, 80-98: Composite materials.

Warranty of Kompernaß Handels GmbH

Dear Customer, You receive a 3-year warranty on this device from the date of purchase. If included in the scope of delivery, you also receive a 3-year warranty on the battery packs of the X12V and X20V Team Series from the date of purchase. In the event of defects with this product, you have statutory rights against the seller of the product. These statutory rights are not limited by the warranty presented below.

Warranty Conditions

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please keep the receipt safe. It is required as proof of purchase.

If a material or manufacturing defect occurs within three years from the date of purchase of this product, the product will be repaired, replaced, or the purchase price refunded by us – at our discretion. This warranty service requires that the defective device and proof of purchase (receipt) are presented within the three-year period, along with a brief written description of the defect and when it occurred.

If the defect is covered by our warranty, you will receive the repaired or a new product back. Repair or replacement of the product does not start a new warranty period. The warranty period is not extended by warranty service. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs after the warranty period has expired are chargeable.

Warranty Scope

The device has been carefully produced according to strict quality guidelines and conscientiously checked before delivery. The warranty service applies to material or manufacturing defects. The scope of warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear, which can be considered wear parts, such as saw blades, replacement blades, sandpaper, etc., or to damage to fragile parts, such as switches or parts made of glass.

This warranty becomes void if the product is damaged, misused, or not maintained. For proper use of the product, all instructions listed in the operating manual must be followed precisely. Uses and actions that are advised against or warned against in the operating manual must be strictly avoided.

The product is intended for private use only, not for commercial use. In case of abusive and improper handling, use of force, and interventions not carried out by our authorized service center, the warranty becomes void.

Warranty does not apply to:

• Normal wear and tear of battery capacity
• Commercial use of the product
• Damage or modification of the product by the customer
• Disregard of safety and maintenance instructions, operating errors
• Damage due to elemental events

Handling Warranty Claims

For prompt processing of your request, please follow the instructions below:

• Please have the receipt and the article number (IAN) 478560_2410 ready for all inquiries as proof of purchase.
• The article number can be found on the product's type plate, an engraving on the product, the title page of the operating manual (bottom left), or the sticker on the back or underside of the product.
• Should functional errors or other defects occur, first contact the named service department by phone or use our contact form, which you can find in the "Service" category on parkside-diy.com.
• A product identified as defective can then be sent postage-free to the provided service address, along with the proof of purchase (receipt) and a description of the defect and when it occurred.

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Service

DE Germany

Tel.: 0800 8855 300

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AT Austria

Tel.: 0800 447 750

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CH Switzerland

Tel.: 0800 563 601

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IAN 478560_2410

Importer

Please note that the following address is not a service address. Please contact the named service center first.

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM
GERMANY
www.kompernass.com

Original Declaration of Conformity

We, KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH, Document Responsible: Mr. Semi Uguzlu, BURGSTR. 21, 44867 BOCHUM, Germany, hereby declare that this product complies with the following standards, normative documents, and EC directives:

• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU)
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)*

* The manufacturer bears sole responsibility for the issuance of this declaration of conformity. The object of the declaration described above fulfills the provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Applied harmonized standards

• EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022
• EN IEC 55014-1:2021
• EN IEC 55014-2:2021
• EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021
• EN 61000-3-3:2013/A2:2021
• EN IEC 63000:2018
• (PPP 58100C:2023)

Machine Designation

Machine Designation: 4 V Cordless Garden Shear PGSA 14 A1

Manufacturing Year: 02-2025

Serial Number: IAN 478560_2410

Bochum, 29.11.2024

Semi Uguzlu
- Quality Manager -

Technical changes for further development are reserved.

Ordering Spare Parts

You can conveniently reorder spare parts for this product online at www.kompernass.com.

Scan the QR code with your smartphone/tablet. This QR code takes you directly to our website where you can view and order available spare parts.

Note: If you have problems with online ordering, you can contact our service center by phone or email. Always provide the article number (IAN) 478560_2410 with your order. Please note that online ordering of spare parts may not be possible for all delivery countries.