Gardena THS400 manual Connecting the Hedge Trimmer Starting the Hedge Trimmer

Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer to the working position:

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GB 7

2 1

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Connecting the Hedge

Trimmer:

Starting the Hedge Trimmer:

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E

Adjusting the cutting angle of the trimmer blade 7:

The cutting angle between the telescopic shaft 2 and the trimmer blade 7 can be set to one of 8 positions in 12° steps from 0° , to 84° !.

The 3 basic settings (see 3. Functions) can be set by moving the￿of the angle button 8 to position !, ∀ or ♣.

vKeeping the angle button 8 pressed, turn the trimmer blade 7 to the desired cutting angle.

Adjusting the axial position of the trimmer blade head 1:

The trimmer blade head 1 can be set to one of 7 positions in 30° steps from 0° to 180°. The 3 basic settings (see 3. Functions) can be set by moving the￿on the handle 2 to position !, ∀ or ♣.

vKeeping the axial button 9 pressed, turn the trimmer blade head 1 to the desired axial position.

Adjusting the length of the telescopic handle 2:

The telescopic handle can be extended by up to 31 cm.

vKeeping the telescopic button 0 pressed, move the telescopic handle 2 to the desired length.

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B

1.	Loop the extension cable A and insert	A
	the loop into the cable lock B.
2.	Insert the plug C into the extension
	cable A.

DANGER ! Risk of physical injury!

AIf the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off automatically, there is a risk of lacerations.

V Never override the safety devices (e.g. by strapping down one of the start buttons).

The hedge trimmer is fitted with a two-handed safety device to prevent the unit from being turned on by accident.

1.Hold the guide handle 3 with one hand and press one of the start buttons D.

2.Hold the main handle 4 with the other hand and press the start button E. The hedge trimmer will start.

If either of the start buttons is released, the trimmer blade will come to a halt within one second.

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