5.1How to connect the String Trimmer – cable lock / extension cable (ill. A/B)
Loop the extension cable (1) and insert it into the cable lock (2). This prevents unintentional dis- connection of the electrical plug. Then plug into the mains cable. To switch on, depress the push- button (3) on the handle (4). The String Trimmer will switch off as soon as the push-button is released.
The safety devices in- Astalled by the manufac- turer must not be removed or by-passed, e.g. by binding the on/off switch to the handle. This will prevent the trimmer switching off automatically, and may cause serious injury.
Attention! The trimming string will take a while to stop running after the unit is switched off.
5.2Working position (ill. C) Ensure that you have a secure foothold when working. Hold your String Trimmer with one hand on the handle (4), with the other on the guide handle (5).
5.3Trimming along lawn edges and in awkward places (ill. D)
(String Trimmer TS 350 L / TS 530 Duo L)
Guide your String Trimmer using the handle (4) and the guide handle (5).
For vertical cutting, e. g. for trimming lawn edges, turn the cutting unit as described under
5.6below.
5.4Trimming along the base of walls, fences and around trees (ill. E)
Guide your String Trimmer with the left side of the cover at a short distance from hard objects and surfaces.
5.5Removing dirt from joints between pavers (ill. C/D) Hold the String Trimmer in such a way that the cutting string (6) runs slightly inclined just above the pavers.
5.6Turning and swivelling the cutting tool, telescopic adjustment (ill. D/F)
Turning
(for trimming lawn edges)
(String Trimmer TS 350 L /
TS 530 Duo L)
Loosen the tightening nut (7) on the motor casing. The con- necting tube with the cutting tool can then be turned by up to 180°. Secure the cutting tool in the desired position by tightening the nut.
Telescopic adjustment
(to suit the operators height)
(String Trimmer TS 350 L / TS 530 Duo L)
Loosen the tightening nut (7) on the motor casing. The length of the connecting tube with the cutting tool can then be adjusted by up to 100 mm.
Swivelling
(for mowing on slopes, under bushes and garden furniture)
(String Trimmer TS 530 Duo L) By depressing the switch (8), you can swivel or incline the handle into two other angles
of 15° allowing three different working positions (ill. F).
5.7Adjusting the guide handle (ill. F) (String Trimmer
TS 350 L / TS 530 Duo L) By releasing the adjustment element (9) you can adjust the guide handle to the desired working position.
Adjust the position of the guide handle to suit your body height so that the String Trimmer can be guided just above the ground with an ideal weight balance.
5.8Automatic string lengthen- ing procedure with the motor running (ill. G) (String Trimmer
TS 350 / TS 350 L)
A clean cut will only be achieved with the maximum cord length.
Tap your trimmer sharply on
the ground. Avoid sustained de- pression. Ensure that the cutting head is parallel to ground. The cord will automatically lengthen. Listen for audible switching action. If the string is too long, it will be automatically adjusted to the correct length by the string limiter blade (10).
5.9Automatic string lengthen- ing procedure with the motor running
(String Trimmer TS 530 Duo L) A clean cut will only be achieved with the maximum cord length.
Briefly press and release the switch (11) to start/stop the motor. This causes automatic lengthening of the string. Listen for audible switching action. If the string is too long it will be auto- matically adjusted to the correct length by the string limiter blade (10).
5.10Manual string lengthening (ill. H)
1. Disconnect the mains plug!
2. Depress the release (12) and manually pull out string or strings until it stops.
If necessary, repeat this proce- dure until the string just pro- jects over the edge of the cover.
While the String Trimmer is being operated, the string length is adjusted automatically as de- scribed under “Automatic string lengthening”.
Be careful with the cut- Ating blade/string limiter
(10)whilst lengthening the string by hand. Risk of injury!
The GARDENA String Trimmers require mimimal maintenance.
Make sure that the cooling air inlets (13) never become ob- structed by dirt.
Remove grass clippings and dirt with a dry cloth or brush. Remove grass clippings and dirt from the safety cover (14) after every use.
Repairs may only be carried out by GARDENA Service Centres or dealers authorised by GARDENA.
Attention! Always dis- Aconnect the mains plug before working on the String Trimmer (checking, cleaning, maintenance). Risk of injury!
To avoid injury to persons and product damage: Never clean the String Trimmer with running water or with a water jet, in particular a high pressure water jet.
Store the String Trimmer in a dry place where it is protected from frost.
We recommend hanging storage to avoid unnecessary stress on the cutting head. The String Trimmer should be stored out of the reach of children.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when replacing the string cartridge.
6.1How to replace the string Please use only the original GARDENA String Cartridges.
Art. No. 5371
for String Trimmer TS 350 / TS 350 L
Art. No. 5372
for String Trimmer TS 530 Duo L
You can order these string cartridges from your GARDENA dealer or directly from the GARDENA customer service.
Never use metallic cutting cartridges or spare parts and accessories which have not been defined by the manu- facturer!
String Trimmer TS 350 /
TS 350 L (ill. I/K)
Disassembly (ill. I)
1.Disconnect the mains plug!
2.Keep the reel holder (16) in a fixed position. Unlock the cover (17) by turning it to the left. Remove the reel.
Assembly (ill. I/K)
1.Make sure the bayonet lock (18) of the reel holder (16) is free of dirt.
2.Introduce the string in the filament guide of the cover (17), then insert the reel.
3.Keep the reel holder (16) in a fixed position.
4.Insert the cover with the reel (17), press down and turn to the right until the end stop.
Ensure that the marks on the reel holder (16) and on the cover (17) perfectly match (ill. I1).
Ensure correct working position before switching on the String Trimmer.
String Trimmer TS 530 Duo L
(ill. L/M)
Disassembly (ill. L)
1.Disconnect the mains plug!
2.Keep the reel holder (19) in a fixed position. Unlock the cover (20) by turning it to the left. Remove the reel.
Assembly (ill. L/M)
1.Introduce first the lower string (21), then the upper string (22) in the string guides (23) of the reel holder (19), then insert the reel completely in the reel holder (19).
2.Keep the reel holder (19) in a fixed position, insert the cover (20), press down and secure
by turning to the right until it stops.
3.Ensure that the arrows on
the reel holder (19) and on the cover (20) match perfectly (ill. L1).
Ensure correct working position before switching on the String Trimmer.
If you have any problem with your String Trimmer, please contact our Customer Service or return the defective unit together with a short description of the problem and, if covered under guarantee, with the warranty card duly completed and signed, directly to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised spe- cialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.