Gardena THS400 manual Where to Use Your Gardena Hedge Trimmer, Safety Instructions

GARDENA Telescopic Hedge Trimmer THS 400

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Translation of the original instructions from German. Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the hedge trimmer, its proper use and the notes on safety.

For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these

Aor mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person.operating instructions must not use this hedge trimmer. Persons with reduced physical

	v	Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
Contents	1.	Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer	. 9
	2.	Safety instructions	. 9
	3.	Function	11
	4.	Assembly	11
	5.	Operation	11
	6.	Preparation for Storage	13
	7.	Maintenance	13
	8.	Troubleshooting	13
	9.	Technical Data	14
	10.	Service / Warranty	14
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer
Correct Use:	The GARDENA Hedge Trimmer is intended for cutting hedges in
	private domestic gardens and allotments.
	Adherence to these operating instructions is a precondition for the
	correct use of the hedge trimmer.
Please note
	WARNING ! Risk of injury!
	The hedge trimmer must not be used for cutting lawns /
	lawn edges or for chopping up material for composting
	purposes.

2. Safety Instructions

VPlease follow the safety instructions on the hedge trimmer.

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WARNING !

VPlease read the operating instructions before

this hedge trimmer.

DANGER !

VDo not use in rain or wet conditions.

DANGER !

VRemove the plug from the mains socket if the cable is cut through or damaged.

Check each time you use the hedge trimmer:

Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use the hedge trimmer if safety devices (two-hand switch, blade stop, impact protection) and / or the blades are damaged or worn.

Never bypass the safety devices.

Inspect the area to be cut before and during work. Remove any foreign objects.

If you should come across any obstructions when cutting, turn off the hedge trimmer and remove the obstruction.

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