The safety devices in- Astalled by the manufac-
Never use a tool which is not complete or which has been
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To avoid unintentional start, never carry the Telescopic
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9. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
turer must not be removed and/or bypassed, eg. by tying down a switch in the handle.
modified from its original design.
Hedge Trimmer at its button switches 2.
Attention! To avoid injuries, risk of fire and leaking batteries (accus), special attention must
Keep the
AInterrupting work
7. Maintenance, care, storage
be given to the following accu- driven Hedge Trimmer safety instructions.
Concentrate and work with care. You are responsible for safety in the area of work. Keep the area of work tidy. Untidiness in the area of work
Never leave the Hedge Trim- mer unattended in the working place. If you stop work, store the Hedge Trimmer in a safe place. Remove the accu from
7.1 Maintenance and care
Repairs must only be carried out by GARDENA Service Centres, or dealers authorised by GARDENA.
The accu must be re- Aleased from the tool for cleaning and performing main- tenance work, as well as for storage of the tool.
The Hedge Trimmer blades should be cleaned after each use and lubricated with an oil of low viscosity (e.g.
Never clean the tool with running water, in particular a high pressure water jet.
7.2Safe storage (fig. K/L) Proceed as follows for safe storage, protection of the trimmer blades, as well as to transport the Hedge Trimmer safely:
1.Slide the blade sheath sup-
plied 0 over the cutting blade
8 of the Telescopic Hedge Trimmer (fig. K).
2.Return the telescopic handle / grip to the preferred position ♣ as shown in figure L (arrow must point to the position number).
3.Press and hold the adjusting button 6 while retracting the telescopic handle to its limit- ing stop (fig. F).
4.Press and hold the round ad-
justing button 9 while folding down the trimming blade 8 into the parking position P (fig. L) – arrow must point to P.
Please store the Hedge Trim- mer in a dry frost free place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the cutting de- Avices at regular intervals for damage. Ensure that all damage is properly repaired immediately.
Accessory supplied:
Blade Guard (Sheath)
This
Checks before
Aeach operation
Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use the Hedge Trimmer, if safety devices
Inspect the area to be cut before and during work. Remove any foreign objects.
can cause accidents.
Make sure that there are no other people (especially chil- dren) or animals anywhere near the working area.
Do not wear loose clothes, jewellery, etc. They could get caught in the trimmer. Wear sturdy working shoes, gloves and an eye protection. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the machine, especially when using steps. Attention! Take extra care when walking back- wards. You may stumble.
the unit!
Should you stop work in order to get to another working place, always switch off the Hedge Trimmer to go there. Remove the accu from the unit!
Always attach the blade protec- tion for transport and storage of the unit.
AWork place safety
Make yourself familiar with the surroundings and look out for dangers which you may not detect due to machinery noise.
Never use the unit when it
8. Rectification of faults
If, in spite of care, there is an obstruction when cutting, turn
Keep the motor casing and ventilation free from obstruc-
rains or in damp/wet areas.
Tool does not start:
.Check that there is proper contact between the Accu A 12 (Art. No. 2109), or the Accu- Pack AP 12
.Check that the contacts of the Accu A 12, or the
.Check that the Accu A 12, or the
is fully charged and ready for operation.
If you have any problem with your Hedge 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 a copy of the receipt, 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.
off the Hedge Trimmer and remove it.
AUse/Responsibility
This Hedge Trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Use the unit only for the pur- poses specified in these oper- ating instructions.
Do not overload the Telescopic Hedge Trimmer – to work better and safer do not exceed the given power consumption.
tions, leaves and other similar things.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of flammable liquids and gases.
If the blades get jammed, please switch off the unit and remove the object (thick branch, foreign body).
Only work when visibility is good.
Do not operate the Hedge Trimmer in or near swimming pools and garden ponds.
Electrical safety / AFire risk
The contacts of the Accu should never be bridged. Short circuit – fire risk!
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