Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e. g. wire fences and hidden wires).
The use of a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or less
is recommended.
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on both handles.
The hedge trimmer is intended for use when the user is standing on the ground
and not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
Before using the hedge trimmer, make sure that the locking devices of all moving
parts (e. g. the extended shaft and the pivot element) are in the locked position.
Additional safety warnings
Battery safety
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and / or serious injury.
Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use the charger if you can
fully evaluate all functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have
received corresponding instructions.
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Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance.
This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
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Charge only lithium-ion batteries of the POWER FOR ALL system type
PBA 18V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or more).
The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the
charger. Do not charge any nonrechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
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Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
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Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the
charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself,
and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original
replacement parts.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
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Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e. g. paper,
textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment.
There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
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In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be
replaced, this must be done by GARDENA or by a customer service centre
that is authorised to repair GARDENA power tools.
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Do not operate the product while it is charging.
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved
electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not
suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be
disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into
a mains socket elsewhere.
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These safety warnings apply only for lithium-ion batteries of the
POWER FOR ALL system PBA 18V.
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Only use the battery with products of the POWER FOR ALL system
manufacturers. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery
against dangerous overload.
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
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The battery is supplied partially charged.
To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger before
using your power tool for the first time.
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Keep battery packs out of the reach of children.
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Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
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In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be
emitted. The battery can set alight or explode.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you expe-
rience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
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If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may
be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoid-
ed. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid
comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected and cover nearby
surfaces. Check affected parts.
Clean these parts or change them if necessary.
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Do not short-circuit the battery pack. When the battery pack is not
in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a con-
nection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or
screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may
occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
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Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should
only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
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Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against continuous intense
sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture.
There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.
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Only operate and store the battery at an ambient temperature
between – 20 °C and + 50 °C.
Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for example.
At temperatures of < 0 °C some devices may experience a loss of power.
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Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature which is between
0 °C and + 45 °C.
Charging outside of this temperature range can increase the risk of damage
to the battery and pose a fire hazard.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This
field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
Only connect charger to the AC voltage specified on the rating plate.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Disconnect the product from the mains and disconnect the battery if the product
starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Protect the battery contacts from moisture.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly-
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these
instructions. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people or their property. Pay special attention to the hazard for
third parties posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is
extended.
DANGER!
When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by the
product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Check the areas where the hedge trimmer is to be used and remove any wires,
hidden electrical cables and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the length of the telescopic
tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the Hedge Trimmer must
not rest on the blade in the process.
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage.
Have the appropriate repair work carried out if necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised
modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency. Never hold the product
by the protective cover.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the protection equipment are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the hedge trimmer.
Always use the product when standing on solid ground.
Remove the battery:
– before leaving the hedge trimmer unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the hedge trimmer;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your hedge trimmer until you are sure that the
entire hedge trimmer is in a safe operating condition;
– if the hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Exces-
sive vibration can cause injury;
– before passing to another person.
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch the blade.
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When work is finished or interrupted, refit the protective cover.
All nuts and screws must be firmly tightened to ensure a safe operating condition
of the product.
If the product got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
The Hedge trimmer must not be stored over 35 °C or under direct exposure to
sunlight.
Do not store the Hedge Trimmer in places with static electricity.
Beware of falling debris.
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
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