The product must be supplied through a residual current
device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every time you
use it.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there
are signs of damage or ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this
has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order
to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged
or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if
the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been
disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric
supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable
for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, send the
product to the next GARDENA service Center or dealer
authorised by GARDENA.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
Do not connect an earth to any part of the product.
If the product starts unintentionally when the mains
plug is connected, disconnect the mains at once.
Contact GARDENA Service to check the product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the
minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage
Cable length
Cross section
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
Up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
20 – 50 m
2.5 mm
2
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use and which conform to one of the following
specifications: Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53),
Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP
(60245 IEC 57).
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk
that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers
away when you assemble the product.
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and
stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you
react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be
used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
Always hold the product properly with both hands and
both handles.
Before using the product and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as 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 unit by the guard.
Do not use the product if the protection equipments
(protection cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Disconnect the mains cable:
• before leaving the unit unattended for any period.
• before clearing a blockage.
• before checking, cleaning or working on the product.
• if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you
are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating
condition.
• if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
• before passing to another person.
Only use the product between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
Risk of injury!
Do not touch the blades!
v
Disconnect the product from the mains and
slid the protective cover over the blade when
you finish or interrupt the work.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the
product is in safe working condition.
If the product got hot while operation, let it cool down
before storage.
2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts
accidentally.
v
Disconnect the product from the mains and
slide the protective cover over the blade before
you do assembly.
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