2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the hedge trimmer starts accidentally.
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Remove the battery and slide the protective cover over the
blade before you assemble the hedge trimmer.
To assemble the front handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
1. Loosen both screws
(2)
and remove them.
2. Push the front handle
(1)
into the slot in the hedge trimmer.
Make sure that the front handle
(1)
is completely in place and the
handle hole is inline up with the threaded hole.
3. Put both screws
(2)
in the threaded holes in the hedge trimmer.
Do not push the front start lever
(3)
while you are doing this.
4. Tighten both screws
(2)
.
Make sure that the screws
(2)
are tightened and the start lever
(3)
can be completely pushed.
3. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the hedge trimmer starts accidentally.
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Wait for the blade to stop, remove the battery and slide the
protective cover over the blade before you adjust or transport
the hedge trimmer.
To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 / O2 ]:
CAUTION!
Overvoltage damages the battery and the battery charger.
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Make sure that you use the correct mains voltage.
For the GARDENA Battery Hedge Trimmers Art. 983755 / 983855
there is no battery in the scope of delivery.
Before you use the battery the first time, the battery must be completely
charged.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge and the
charging process can be disconnected at any time without to damage
the battery (no memory effect).
1. Push both locking buttons
(A)
and remove the battery
(B)
from the
battery holder
(D)
.
2. Connect the battery charger
(C)
into a mains socket.
3. Connect the battery charger cable
(E)
to the battery
(B)
.
When the charging control lamp
(Lc)
at the charger flashes green the
battery is being charged.
When the charging control lamp
(Lc)
at the charger illuminates green
the battery is completely charged
(Charging time, see 7. TECHNICAL DATA).
4. Examine the charge status regularly while you charge.
5. When the battery
(B)
is completely charged, disconnect the battery
(B)
from the charger
(C)
.
6. Disconnect the charger
(C)
from the mains.
6) Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove
cut material or hold mate rial to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting
device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from
the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur faces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from the cutting area. During operation the cable may
be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
Additional safety warnings
Battery safety
DANGER! Fire risk!
The battery to be charged must be placed on a nonflammable, heat
resistant and nonconductive surface while charging.
The supply terminals are not to be shortcircuited.
Keep corrosive, flammable and easily combustible objects clear of the
battery charger and the battery.
Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while charging.
Disconnect the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke formation or fire.
Only use the original GARDENA Charger to charge the battery. The use of other
battery chargers may damage the batteries irreparably and even cause a fire.
Only use original GARDENA batteries for the GARDENA battery product.
Do not charge any third-party batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
If you notice fire: Extinguish the flames with oxygen reducing materials.
DANGER! Risk of explosion!
Protect batteries from heat and fire. Do not leave on radiators or expose
to strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Batteries may create sparks which
could ignite the dust or fumes.
Check your replacement battery before each use. Visually check the battery
before each use. A non-functioning battery must be disposed of correctly. Do not
send by post. For further details, please contact your local disposal companies.
For risks of injury do not use the battery as a power source for other products.
Only use the battery for the GARDENA product intended.
Only charge and use the battery in ambient temperatures of between 0 °C and
40 °C. Allow battery to cool down after long periods of use.
Check the charging cable regularly for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness).
Only use it in perfect condition.
Do not stow or transport the battery above 45 °C or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the
battery should be stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge is low.
Do not expose the battery to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a battery will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Keep battery in order (clean) especially air vents.
If usage of the battery is not planned for a certain time (winter period) reload the
battery to avoid a deep discharge.
Do not store while still attached to a tool, this prevents misuse and accidents.
Do not store the battery in places where static electricity is present.
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.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all
wires and other foreign objects.
In case of an unintended start (e. g. due to a welded switch) disconnect the bat-
tery immediately from device and let the product be repaired by the GARDENA
service.
Disconnect the battery if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immedi-
ately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Do not use the product nearby water.
Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
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.
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Check your product before each use. Always visually inspect your Hedge Trim-
mer before each use. Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any
way.
If the product got hot while operation, let it cool down before storage.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working.
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