v
Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
(in particular high-pressure water jet).
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Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents. Some
can destroy critical plastic parts.
The airflow slots must always be clean.
1. Clean the airflow slots
(17)
with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
2. Clean all movable parts after each operation. Especially remove any
grass and dirt from the protective cover
(2)
.
To clean the battery and the battery charger:
Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the battery and the battery
charger always are clean and dry before you connect the battery charger.
Do not use running water.
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Battery charger: Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft
and dry cloth.
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Battery: Occasionally clean the ventilation slots and the terminals on
the battery using a soft brush that is clean and dry.
5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Clean the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger
(see 4. MAINTENANCE).
4. Store the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger in a dry,
enclosed and frost-free place.
Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
The product must not be disposed of to normal household
waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental
regulations.
IMPORTANT!
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Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling
collection centre.
Disposal of the battery:
Li-ion
The GARDENA battery contains lithium-ion cells that should
not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of
its life.
IMPORTANT!
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Dispose of the batteries through or via your municipal recycling
collection centre.
1. Discharge the lithium-ion cells completely (contact the GARDENA
Service).
2. Protect the contacts on the lithium-ion cells against short circuits.
3. Dispose of the lithium-ion cells properly.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v
Wait for the plastic blade to stop and remove the battery
before you troubleshoot the product.
To replace the plastic blade [ Fig. T1 / T2 ]:
DANGER! Risk of cutting injuries!
v
Do not use metal cutting elements or spare parts and acces-
sories not intended for use by GARDENA.
If the wear rib
(19)
is no longer visible, the blade carrier
(18)
must be
replaced. Contact the GARDENA Service.
The plastic blades may only become worn to half the original
length at most. Only use original GARDENA Spare Blades
RotorCut. Spare plastic blades are available from your GARDENA
dealer or directly from GARDENA Service.
• GARDENA Spare Blades RotorCut for Turbotrimmer
Art. 5368
To remove the plastic blade:
1. Turn the trimmer over.
2. Push the end of the plastic blade down slightly (A), slide the plastic
blade
(8)
inside through the blade carrier
(18)
(B) and pull out.
To insert the plastic blade:
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Slide the new plastic blade
(8)
from inside through the slot in metal of
the blade carrier
(18)
until it audibly engages (click).
When the new plastic blade is correctly inserted, it can be moved more
easily.
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Trimmer is not cutting
cleanly or not cutting at all
Plastic blade is worn or too
short.
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Replace the plastic blade.
Plastic blade is broken off.
v
Replace the plastic blade.
Trimmer vibrates severely
Plastic blade is excessively
worn and creates an unbalance.
v
Replace the plastic blade.
Blade carrier is worn.
v
Replace the blade carrier.
Trimmer can no longer be
stopped
Start lever is stuck.
v
Remove the battery and
loosen the start lever
Trimmer does not start
or stops.
LED
(L1)
is flashing green
[ Fig. O4 ]
Battery is empty.
v
Charge the battery.
Trimmer does not start
or stops.
Error-LED
(Wp)
is illuminated
red [ Fig. O4 ]
Battery temperature is outside
the permissible temperature
range.
v
Wait until the battery tem-
perature is between
0 °C – + 45 °C again.
There are drops of water or
moisture between the battery
contacts on the trimmer.
v
Remove the water drops /
moisture with a dry cloth.
Engine is blocked.
v
Remove the obstacle.
Start again.
Trimmer does not start
or stops.
Error-LED
(Wp)
is flashing
red [ Fig. O4 ]
Product is defective.
v
Contact the GARDENA
Service.
Trimmer does not start
or stops.
Error-LED
(Wp)
is not
illuminated [ Fig. O4 ]
Battery is not put completely
into the battery holder.
v
Put the battery completely
into the battery holder until
it audibly engages.
Battery is defective.
v
Replace the battery.
Product is defective.
v
Contact the GARDENA
Service.
Charging is not possible.
Battery charge indicator
(Lc)
is continuously illuminated
[ Fig. O3 ]
The battery is not connected
(correctly).
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Connect the battery to
charger correctly.
Battery contacts are dirty.
v
Clean the battery contacts
(e. g. by connecting and
disconnecting the battery
several times. Replace the
battery if necessary.
Battery temperature is outside
the permissible charging
temperature range.
v
Wait until the battery
tem perature is between
0 °C – + 45 °C again.
Battery is defective.
v
Replace the battery.
Battery charge indicator
(Lc)
is not illuminated [ Fig. O3 ]
Mains plug of the charger is
not (correctly) plugged in.
v
Insert the mains plug into the
mains socket (completely).
Socket outlet, mains cable or
charger is defective.
v
Check the mains voltage.
Let the charger be checked
if necessary by an authorised
specialist dealer or the
GARDENA Service.
NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service depart-
ment. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist
dealers approved by GARDENA.
7. TECHNICAL DATA
Battery Trimmer
Unit
Value (Art. 14700)
Value (Art. 14701)
Rated current
A
2.3
2.3
Rated voltage
V (DC)
18
18
Cutting width
cm
23
23
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