2. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
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Before you connect or transport the product, disconnect the
mains cable and slide the protective cover
1
over the blade
2
[ Fig. O1 ].
To connect the hedge trimmer [ Fig. O2 ]:
DANGER! Electric shock!
To avoid damage to the mains cable
3
the extension
cable
4
must be inserted into the cable lock
5
.
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Before you operate the product insert the extension cable
4
into the cable lock
5
.
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Never take hold of the protective cover
1
when connecting the
product.
1. Loop the extension cable
4
, insert the loop into the cable lock
5
and pull tight.
2. Connect the plug
6
of the product into the socket
7
of the extension
cable
4
.
3. Connect the extension cable
4
into a 230 V mains socket.
Work positions:
The product can be operated in 3 positions.
• Side trimming [ Fig. O3 ]
• High trimming [ Fig. O4 ]
• Low trimming [ Fig. O5 ]
To start the hedge trimmer [ Fig. O6 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury if the product does not stop when you
release the start button.
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Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example do
not attach the start buttons
9
/
q
to the handle.
To start:
The product is fitted with a two-handed safety device (2 start buttons)
to prevent the product from being turned on by accident.
1. Remove the protective cover
1
from the blade
2
.
2. Hold the guide handle
8
with one hand and push the start button
9
.
3. Hold the main handle
0
with the other hand and push the start
button
q
. The product will start.
To stop:
1. Release the two start buttons
9
/
q
.
2. Slide the protective cover
1
over the blade
2
.
3. MAINTENANCE
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
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Before you maintain the product, make sure that the mains
cable is disconnected and the protective cover
1
is slid over
the blade
2
.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce pos sible per sonal injury
from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces 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 Recommendations
DANGER! 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.
Work area safety
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 occurring to other
people or their property.
While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for third parties.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the product nearby a water.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 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 con-
nector 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 author-
ised by GARDENA.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
If the product starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, discon-
nect the mains at once. Contact Gardena Service to check the product.
DANGER! 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.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
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Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
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 dam-
age and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modifi-
cation.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product 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 product unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
– 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 vibra-
tion 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 blades.
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When finishing or interrupting work push up protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the product is in safe working
condition.
If the product got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
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