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
authorised 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.
2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
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Remove the battery, remove the safety key and use gloves
before you assemble the product.
To assemble the tube [ Fig. A1 / A2 ]:
1. Slide the tube
(1)
into the tube holder
(2)
. The starting lockout
(7)
must
point forward from the handle
(5)
.
Make sure that the tube
(1)
is completely inserted and that the noses
(n)
on the tube are located in the openings
(m)
of the tube holder
(2)
.
2. Tighten the clamping sleeve
(3)
.
3. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
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Wait for the blade to stop, remove the safety key and use
gloves before you adjust or transport the product.
To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 / O2 / O3 ]:
CAUTION!
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Note the mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must
match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger.
Thanks to the intelligent charging process, the charge condition of the
battery is automatically detected and then charged up with the optimal
charge current depending on battery temperature and voltage.
In this way, the battery is treated with care and remains permanently fully
charged when it is stored in the charger.
1. Open the cover
(4)
.
2. Push the locking button
(A)
and remove the battery
(B)
from the battery
holder
(D)
.
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 use the battery product between 0 °C and 40 °C.
Do not use under wet conditions.
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.
Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery status.
Use gloves, wear slip resistant shoes and wear eye protection.
Do not overload the mower.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
Danger of slipping:
– in wet grass
– on steep slopes
– during transport
Be careful while going backwards.
Do not let the product become wet with rain or other moisture.
DANGER! Risk of explosion!
Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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