must not be allowed to play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-
formed by children without supervision. The use
of this product by young people under the age
of 16 is not recommended.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Trimmer is intended to trim and to cut lawn and areas
of grass in private domestic gardens and allotments.
The product is not intended for continuous operation.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Do not use the product to cut hedges,
to chop up material or to make compost.
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Original instructions.
This product may be used under super-
vision, or if instruction regarding the safe
use of the product has been provided and the
resulting dangers have been understood, by chil-
dren aged 8 and above, as well as by persons
with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or
a lack of experience and knowledge. Children
IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
Symbols on the product:
Read operator’s manual.
Keep bystanders away.
Always wear approved hearing protection.
Always wear approved eye protection.
Remove the Battery before cleaning or maintenance.
Do not expose to rain.
For the charger:
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut.
General safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
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The product must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD)
having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
Do not overreach and keep the balance at all times. Always be sure of the footing
on slopes. Walk, never run.
Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the machine is disconnected from
the mains and the moving hazardous parts have come to a complete stop.
Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine.
Safe operating practices
1 Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct
use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
2 Preparation
a) Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or
aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from
the supply immediately.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
b) Before use, always visually inspect the machine for damaged, missing or
misplaced guards or shields.
c) Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
3 Operation
a) Keep supply and extension cords away from cutting means.
b) Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine.
c) Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a
risk of lightning.
1. SAFETY
