Gardena THS 42 2179 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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5.1 Assembly of the guide
handle

(fig. A)

The three-position guide handle

is mounted onto the unit and

secured with 2 screws. (Captive
screws integrated in the handle.)

5.2 Basic working position
settings

(fig. B - E)

The Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
has three basic settings. These
are marked

on the blade

head and the handle:

Trimming hedges

from the

side

at a distance from the

standing position, eg. to reach
over flower beds (fig. B / B 1).
Note:
Telescopic handle retracted.

For trimming

extremely low

hedges,

or eg. ground blan-

kets, while standing upright
(fig. C / C 1).
Note: Telescopic handle
extended to the appropriate
length for upright working.

For trimming

high hedges

up to approx. 2.5 m from
the ground without the need
for a ladder or scaffolding
(fig. D / D 1).
Note: Telescopic handle ex-
tended to the appropriate
length. Control of the Tele-
scopic Hedge Trimmer is
within arm’s reach for easier
handling (fig. D).

5.3 Setting a working position

Attention! The accu must
be disconnected from

the tool and the cutting blade
sheath should remain in posi-
tion when setting the working
position !

Never take hold of the cutting
blade to turn the blade head
or to extend the telescopic
handle!

Note: The

cutting blade

has

a total of 8 working positions
(12° increments from 0°/horizon-
tal to 84° elevation).

Adjustment to any of the 5 inter-
mediate settings for the 3 work-
ing positions described above
is made in the same manner.
The positions

de-

scribed above are recommended
for straight forward handling.

Important! Always ensure that
the selected position snaps in
correctly. Danger of injury!

Select one of the basic working
positions

according

to the description section 5.2 and
referring to figure E, adjust the
Telescopic Hedge Trimmer as
follows (fig. D / F/ G):

1. (Fig. F) Adjust the length of

the

telescopic handle

pressing and holding the ad-
justing button

while extend-

ing the telescopic handle to

the desired working length
(fig. F). The length of the tele-
scopic handle can be extended
by max. 310 mm.

2. (Fig. G 1) Press and hold the

oval pimpled button

while

turning the trimmer head

the axial direction into one of
the working positions

for example into position

for trimming the top of a high
hedge (arrow must point to
the position number – see
figure D 1).
Note: The

trimmer head

can

be set to one of 7 axial posi-
tions between 0° and 180°
at increments of 30°.

3. (Fig. G 2) Adjust the

cutting

angle for the trimmer blade

by pressing and holding the
round adjusting button

while

adjusting the position of the
trimmer blade

for working

as required.
(Our example: position

Arrow must point to the position
number – see figure D 1).
Note: All 3 working positions
for selection can be set in this
way.

The working position has been
correctly set when the position
number indicates the selected
position (see example figure
D 1).

5. Assembly / setting the working position

Insert the accu

in the re-

ceptacle as illustrated in figure I.
Ensure that the accu snaps in
correctly. Pay attention that this
audibly “clicks” into position.

The accu is released from the
tool by simultaneously pressing
both of the orange coloured
locking buttons.

The Hedge Trimmer is fitted with
a two-hand safety switch to pre-

vent the tool being turned on by
accident. Thus both hands are
required to operate the Hedge
Trimmer (fig. H):

1. Hold by the 3-point guide

handle

and press one of

the three button switches

2. Hold the grip

with the other

hand and depress the button
switch

. The Hedge Trimmer

will then start to run.

Simply release either of these
switches in order to stop the
trimmer.

In accordance with safety regu-
lations, an additional safety device
ensures that the blade motion
stops within

1 sec.

The projecting guide (impact
protection) prevents any kick-
back if the trimmer hits a solid
object.

6. Operation

(fig. H / I)

Voltage

12 V

Rated current (idling)

2 A

Strokes

2,100 / min

Blade length

42 cm

Telescopic extension range

0 - 31 cm

Running time with Accu A 12

25 - 35 min

Weight (without Accu)

3.2 kg

Working area related emission
characteristic value

73 dB (A)

Noise level L

92 dB (A)

Measuring method according to

Vibrations

vhw

< 2.5 dB (A)

1) EN 774 2) directive 2000/14/EC

GARDENA Accu Telescopic Hedge Trimmer THS 42

1. Technical data

Please read these operating in-
structions carefully and observe
the notes given.
Use the instructions to familiarise
yourself with the equipment, the

operating controls, their correct
use, and the notes on safety.

For safety reasons, child-
ren under 16 as well as

persons not familiar with these

operating instructions should
not use this Telescopic Hedge
Trimmer.

Keep these operating instruc-
tions in a safe place.

2. Notes on operating instructions

The GARDENA Accu Telescopic
Hedge Trimmer is designed for
trimming hedges in domestic
gardens and allotments.

Gardening tools for private house-
holds and gardens are consid-
ered unsuitable for use in public
grounds, parks, sports centres,
in agriculture or forestry.

Compliance with the instructions
provided by the manufacturer
is a prerequisite for using the
tool correctly.
The operating instructions also
include the conditions for opera-
tion, repair and maintenance.

Attention! Because of
the danger of physical

injuries, this tool must not be
used for cutting lawns / grass
verges, or for cutting in the
sense of shredding for com-
posting.

4. Proper use

This Hedge Trimmer is one of
the tools in the extensive range
of

accu-system V12

equipment

from GARDENA.

Please use the following articles
from the accu-system V12 pro-
gramme to operate this tool:

1. Accu A 12 (Art. No. 2109)

the energy supply / battery

for the accu-system V12.

2. Battery Charger NL 12