1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
EPower tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use
a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard had,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and /or the battery pack
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove
cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make
sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inat-
tention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting
device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
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 warnings
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that
the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
Work area safety
Only use the unit in the manner and for the functions described in these instruc-
tions.
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
posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is extended.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
DANGER! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the unit when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the unit 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 unit 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 unit.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting any plug, cable connec-
tor 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 unit to the next GARDENA service Center or dealer authorised
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 unit.
If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect the
mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit.
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.
v
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 unit is to be used and remove all wires
and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the length of the telescopic
tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest on the
blade in the process.
Always hold the unit properly with both hands on both handles
(A)
and
(B)
[ Fig. S1 ].
Before using the unit and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one with an unauthorised modifica-
tion.
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