11
GB
Initial Operation
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Inspect these cordless lawn trimmer before
every use.
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Never disable the safety devices.
Do not use these Shears if the safety devices
and / or the blades have been damaged or are
worn out.
Proper Use
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Only use the cordless lawn trimmer for the
purposes specified in these instructions.
Work Clothes
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Do not wear loosely hanging clothes or
jewellery etc.
They could become caught in the machine.
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Wear gloves, sturdy shoes and long trousers
to protect your legs.
Working Area
You are responsible for the safety of the
working area.
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Make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
Area to be Cut
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Inspect the area to be cut before beginning.
Remove any objects from the area.
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Look for objects while you are working.
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If you should come across any obstacles
when cutting, turn off the shears by
releasing the start button.
Operating Your cordless lawn trimmer
WARNING !
Personal Injury and Damage !
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Keep your hands and feet
away from the cutting tool,
especially when the cordless
lawn trimmer are switched on !
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Never switch on the accu
lawnmower while you are
adjusting the cutting head.
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If the cutting blades become blocked,
switch off the cordless lawn trimmer
immediately (release the switch on button
and remove the object (thick branch or
another object) using a blunt device.
Charging the Accu
FIRE RISK !
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Never charge the cordless lawn
trimmer near acids or easily
inflammable materials.
Only use the original GARDENA Battery
Charger for charging. The use of other
battery chargers may damage the batteries
irreparably and even cause a fire.
The charging cable should be checked
regularly for signs of damage or ageing
(brittleness) and should only be used if
it is in perfect condition.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be
charged with this battery charger (danger
of fire).
The cordless lawn trimmer must not be
operated while the battery is charging.
Only charge battery between 10 – 45 °C.
After prolonged use allow battery to cool
down first.
Working Conditions
RISK OF EXPLOSION !
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Protect cordless lawn trimmer
from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to
strong sunshine for long periods.
Only use cordless lawn trimmer in an ambient
temperature between
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10 °C and
+
45 °C.
Only work when visibility is good.
Be particularly careful when walking back-
wards. You might stumble !
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When working ensure you adopt a sturdy
stance.
Interrupting Your Work
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Never leave the cordless lawn trimmer
unattended at the working area.
If you should interrupt your work, store
the Shears in a safe place.
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If you interrupt your work to move to another
working area, you must switch off the cord-
less lawn trimmer until you reach the new
working area (release the start button.
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Never use your cordless lawn trimmer
when it is raining or in a damp, wet area.
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When transporting the lawn trimmer always
cover the blade with the blade guard.
