Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the product if the protection equipments
(protective cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Remove the battery:
– before leaving the product unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the product;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are
sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condi-
tion;
– if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immedi ately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Only use the product between 0 – 40 °C.
Battery safety
FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed on a non-flam-
mable, heat resistant and nonconductive surface while
charging.
Keep corrosive, flammable and easily combustible objects
clear of the battery charger and the battery.
Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while
charging.
Unplug the battery charger immediately in the event of
smoke formation or fire.
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.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
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Protect product from heat and fire. Do not leave on
radiators or expose to strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
Protect the battery charger from damp or wet areas.
Only use the battery in an ambient temperature between
−10 °C and + 45 °C.
A non-functioning battery must be disposed of correctly.
It may not be sent via post. For further details, please con-
tact your local disposal com panies.
The battery charger should be checked regularly for signs
of damage or ageing (brittleness) and may only be used if
it is in perfect condition.
The charger unit provided may only be used to charge the
rechargeable batteries supplied with the product.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged with this
battery charger (danger of fire).
The product must not be operated during charging.
After charging, disconnect the charger from the mains and
from the battery.
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