A moment of inattention 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.
Additional Safety Recommendations
Work area safety
Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical safety
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 product.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product
is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
All adjustments have to be made with the sheath
in place, and the Accu Shears must not rest on the
blade in the process.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one
with an unauthorised modification.
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 Accu Shears if the protection
equipment (protection 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
appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a safe
operating condition;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
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When work is finished or interrupted, refit the
protective blade cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure
the Accu Shears is in safe working condition.
Additional safety warnings
Battery safety
WARNING! Fire risk!
The battery to be charged must be placed on
a non-flammable, heat resistant and non-conduc-
tive 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.
Disconnect the battery charger immediately in the
event of smoke formation or fire.
Only use the original GARDENA Charger to charge
the battery. The use of other battery chargers may
damage the batteries irreparably and even cause
a fire.
If you notice fire: Extinguish the flames with oxygen
reducing materials.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
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Protect Accu Shears from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to strong
sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
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Protect the battery charger from damp or wet
areas.
Only use your Accu Shears in an ambient
temperature between −10 °C and + 45 °C.
The charging cable 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
Accu Shears.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged
with this battery charger (danger of fire).
The Accu Shears must not be operated during
charging.
After charging, disconnect the charger from the
mains. Only charge battery between 10 – 45 °C.
After heavy duty service allow battery to cool down
first.
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