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Translation of the original instructions.
This product may be used under super-
vision, or if instruction regarding the safe
use of the product has been provided
and the resulting dangers have been understood,
by children aged 8 and above, as well as by per-
sons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities
or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children
must not be allowed to play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-
formed by children without supervision. The use
of this product by young people under the age of
16 is not recommended. Never operate the prod-
uct when you are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Turbotrimmer is designed for trimming and cutting areas
of grass and lawns in private house and hobby gardens.
The Turbotrimmer must not be used in public facilities, parks, sports
grounds, next to roads or in agriculture or forestry.
DANGER! Risk of injury! For safety reasons, the GARDENA Turbo-
trimmer must not be used for hedge trimming or for shredding for
composting.
IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
Symbols on the product:
CAUTION!
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Please read the operating instructions before using
this tool.
DANGER! Risk of electric shock!
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Keep your Turbotrimmer away from water and rain!
360°
DANGER! Risk of injury to other people!
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Keep other people out of the area where you
are working.
DANGER! Eye and ear injuries!
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Wear eye and hearing protection!
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If the cable of the unit is damaged, the unit must be
unplugged from the mains immediately.
1. SAFETY
Check your Trimmer before each use
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Always visually inspect your Trimmer before each use.
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Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any way.
Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or if its safety devices (pressure switch,
safety cover) and / or the filament cassette are damaged or worn.
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Never bypass the safety devices.
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Inspect the area to be cut before you begin work. Remove any foreign objects
and look out for foreign objects (such as stones, pieces of wood, strings and
wires) while you are working.
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If you should come across an obstacle while cutting, turn off the Trimmer and
unplug the mains plug. Remove the obstacle; inspect the trimmer for potential
damage and arrange for it to be repaired if necessary.
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Should the trimmer begin to vibrate abnor mally, please take it out of operation
and pull the mains plug. Inspect the trimmer for potential damage and arrange
for it to be repaired, if necessary.
Use / responsibility
DANGER!
Tool does not stop immedi ately when turned off!
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Keep hands and feet away from the work area until
the cutting filament is stationary!
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
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Use the Trimmer only for the purpose specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for safety in the work area (2 metre radius).
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Ensure that no other people (especially children) and animals are in close
proximity to the danger area (15 metre radius).
In order to prevent injuries due to an accidental start-up of the device as a result
of a damaged start button, third parties must stay clear of the device upon plug-
ging it in.
Unplug the mains plug after use and regularly inspect the trimmer, especially the
filament cassette, for damage and arrange appropriate repair if necessary.
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Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
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Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs. Keep your fingers
and feet away from the cutting filament – above all when starting work.
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Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working.
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Keep the extension cable away from the area you are cutting.
Take extra care when walking backwards.You may stumble!
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Interrupting work
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Never leave the Trimmer unattended where you are working.
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If you stop work, unplug the mains plug and store your Trimmer in a safe
place.
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If you stop work in order to move to another work area, the trimmer must be
switched off, wait until the work tool is stationary and then unplug the mains
plug. Always carry the trimmer at the additional handle.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
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Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and look out for possible dangers
which you may not hear due to machine noise.
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Never use the Trimmer when there is a risk of thunderstorms, when it is raining
or in damp, wet areas.
Do not operate your Trimmer directly next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Electrical safety
Check the power cord regularly for damage and signs of wear and tear.
Do not use your Trimmer if the power cord is damaged.
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If the mains cord or extension cable is damaged while you are working, unplug
the mains plug immediately. Do not touch the cable until the mains plug is
switched off.
Supply lines must be lighter than:
– common rubber lines (H05RN-F), if rubber-insulated;
– common PVC-coated lines (H05VV-F), if insulated with PVC.
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Only connect the device to a mains circuit which is equipped with a residual
current device (RCD) with a maximum release current of 30 mA.
In Switzerland the use of a residual-current device is obligatory.
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.
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly-
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.
2. ASSEMBLY
Assembling the trimmer [ Fig. A1 / A2 / A3 ]:
CAUTION!
The trimmer may only be operated provided that the
protective cover
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is assembled.
