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Battery Hedge Trimmer

1. SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2. ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

9. SERVICE / WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Translation of the original instructions.

This product is not intended for use by persons (including chil-

dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a per-

son responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the product. The use of this product by young

people under the age of 16 is not recommended.

Intended use:

The GARDENA Hedge Trimmer is intended to cut hedges, shrubs and

grass coverings in private domestic gardens and allotments.

The product is not intended for long term use.

DANGER! Risk of injury!

v Do not use the product to cut lawns / lawn edges, to chop up

material or to make compost.

1. SAFETY

IMPORTANT!

Read the operator's manual carefully before use and keep for future

reference.

Symbols on the product:

Read operator's manual.

Danger – Keep hands away from blade.

Do not expose to rain.

For the charger:

Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is dam-

aged or cut.

Wear eye and ear protection.

Remove the Battery before cleaning or maintenance.

General safety warnings

General machine safety warnings

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications

provided with this machine. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may

result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "machine" in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded)

machine or battery operated (cordless) machine.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Machines create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in

any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded)

machines.

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 machines to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a machine will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or

unplugging the machine. 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 machine 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 machine 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 machine. Do not use a machine while you are tired

or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating machines may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat,

or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the OFF-posi-

tion before connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking

up or carrying the machine.

Carrying machines with your finger on the switch or energising machines that

have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the machines may result in

personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the machine 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

collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.

h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow

you to become complacent and ignore machine safety principles.

A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Machine use and care

a) Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your appli-

cation. The correct machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for

which it was designed.

b) Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off.

Any machine 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 machine before making any adjustments, changing acces-

sories, or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the machine accidentally.

d) Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate

the machine.

Machines are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain machines. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect

the machine's operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained machines.

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 machine, 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 machine for operations different from those intended could result

in a hazardous situation.