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Gardena THS 42 2179 Operating Instructions Manual

The safety devices in-

Never use a tool which is not

stalled by the manufac-

complete or which has been

turer must not be removed

modified from its original

and / or bypassed, eg. by tying

design.

down a switch in the handle.

7. Maintenance, care, storage

7.1 Maintenance and care

7.2 Safe storage (fig. K / L)

Proceed as follows for safe

Repairs must only be carried

storage, protection of the trimmer

out by GARDENA Service

blades, as well as to transport

Centres, or dealers authorised

the Hedge Trimmer safely:

by GARDENA.

1. Slide the blade sheath sup-

The accu must be re-

plied

leased from the tool for

of the Telescopic Hedge

cleaning and performing main-

Trimmer (fig. K).

tenance work, as well as for

2. Return the telescopic handle /

storage of the tool.

grip to the preferred position

The Hedge Trimmer blades

as shown in figure L (arrow

should be cleaned after each

must point to the position

use and lubricated with an oil

number).

of low viscosity (e.g. spray-oil).

3. Press and hold the adjusting

button

Never clean the tool with

telescopic handle to its limit-

running water, in particular

ing stop (fig. F).

a high pressure water jet.

8. Rectification of faults

Tool does not start:

.Check that the Accu A 12,

or the Accu-Pack AP 12,

.Check that there is proper

is fully charged and ready for

contact between the Accu A 12

operation.

(Art. No. 2109), or the Accu-

Pack AP 12 (Art.-No. 2110),

If you have any problem with

and the Hedge Trimmer.

your Hedge Trimmer, please

.Check that the contacts of the

contact our Customer Service or

Accu A 12, or the Accu-Pack

return the defective unit together

AP 12, and the contacts of the

with a short description of the

Hedge Trimmer are clean and

problem and, if covered under

hence conductive. Clean off

guarantee, with

any dirt using a clean cloth.

receipt, directly to one of the

GARDENA Service Centres

listed on the back of this leaflet.

To avoid unintentional start,

never carry the Telescopic

Hedge Trimmer at its button

switches

4. Press and hold the round ad-

justing button

down the trimming blade

into the parking position P

(fig. L) – arrow must point to P.

Please store the Hedge Trim-

over the cutting blade

mer in a dry frost free place

out of the reach of children.

Inspect the cutting de-

vices at regular intervals

for damage. Ensure that all

damage is properly repaired

immediately.

while retracting the

Accessory supplied:

Blade Guard (Sheath)

We expressly point out that,

in accordance with the product

liability law, we are not liable

for any damage caused by our

units if it is due to improper

repair or if parts exchanged are

not original GARDENA parts

or parts approved by us, and,

if the repairs were not carried

out by a GARDENA Service

Centre or an authorised spe-

a copy of the

cialist. The same applies to

spare parts and accessories.

9. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions

Attention ! To avoid injuries,

risk of fire and leaking batteries

(accus), special attention must

be given to the following accu-

driven Hedge Trimmer safety

instructions.

This accu-system V12

while folding

unit must only be opera-

ted with the above mentioned

power supply units (Accu A 12,

Art. No. 2109, or Accu-Pack

AP 12, Art. No. 2110).

Checks before

each operation

Inspect the unit before each

use. Do not use the Hedge

Trimmer, if safety devices

(two-hand switch, blade stop,

impact protection) and / or the

blades are damaged or worn.

Never bypass safety devices.

Inspect the area to be cut

before and during work.

Remove any foreign objects.

If, in spite of care, there is an

obstruction when cutting, turn

off the Hedge Trimmer and

remove it.

Use / Responsibility

This Hedge Trimmer can cause

serious injuries!

Use the unit only for the pur-

poses specified in these oper-

ating instructions.

Do not overload the Telescopic

Hedge Trimmer – to work better

and safer do not exceed the

given power consumption.

Keep the guide-handle dry

and free from oil and grease.

Interrupting work

Concentrate and work with

Never leave the Hedge Trim-

care. You are responsible for

mer unattended in the working

safety in the area of work.

place. If you stop work, store

Keep the area of work tidy.

the Hedge Trimmer in a safe

Untidiness in the area of work

place. Remove the accu from

can cause accidents.

the unit!

Make sure that there are no

Should you stop work in order

other people (especially chil-

to get to another working place,

dren) or animals anywhere

always switch off the Hedge

near the working area.

Trimmer to go there. Remove

the accu from the unit!

Do not wear loose clothes,

jewellery, etc. They could get

Always attach the blade protec-

caught in the trimmer. Wear

tion for transport and storage

sturdy working shoes, gloves

of the unit.

and an eye protection. Wear

long trousers to protect your

legs.

Work place safety

Ensure you have a secure

Make yourself familiar with

foothold during operation of

the surroundings and look out

the machine, especially when

for dangers which you may

using steps. Attention ! Take

not detect due to machinery

extra care when walking back-

noise.

wards. You may stumble.

Never use the unit when it

Keep the motor casing and

rains or in damp / wet areas.

ventilation free from obstruc-

Do not operate the Hedge

tions, leaves and other similar

Trimmer in or near swimming

things.

pools and garden ponds.

Do not use the Hedge Trimmer

in the vicinity of flammable

Electrical safety /

liquids and gases.

Fire risk

If the blades get jammed,

The contacts of the Accu

please switch off the unit

should never be bridged.

and remove the object (thick

Short circuit – fire risk!

branch, foreign body).

Only work when visibility is

good.