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1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

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

presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

EPower tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any

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

tools.

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 power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk electric shock.

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

unplugging the power tool. 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 power tool 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 power tool 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 power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired

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

inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard had,

or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position

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

carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

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

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result

in personal injury.

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

This enables better control of the power tool 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 col-

lection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your

application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

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

Any power tool 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 power tool before making any adjustments, changing acces-

sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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

persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to

operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving

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

power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

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 power tool, 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 power tool for operations different from those intended could result

in a hazardous situation.

5) Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only

identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Hedge trimmer safety warnings:

• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove

cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make

sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inat-

tention 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.

• Keep cable away from the cutting area. During operation the cable may

be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

Additional safety warnings

DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that

the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you

assemble the product.

Work area safety

Only use the unit in the manner and for the functions described in these instruc-

tions.

The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other

people or their property.

While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for third parties

posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is extended.

Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.

DANGER! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by

the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.

Do not use the unit when a thunderstorm is approaching.

Do not use the unit nearby a water.

Electrical safety

The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Device

(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every

time you use it.

Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there are signs of damage or

ageing.

If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the

manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.

Do not use the unit if the electric cables are damaged or worn.

Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the

insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply

has been disconnected.

Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can overheat and reduce

the efficiency of your unit.

Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting any plug, cable connec-

tor or extension cable.

Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for

damage or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged

cable, send the unit to the next GARDENA service Center or dealer authorised

by GARDENA.

Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.

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 unit.

If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect the

mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit.

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.

Cables

Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.

v Ask your electrical specialist.

Personal safety

Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.

Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the unit is to be used and remove all wires

and other foreign objects.

All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the length of the telescopic

tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest on the

blade in the process.

Always hold the unit properly with both hands on both handles

[ Fig. S1 ].

Before using the unit and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage

and repair as necessary.

Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one with an unauthorised modifica-

tion.

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