Gardena 8816 Operating Instructions Manual - Page 3

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Initial Operation
v Inspect these Edging Accu Shears before
every use.
v Never disable the safety devices.
Do not use these Edging Accu Shears if the
safety devices and / or the blades have been
damaged or are worn out.
Proper Use
v Only use the Edging Accu Shears for the
purposes specified in these instructions.
WARNING !
Personal Injury and Damage
to Property !
v v The Eging Accu Shears are
not intended for cutting
hedges or chopping material
up for composting.
Work Clothes
v Do not wear loosely hanging clothes or
jewellery etc. They could become caught
in the machine.
v Wear gloves, sturdy shoes and long
trousers to protect your legs.
Working Area
You are responsible for the safety of the
working area.
v Make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
Area to be Cut
v Inspect the area to be cut before beginning.
Remove any objects from the area.
v Look for objects while you are working.
v If you should come across any obstacles
when cutting, turn off the shears by releas-
ing the switch on button.
Operating Your Edging Accu Shears
WARNING !
Personal Injury and Damage !
v v Keep your hands and feet away from the
cutting tool, especially when the Accu-
Shears are switched on !
v If the cutting blades become blocked, turn
off the shears (release the switch on button
and remove the object (thick branch or
another object) using a blunt device.
Never use your fingers to remove objects
as the blades can cause serious cuts and
injuries.
Charging
ATTENTION ! FIRE RISK !
V Never charge the Accus near
acids or easily inflammable
materials.
The charging cable should be checked regu-
larly for signs of damage or ageing (brittle-
ness) and may only be used if it is in perfect
condition.
Only use the original GARDENA charging
device or one authorised by GARDENA
(danger of fire).
Fire risk !
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be
charged with this battery charger (danger
of fire).
The Edging Accu Shears must not be operat-
ed while the battery is charging.
Working Conditions
Only work when visibility is good.
Be particularly careful when walking back-
wards. You might stumble!
v When working ensure you adopt a sturdy
stance.
Interrupting Your Work
v Never leave the Edging Accu Shears un-
attended at the working area. If you should
interrupt your work, store the Shears in a
safe place.
v If you interrupt your work to move to
another working area, you must switch off
the Edging Accu Shears until you reach the
new working area (release the switch on
)
button
.
v Never use your Shears when it is raining or
in a damp, wet area.
v Always cover the blade with the blade
guard when moving / transporting the Accu
Shears.
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