medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manu facturer before operating this machine.
Danger! Small parts could be swallowed during
assembly and there is a risk of suffocation from the
polybag. Keep infants away during assembly.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is
approaching.
Electrical safety
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is
to be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects. All adjustments have to be made with the
sheath in place, and the Accu Shears must not
rest on the blade in the process. Before using the
machine and after any impact, check for signs of
wear or damage and repair as necessary.
If the device can no longer be switched off in the
event of a defect, place the device on a solid surface
and monitor it until the battery is empty. Send the
defective device to our GARDENA Service Centre.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one
with an unauthorised modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the Accu Shears if the protection equipment
(protection cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Remove the battery:
– before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a safe
operating condition;
– if the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
V When work is finished or interrupted, refit the
protective blade cover.
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure
the Accu Shears is in safe working condition.
Battery safety
FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed
on a nonflammable, heat resistant and non
conductive surface while charging.
Keep corrosive, flammable and easily com
bustible objects clear of the battery charger
and the battery. Do not cover the battery
charger and the battery while charging.
Unplug the battery charger immediately in the
event of smoke formation or fire.
Only use the original GARDENA Battery Charger
for charging. The use of other battery chargers
may damage the batteries irreparably and even
cause a fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
V Protect Accu Shears from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to strong
sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
V Protect the battery charger from damp or wet
areas.
Only use your Accu Shears in an ambient
temperature between −10 °C and + 45 °C.
A non-functioning battery must be disposed of cor-
rectly. It may not be sent via post. For further details,
please contact your local disposal companies.
The battery charger should be checked regularly
for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness) and may
only be used if it is in perfect condition.
The charger unit provided may only be used to
charge the rechargeable batteries supplied with
the Accu Shears.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged
with this battery charger (danger of fire).
The Accu Shears must not be operated during
charging.
After charging, disconnect the charger from the
mains and from the battery.
Only charge battery between 10 – 45 °C.
After heavy duty service allow battery to cool
down first.
Storage
The Accu Shears must not be stored under direct
exposure to sunlight.
Do not store the Accu Shears in places with static
electricity.
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