– 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.
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When work is finished or interrupted, refit the
protective blade cover.
All nuts and screws must be firmly tightened to ensure
a safe operating condition of the device.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down
before storage.
Battery safety
FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed on a non-
flammable, heat resistant and non- conductive
surface while charging. Keep corrosive, flammable
and easily combustible 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 GARDENA Battery Charger supplied.
The use of other battery chargers may damage the
batteries irreparably and even cause a fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
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Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose
to strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
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Protect the the battery charger from damp or wet
areas.
Only use the battery in ambient temperatures of
between 0 °C and 40 °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 charging cable 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 Hedge
Trimmer.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged with
this battery charger (danger of fire).
After charging, disconnect the charger from the mains
and from the battery.
Only charge battery between 0 – 45 °C. After heavy
duty service allow battery to cool down first.
Storage
The Hedge trimmer must not be stored over 35 °C or
under direct exposure to sunlight.
Do not store the Hedge Trimmer in places with static
electricity.
3. Assembly
Installing the telescopic handle:
M
ß
2
3
1
ß
M
2 3
1. Slide telescopic pipe
2
into the motor unit
1
until you reach the
stop position. Ensure that the two markings
ß
M
face each other.
2. Tighten the grey nut
3
.
4. Initial Operation
Charging the battery:
WARNING!
Overvoltage damages batteries and the battery
charger.
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Ensure the correct mains voltage.
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