Gardena EHT 480, 2591, 2592 Operating Instructions Manual

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GARDENA

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D Betriebsanleitung

Elektro-Heckenschere

GB Operating Instructions

Electric Hedge Trimmer

F Mode d’emploi

Taille-haies électrique

NL Instructies voor gebruik

Elektrische heggenschaar

S Bruksanvisning

Elektrisk Häcksax

I Istruzioni per l’uso

Tagliasiepi elettrica

E Manual de instrucciones

Recortasetos eléctrico

P Instruções de manejo

Tesoura eléctrica de sebes

DK Bruksanvisning

Elektrisk hækkeklipper

EHT 410 Art. 2591
EHT 480 Art. 2592

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Intended purpose

Compliance with the
operating instructions

Attention

GARDENA Electric Hedge Trimmer
EHT 410 / EHT 480

Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA ...

Translation of the original instructions from German. Please read
these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given.
Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with the equipment,
the operating controls, their correct use, and the notes on safety.

For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not
familiar with these operating instructions should not use this
Hedge Trimmer. Persons with reduced physical or mental
abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or
instructed by a responsible person.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Where to Use Your Hedge Trimmer

The GARDENA Hedge Trimmers are designed for cutting hedges
in domestic gardens and allotments.

Compliance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer
is a prerequisite for using the tool correctly.
The operating instructions also include the conditions for opera­tion, repair and maintenance.

A Because of the danger of physical injuries, this tool must

not be used for cutting lawns / grass verges, or for cutting in the
sense of shredding for composting.

Summary of Operating Instructions for Your Hedge Trimmer

Use the cable lock.
Plug the mains plug
into the socket.

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Hold the guide handle

with one hand and the grip
at the end of the handle
with the other hand.

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Press the start buttons.

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A For Your Safety

Please note by using your Electric Hedge Trimmer following principle safety hints in order to
avoid electric shock, injury and fire risk:

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.

This Hedge Trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Use the unit only for the purposes specified in these operating

instructions.

Do not overload the 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.

Concentrate and work with care.You are responsible for safety
in the area of work.
Keep the area of work tidy. Untidiness in the area of work can
cause accidents.

Make sure that there are no other people (especially children)
or animals anywhere near the working area.

Do not wear loose clothes, jewellery, etc. They could get caught
in the trimmer. Wear non-slip shoes, gloves and an eye protec­tion. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.

Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the
machine, especially when using steps.
The extension cable should always be kept away from the cut­ting area. Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble.

Keep the motor casing and ventilation free from obstructions,
leaves and other similar things.

Do not use the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of flammable
liquids and gases.

If the blades get jammed, please disconnect the unit and
remove the object (thick branch, foreign body).

Inspections before
each use

Inspect the area to be cut
before beginning work

Remove obstacles

Use/ responsibility

Do not overload
the Hedge Trimmer

Keep the guide-handle
dry

Concentrate and
work with care

Keep others away
from the working area

Wear protective clothing

Secure foothold and
stable body position

Keep the motor casing
and ventilation clear

Jammed blades

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turn off the Hedge

Trimmer