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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!
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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 trou-
sers 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 relea-
sing the switch on button9.
Operating Your Edging Accu Shears
WARNING!
Personal Injury and Damage!
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Keep your hands and feet away from the
cutting tool, especially when the Accu-
Shears are switched on!
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Never switch on the Accu Shears while
you are adjusting the joint.
v If the cutting blades become blocked, turn
off the shears (release the switch on button
9
) 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 regularly for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness) and may only be used if it is in perfect
condition.
Fire risk!
Only use the original GARDENA charging
device or one authorised by GARDENA.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be
charged with this battery charger (danger
of fire).
The Edging Accu Shears must not be operated 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
9
).
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
Shrub Shears.