Gardena THS 400 User Manual

FNL

PCZ

GARDENA

D Betriebsanleitung

Teleskop-Heckenschere

GB Operating Instructions

Telescopic Hedge Trimmer

F Mode d’emploi

Taille-haies télescopique

NL Instructies voor gebruik

Telescoop-heggenschaar

S Bruksanvisning

Teleskopisk Häcksax

I Istruzioni per l’uso

Tagliasiepi telescopica

E Manual de instrucciones

Recortasetos telescópico

P Instruções de utilização

Tesoura telescópica de sebes

CZ Nбvod k pouћitн

Teleskopickй nщћky na ћivэ plot

SK Nбvod na pouћitie

Teleskopickй noћnice na ћivэ plot

THS 400 Art. 2586

Correct Use:

Please note

GARDENA Telescopic Hedge Trimmer THS 400

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 these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the hedge trimmer, its proper use and the notes on safety.

For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these operating instructions must 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.

v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer

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2. Safety instructions

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3. Function

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4. Assembly

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5. Operation

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6. Preparation for Storage

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7. Maintenance

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8. Troubleshooting

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9. Technical Data

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10. Service /Warranty

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1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer

The GARDENA Hedge Trimmer is intended for cutting hedges in private domestic gardens and allotments.

Adherence to these operating instructions is a precondition for the correct use of the hedge trimmer.

WARNING ! Risk of injury ! The hedge trimmer must not be used for cutting lawns / lawn edges or for chopping up material for composting purposes.

2. Safety Instructions

V Please follow the safety instructions on the hedge trimmer.

WARNING ! V Please read the operating

instructions before this hedge trimmer.

DANGER ! V Do not use in rain or

wet conditions.

DANGER ! V Remove the plug from

the mains socket if the cable is cut through or damaged.

Check each time you use the hedge trimmer:

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 the safety devices. Inspect the area to be cut before and during

work. Remove any foreign objects. If you should come across any obstructions

when cutting, turn off the hedge trimmer and remove the obstruction.

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Check blades regularly for damage and have them correctly repaired immediately if any damage is found.

The blade-stop system prevents the hedge trimmer kicking back if it strikes solid objects.

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

Operation:

DANGER ! Risk of injury!

The hedge trimmer can cause serious injury!

Keep the guide-handle dry and free from oil and grease.

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

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

Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the machine, especially when using steps.

Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble.

When work is interrupted:

Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended where you are working.

If you interrupt your work and go to another area of the garden, always switch off the hedge trimmer and disconnect the mains plug!

If the blades jam, release the start button immediately, disconnect the mains plug and remove the obstruction.

To prevent it starting accidentally, never carry the hedge trimmer by the start buttons.

Always put the blade guard on the hedge trimmer when carrying or storing the unit.

Environmental Influences:

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

Only work when visibility is good.

Get to know your surroundings and be aware of possible dangers which you may not be able to hear because of the noise from the machine.

Electrical safety:

DANGER ! Electric shock!

The Hedge Trimmer must not be operated with a damaged electrical cable.

If the mains or extension cable is damaged, disconnect the mains plug immediately.

The mains or extension cable should always be kept away from the cutting area.

Check the power cable regularly for damage and signs of wear and tear.

If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a GARDENA service centre or similarly qualified person.

The socket of the extension cable you are using must be waterproof.

Only use extension cables designed for outdoor use.

v Ask your electrician. Never use the equipment when it is raining or

in a damp or wet area. Do not operate the hedge trimmer in or near

swimming pools and garden ponds. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the vicinity

of flammable liquids and gases. For all portable units that are operated out-

doors we recommend using a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA.

In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory.

Never carry the hedge trimmer by its cable. Never use the cable to pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.

Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Fitting the guide handle:

Working position basic settings:

3. Function

The Telescopic Hedge Trimmer has three basic settings, which are marked on the blade head1and the handle2as positions

!, "

and §.

4. Assembly

1. Push the guide handle3onto the main handle4in such a way, that the plunger

of the guide handle3is on the right

side.

2. Secure the guide handle 3to the main handle4with the two screws 5.

5. Operation

DANGER ! Risk of physical injury !

V Always disconnect the Hedge Trimmer from the

power supply and slide the trimmer blade sheath

over the trimmer blade before making any adjustments.

V Never take hold of the trimmer blade when

adjusting the working position!

V Always ensure that the angle button

, the axial button 9and the telescopic button 0snap into place correctly.

Side trimming (position !) of

hedges, at a distance from the standing position, (e.g. reaching over flower beds).

Low trimming (position ") of low

hedges (e.g. ground cover) while standing upright.

High trimming (position §) of

hedges up to approx. 2.5 m from the ground without using a ladder or scaffolding.

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