Gardena V12 RL 10, V12 RS 10, V12 RL 20 User Manual

D Gebrauchsanweisung

Rasenscheren RS 10 / RL 10, Rasenschneider RL 20

GB Operating Instructions

Grass Shears RS 10 / RL 10, Grass Cutter RL 20

F Mode d’emploi

Cisailles à gazon RS 10 / RL 10, Mini-faucheuse RL 20

NL Gebruiksaanwijzing

Grasschaar RS 10 / RL 10 / RL 20

S Bruksanvisning

Grässax RS 10 / RL 10 / RL 20

I Istruzioni per l’uso

Forbici per erba RS 10 / RL 10, Tagliaerba RL 20

E Manual de instrucciones

Tijeras recorta-césped RS 10 / RL10,
Tijeras cortacésped RL 20

P Instruções de manejo

Tesoura de relva RS 10 / RL 10,
Cortadora de relva RL 20

GARDENA

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RL 10
Art. 2155

RL 20
Art. 2165

RS 10
Art. 2150

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GARDENA
V12 Grass Shears
RS 10 / RL 10,
V12 Grass Cutter
RL 20

Please read these instructions
carefully before initial operation of
your unit.

Unfold illustrated cover page to read
the operating instructions.

Table of contents

1. Technical data

2. Information concerning
the instructions

3. Introduction

4. Proper use

5. Initial Operation

6. Maintenance/ Service/ Storage

7. Advice for proper use /
Safety instructions

Guarantee (p. 58)

1. Technical data RS 10 RL 10 RL 20

Operation with Accu A 12
and Accu-Pack AP 12 min. 90-120 90-120 45-60
= sufficient for grass edges of m max. 1700 max. 1700 –
= sufficient for grass area m

2

––100
Cutting width mm 100 100 200
Weight (without Accu) kg 0.6 0.9 1.6
Working area related emission
characteristic value L

pA

1)

dB (A) 72.2 73.2 72.2

Vibrations a

vhw

1)

ms-2< 2,5 < 2,5 < 2,5

1) Measuring method according to prEN 50206-1

2. Information concerning

the instructions

Read these instructions carefully
and observe the information
contained in them. Acquaint your­self with the use of the unit, the
adjustments and observe the safety
instructions.

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For safety reasons, chil-

dren under the age of 16 as
well as people, who are not ac­quainted with the instructions
should not use the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter.

Keep these instructions in a
safe place.

3. Introduction

This unit is part of a comprehen­sive garden programme from
GARDENA, the accu-system V12.
In order to operate this product,
you need additional items from the
accu-system V12 range:

1. Power supply:
accu-system V12
Accu A 12, Art. No. 2109,
or
accu-system V12
Accu-Pack AP 12, Art. No. 2110

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2. Charging unit:
accu-system V12
Battery Charger NL 12,
Art. No. 2105 (for Accu A 12 and
Accu-Pack AP 12)

accu-system V12
High-Speed Battery Charger
SL 60, Art. No. 2100

(only for Accu-Pack AP 12,
Art. No. 2110)

4. Proper use

The GARDENA Grass Shears and
Grass Cutter have been designed
for cutting grass edges and small
grass areas in private gardens.

These appliances are for private
use only and are not designed for
use in public places, parks, sports
arenas, street-scapes, in agriculture
or forestry.

It is absolutely necessary to ob­serve the manufacturer’s operating
instructions to ensure the unit’s
proper functioning. These instruc­tions also contain hints on service,
maintenance and repair.

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Attention! For safety rea-

sons the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter should not be
used for trimming hedges or
for chopping material for
composting.

5. Initial Operation (Fig. A- E)

5.1 How to click-in / remove
the Accu (Fig. B)

Snap the Accu (11) into the attach­ment part (1). Make sure that the
Accu has been snapped in properly.
Listen for a “click” when doing this.

The Accu (11) can be released
from the unit by simultaneously
pressing in the two orange locking
buttons (4) on the handle (5) or
on the Accu-Pack if you are using
the AP 12.

Please read the operating instruc­tions of Accu A 12 / Accu-Pack
AP 12.

5.2 Operation (Fig. A/A1)
Grass Shears RS 10

Simultaneously press the on/off
switch (2) and the safety switch (3).
The safety switch (3) can be re­leased having started the Grass
Shears. When releasing the on /off
switch (2), the Grass Shears will
switch off automatically.

Grass Shears RL 10 /
Grass Cutter RL 20

The unit is switched on by pressing
the on/off switch (2) at the handle
(5). When releasing the on /off
switch (2), the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter will switch off auto­matically.

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The safety devices installed

on the unit by the manu­facturer must not be removed or
by-passed, e. g. by binding the
on/off switch to the handle, as
there is risk of injury!

Do not operate the unit with an
external power source!

Caution! The blades take a while
to stop running after the unit has
been switched off.

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5.3 Working position (Fig. C)
Just hold unit at the handle (5) and
push Grass Shears RS 10 / RL 10
along on its sled for grass edges
and lawn surfaces.The Grass Cutter
RL 20 is equipped with wheels (8)
and an additional guide handle (9)
enabling ease of use.

5.4 Cutting lawn edges and
difficult areas (Fig. D)

For a vertical cut hold the Grass
Shears RL 10 with both hands and
turn the unit into cutting position.
The additional guide handle on the
Grass Cutter RL 20 ensures safe
handling and pushing especially
for a lateral cut.

Adjustment of the guide handle
for RL 20 (Fig. A/C)

The guide handle can be adjusted
by releasing the adjustment knob
(10), and tightening, when the
desired position is achieved.

5.5 Cutting Grass against walls,
trees and fences (Fig. E)

Slide the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter with the outer side of the
cutting blade along hard objects
and surfaces.

6. Maintenance / Service / Storage

The GARDENA Grass Shears
and Grass Cutter are largely main­tenance-free.

Please make sure that the con­tacts of the attachment part (1)
and of the Accu (11) are always
clean.

Grass and dirt should be removed
with a dry rag or brush.

The Grass Shears / Grass Cutter
should be cleaned thoroughly
before and after use, and the cutting
blades lubricated with a biodegrad­able oil. This improves the cutting
performance. Never grease cutting

blades!
Repairs may only be performed

by GARDENA Service Centres
or by dealers authorised by
GARDENA.

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Attention! Always remove

the Accu before working on
the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter.
Risk of injury!

Due to risk of injury to persons
and/or product damage, do not
clean the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter under running water,
especially under high pressure.

Store the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter in a dry, frost-free place.
Keep out of the reach of children.

Always cover the blades with the
protective sheath (7) for storage.

Observe the manufacturer’s
installation hints when exchang­ing the cutting blades.

Exchanging the cutting blades

Only use the original GARDENA
Spare Blades, Art. No. 2346.

These blades can be obtained at
your GARDENA dealer or directly
from the GARDENA service centre.

Never use spare parts and ac­cessories which have not be
designed by the manufacturer.