Gardena TCS 720/20 Operation Instructions Manual page 5

Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it
if there are signs of damage or ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,
this has to be done by the manufacturer or his
agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the unit if the electric cables are
damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity
supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the
electrical supply has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your unit.
Always disconnect the mains cable before
disconnecting any plug, cable connector or
extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine
electric supply cable for damage or ageing
before winding cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, send the unit to the next
GARDENA Service Center or dealer authorised
by GARDENA.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be
connected to any part of the unit.
If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains
plug is connected, disconnect the mains at once.
Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit.
Warning! This unit makes an electromagnetic field
while it operates. This field may under some con-
ditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that
can possibly injure or kill, we recommend per-
sons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per
HD 516.
v Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves,
and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the chain in particular
when you react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the unit is to
be used and remove all wires and other foreign
objects.
All adjustments (inclining the motor unit, altering
the length of the telescopic tube) have to be made
with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest
on the bar in the process.
Always hold the unit properly with both hands on
both handles and
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Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one
with an unauthorised modification.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the unit quickly in an
emergency.
Never hold the unit by the guard.
Do not use the unit if the protection equipments
(protection cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the unit.
Disconnect the mains cable:
– before leaving the unit unattended for any
period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your unit until you
are sure that the entire unit is in a safe operating
condition;
– if the unit starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Only use the unit between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch the chain.
v When finishing or interrupting work push up
protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure
the unit is in safe working condition.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down
before storage.
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