Gardena SmallCut 300 Accu Operating Instructions Manual page 11

Check your Trimmer before each use
Always visually inspect your Trimmer before each
use.
Check that the ventilation slots are not
obstructed in any way.
Do not use your Trimmer if the safety devices (push
button, safety cover) and/ or the filament cassette are
damaged or worn.
Never bypass the safety devices.
Inspect the area to be cut before you begin work.
Remove any foreign objects and look out for foreign
objects (such as stones, pieces of wood, strings and
wires) while you are working.
If you should come across an obstacle while cutting,
turn off the Trimmer and remove the battery pack.
Remove the object and check the Trimmer for any
damage. If necessary have your Trimmer repaired.
Use / responsibility
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
Use the Trimmer only for the purpose specified in
these operating instructions.
You are responsible for the safety in the area where you
are working.
Ensure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals within or near the
area where you are working.
Never use the Trimmer if the safety devices are
damaged or defective.
Remove the battery pack after use and check your
Trimmer, especially the filament cassette, regularly for
damage. Have your Trimmer repaired and / or replace the
filament cassette if necessary.
Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your
legs. Keep your fingers and feet away from the
cutting filament –above all when starting work.
Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst
working.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble !
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Interrupting work
Never leave the Trimmer unattended where you are
working.
If you stop work, remove the battery pack and store
your Trimmer in a safe place.
If you stop work in order to move to another part of
the garden, always switch off the Trimmer, wait until
the tool stops and then remove the battery pack.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and look
out for possible dangers which you may not hear due
to machine noise.
Never use the Trimmer when it is raining or in damp,
wet areas.
Do not operate your Trimmer directly next to
swimming pools or garden ponds.
Battery safety
FIRE RISK !
Never charge the battery near acids or easily
inflammable materials.
Only use the original GARDENA Battery Charger for
charging. The use of other battery chargers may
damage the battery irreparably and even cause a
fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION !
Protect your trimmer from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to strong
sunshine for long periods.
Only use your trimmer in an ambient temperature
between - 10 °C and + 45 °C.
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.
The charger unit provided may only be used to
charge the rechargeable battery supplied with the
trimmer.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged with
this battery charger (danger of fire).
Use/responsibility
Attention! For risks of injury the battery must not be used
as power source for other devices.
Only use the battery for the GARDENA appliances
intended.
Allow battery to cool down after long periods of use
(cooling time up to 1hr). An excessively hot battery
cannot be charged.
Storage
Do not store the battery above 45
sunlight. Ideally, the battery should be stored below
25 o C so that self-discharge is low.
Never store while still attached to a tool, this
prevents misuse and accidents.
Do not store the battery in places where static
electricity is present.
o C or in direct
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