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5. Assembly
(ill. A )
Before beginning work, place
Afterwards place the enclosed
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the enclosed safety cover
filament cassette and reel holder
F
B
onto the guiding ribs
of the
onto the motor axle
trimmer casing and push it firmly
snap into position by firmly pres-
a
over the snap-in bolts
.
sing down. Make sure that the
Listen for an audible snap-in.
reel holder correctly snaps in.
Check whether the cover is pro-
Note: If the safety cover is
perly seated by lifting.
properly fastened, it is non-
detachable for the trimmer
Before you start working, adjust
casing.
the additional handle
6. Operation
(ill. B - E)
6.1 How to click-in / remove
6.3 Working position (ill. C)
the Accu (ill. B)
Simply lift the trimmer by its
D
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Insert the Accu
with the mount-
handle
4
E
ing knob
into the attachment
, with the cutting head slightly
1
part
.
tilted forwards.
D
Then click-in the Accu
by
3
sliding the connection parts
6.4 Trimming along lawn edges
5
over the locking buttons
.
and in awkward places (ill. C / D)
D
Make sure that the Accu
has
Let the Trimmer slightly swing
been snapped in properly.
to and fro.
For vertical cutting, hold the
D
The Accu
can be released
Trimmer with one hand on the
from the unit by simultaneously
6
handle
pressing in the two orange lock-
on the additional handle
5
6
ing buttons
on the handle
turn the unit in cutting position.
or on the Accu-Pack AP 12 if
you are using the AP 12.
6.5 Trimming along the base
of walls, trees and fences (ill. E)
6.2 Initial operation
Guide the Trimmer with the left
To switch on, depress the push-
side of the cover at a short
2
6
button
on the handle
.
distance along hard objects and
The Trimmer will switch off as
surfaces.
soon as the push-button is
released.
6.6 Removing dirt from joints
The safety devices in-
between pavers (ill. D)
A
stalled by the manufac-
Hold the unit, as shown in ill. D.
turer must not be removed
Ensure that the cutting cord
or by-passed, e.g. by binding
runs slightly above the pavers.
the on / off switch to the handle.
This will prevent the trimmer
switching off automatically,
and may cause serious injury.
Do not operate the unit with
an external power source!
Attention! The trimming cord
will take a while to stop running
after the unit is switched off.
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most appropriate working position
and tighten it with the tightening
C
G
and
screw
.
Be careful with the cut-
A
ting blade / cord limiter
whilst assembling the safety
cover and the filament cassette.
Risk of injury!
E
to the
6.7 Manual cord lengthening
(ill. F)
and additional handle
Wear on the cord depends on
the individual job. When cutting
performance noticeably reduces,
filament feed is necessary.
1. Remove the Accu from the
working unit!
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2. Pull the cord
8
of the lug ring
7
ting cord
just projects over
the edge of the safety cover
and the other hand
3. Secure the lengthened cord
E
and
between two lugs
4. Ensure normal working
position before the Accu is
clicked in and the unit is
switched on again.
If the cord is too long, it will be
automatically adjusted to correct
length by the cord limiter
A clean cut will only be
achieved with the maximum
cord length.
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Be careful with the cut-
A
ting blade / cord limiter
whilst lengthening the cord
by hand. Risk of injury!
G
7. Maintenance, care, storage
The GARDENA Trimmer TL 21
requires minimal maintenance.
Please make sure that the con-
tacts on the attachment part
and the Accu are always clean.
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,
Remove grass clippings and dirt
with a dry cloth or brush. Remove
grass clippings and dirt from the
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safety cover
after every use.
Repairs may only be carried
out by GARDENA Service
Centres or dealers authorised
by GARDENA.
Attention! Always remove
A
the Accu before working
on the Trimmer (checking,
cleaning, maintenance). Risk
of injury!
To avoid injury to persons and
product damage: Never clean
vertically out
the Trimmer with running water,
until the cut-
in particular a high pressure
water jet.
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.
Store the Trimmer in a dry
7
8
place where it is protected from
.
frost. The Trimmer should be
stored out of the reach of
children.
8. Advice for proper use / safety instructions
9
.
Inspect the unit
A
before each use
Do not use the Trimmer, if
safety devices (push button,
safety cover) and / or the fila-
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ment cassette are damaged or
worn. Never bypass safety
devices.
Inspect the area to be cut be-
fore and during work. Remove
any foreign objects such as
stones.
If, in spite of care, you come in-
to contact with an obstruction
whilst cutting, turn off the trim-
mer and remove it. Check the
unit for possible damage and
have it repaired, if necessary.
Follow the instructions when
Ensure correct working
replacing the filament cassette.
position before inserting the
Accu and switching on the
How to replace the
Trimmer.
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filament cassette
If the cord is too long, it will be
Please use only the original
automatically adjusted to correct
GARDENA filament cassette
length by the cord limiter
Art.no. 5370.
You can order this filament cas-
If you have any problem with
sette from your GARDENA dealer
your Turbotrimmer, please contact
or directly from the GARDENA
our Customer Service or return
Service.
the defective unit together with
a short description of the problem
Never use metallic cutting car-
and, if covered under guarantee,
tridges or spare parts and ac-
with a copy of the receipt, directly
cessories which have not been
to one of the GARDENA Service
defined by the manufacturer!
Centres listed on the back of
Disassembly
this leaflet.
Remove the Accu from the
We expressly point out that,
working unit !
in accordance with the product
Depress the filament cassette,
liability law, we are not liable
A
using the both recessed grips
for any damage caused by our
(ill. G 1).
units if it is due to improper
Unlock the filament cassette by
repair or if parts exchanged are
turning it to the left. Remove the
not original GARDENA parts
cassette (ill. G 2).
or parts approved by us, and
Assembly
if the repairs were not carried
Make sure the unit is free of dirt.
out by a GARDENA Service
Insert the filament cassette,
Centre or an authorised spe-
press down and turn it to the right.
cialist. The same applies to
Listen for an audible snap-in.
spare parts and accessories.
After use, remove the Accu
A
Use / Responsibility
from the unit. Check the
Trimmer, especially the cord
This Trimmer can cause
cartridge regularly and re-
serious injuries!
place it, if necessary.
Use the unit only for purposes
Wear an eye shield or
specified in these operating
goggles!
instructions.
Wear sturdy working shoes
You are responsible for the
and long trousers to protect
safety in the working area.
your legs. Keep fingers and
Make sure that there are no
feet away from the cutting
other people (especially chil-
cord – especially when start-
dren) or animals within or near
ing work.
the working area.
Ensure that you have a secure
Never use the Trimmer if safety
foothold whilst working.
devices are damaged or defec-
Attention! Take extra care
tive!
when walking backwards.
You may stumble.
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