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winding cable for storage. Do not repair a dam-
aged 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 persons
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 blade 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 blade head, altering
the length of the telescopic tube) have to be made
with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest
on the blade in the process.
Always hold the unit properly with both hands on
both handles
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Before using the unit 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 blades.
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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