Maintenance, Care, Storage; Eu Certificate Of Conformity - Gardena THS 400 Operating Instructions Manual

6. Maintenance, care, storage

6.1 Maintenance and care 2. Return the telescopic handle /
grip to the preferred position
Repairs must only be carried
as shown in figure L (arrow
out by GARDENA Service
must point to the position
Centres, or dealers authorised
number).
by GARDENA.
3. Press and hold the adjusting
button
Attention : Always dis-
A telescopic handle to its limit-
connect the Hedge
ing stop (fig. F).
Trimmer before performing
4. Press and hold the round ad-
any repairs, inspection or
justing button
maintenance work.
down the trimming blade
The Hedge Trimmer blades into the parking position P
should be cleaned after each (fig. L) – arrow must point to P.
use and lubricated with an oil
Please store the Hedge Trim-
of low viscosity (e.g. spray-oil).
mer in a dry, frost free place
Never clean the tool with out of the reach of children.
running water, in particular
Attention! Danger! The
a high pressure water jet.
A
safety clutch is a strong
spring-loaded device and must
6.2 Safe storage (fig. K / L)
not be disassembled.
Proceed as follows for safe
storage, protection of the trimmer Damaged cutting fixtures
A
blades, as well as to transport and blades must be re-
the Hedge Trimmer safely: paired immediately. Consult an
1. Slide the blade sheath sup- authorised GARDENA agent.
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plied over the cutting blade
Inspect the cutting de-
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of the Telescopic Hedge A
vices at regular intervals
Trimmer (fig. K).
for damage. Ensure that all
7. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
Checks before
A A
each operation Use / Responsibility
Inspect the unit before each This Hedge Trimmer can cause
use. Do not use the Hedge serious injuries!
Trimmer, if safety devices
Use the unit only for the pur-
(two-hand switch, blade stop,
poses specified in these oper-
impact protection) and / or the
ating instructions.
blades are damaged or worn.
Never bypass safety devices. Do not overload the Telescopic
Hedge Trimmer – to work better
Inspect the area to be cut
and safer do not exceed the
before and during work.
given power consumption.
Remove any foreign objects.
Keep the guide-handle dry
If, in spite of care, there is an
and free from oil and grease.
obstruction when cutting, turn
off the Hedge Trimmer and Concentrate and work with
remove it. care. You are responsible for
safety in the area of work.
Keep the area of work tidy.
Untidiness in the area of work
can cause accidents.
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damage is properly repaired
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immediately.
If you have any problem with your
Hedge Trimmer, please contact
our Service or return the defective
unit together with a short de-
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while retracting the
scription of the problem and, if
covered under guarantee, with
the warranty card duly completed
and signed, directly to one of
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while folding
the GARDENA Service Centres
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listed on the back of this leaflet.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable
for any damage caused by our
units if it is due to improper
repair or if parts exchanged are
not original GARDENA parts
or parts approved by us, and,
if the repairs were not carried
out by a GARDENA Service
Centre or an authorised spe-
cialist. The same applies to
spare parts and accessories.
Accessories supplied:
Blade Guard (Sheath)
Cable Lock
Make sure that there are no
other people (especially chil-
dren) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
Do not wear loose clothes,
jewellery, etc. They could get
caught in the trimmer. Wear
non-slip shoes, gloves and an
eye protection. Wear long
trousers to protect your legs.
Ensure you have a secure
foothold during operation of
the machine, especially when
using steps. The extension
cable should always be kept
away from the cutting area.
Attention ! Take extra care when
walking backwards. You may
stumble.
G
Keep the motor casing and
ventilation free from obstruc-
tions, leaves and other similar
things.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer
in the vicinity of flammable
liquids and gases.
If the blades get jammed,
please disconnect the unit
and remove the object (thick
branch, foreign body).
Only work when visibility is
good.
A
Interrupting work
Never leave the Hedge Trim-
mer unattended in the working
place. If you stop work, store
the Hedge Trimmer in a safe
place. Disconnect the mains
plug!
Should you stop work in order
to get to another working place,
always switch off the Hedge
Trimmer to go there. Discon-
nect the mains plug!

EU Certificate of Conformity

The undersigned
GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH · Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 · D - 89079 Ulm
hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the unit indicated below is in accordance with the
harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards.
This certificate becomes void if the unit is modified without our approval.
Description of the unit:
Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Type:
THS 400
Art. No. :
2586
Always attach the blade protec- The Hedge Trimmer must
tion for transport and storage only be operated with an un-
of the unit. damaged electrical cable.
If the mains- or extension cable
is damaged, disconnect the
A
Work place safety mains plug immediately.
Make yourself familiar with The socket of an extension
the surroundings and look out cable should be waterproof.
for dangers which you may
Only use permitted extension
not detect due to machinery
cables. Ask your electrician.
noise.
For portable units which
Never use the unit when it
are used outdoors, we re-
rains or in damp / wet areas.
commend to use
Do not operate the Hedge current device having a re-
sidual-current rating ≤ 30 mA.
Trimmer in or near swimming
pools and garden ponds.
In Switzerland use of a
residual-current device is
A obligatory.
Electrical safety
Never carry the Hedge Trimmer
Check the power cable re-
by its cable. Never use the
gularly for damage and signs
cable to pull the connector
of wear and tear. The power
plug out of the mains socket.
cable must only be exchanged
Protect the cable from heat,
by an authorised electrician.
oil and sharp edges.
Please contact your GARDENA
Service Centre.
EU directives: Year of CE marking:
Machinery Directive 98 / 37/ EC 1997
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89 / 336 / EC
Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC
Directive 93 / 68 / EC Ulm, 10.03.2000
Harmonised
European standards:
EN 774
Thomas Heinl
EN 50144 -1 and 2 -15
Technical Dept. Manager
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