Gardena EasyCut Li-18/23 R Operating Instructions Manual page 3

tion and remove the battery. Remove the
obstacle; inspect the trimmer for potential
damage and arrange for it to be repaired
if necessary.
Use / responsibility
DANGER
immediately when turned off!
Keep hands and feet away
from the work area until the
blade is stationary!
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
v Use the Trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for safety in the work area
(2 metre radius).
v Ensure that no other people (especially
children) and animals are in close proximity
to the danger area (15 metre radius).
Warning! When wearing hearing protec­
tion, and due to the noise produced by the
unit, the operator may not notice persons
approaching.
Remove the battery after use and regularly
inspect the trimmer, especially the blade holder,
for damage and arrange appropriate repair if
necessary.
v Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
v Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers in
order to protect your legs. Keep fingers and
feet away from the plastic blade – especially
during commissioning!
v Always ensure that you have a secure
foothold whilst working and that you keep
your balance at all times.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble!
v Only work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
v Do not overreach. In order to prevent
overtiredness, alternate working positions
and ensure suf ficient breaks are taken.
This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
Interrupting work
v Never leave the Trimmer unattended where
you are working.
v When stopping work, remove the battery and
store the trimmer in a safe place.
v If you stop work in order to move to another
work area, the trimmer must be switched off,
wait until the work tool is stationary and
! Tool does not stop
remove the battery. Always carry the trimmer
at the additional handle.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
v Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and
look out for possible dangers which you may
not hear due to machine noise.
v Never use the Trimmer when there is a risk of
thunderstorms, when it is raining or in damp,
wet areas.
v Do not use the trimmer in the immediate
vicinity of or in water (swimming pool,
streams or garden ponds).
Battery safety
v Please observe the safety instructions on the
battery.
FIRE RISK! Short­circuit!
v Do not bridge the contacts of the battery
with metal components.
FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed
on a non­flammable, heat resistant and non­
conductive surface while charging. Keep
corrosive, flammable and easily combustible
objects clear of the battery charger and the
battery. Do not cover the battery charger and
the battery while charging. Unplug the battery
charger immediately in the event of smoke
formation or fire.
Only use the original GARDENA Battery
Charger for charging. The use of other
battery chargers may damage the batteries
irreparably and even cause a fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to
strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger
outdoors.
v Protect the the battery charger from
damp or wet areas.
Only use the battery in ambient temperatures
of between 0 °C and 40 °C.
A non-functioning battery must be disposed
of correctly. It may not be sent via post.
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