Gardena THS Li-18/42 Operator's Manual page 5

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and col­
lection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and /or the battery pack
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing acces­
sories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove
cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make
sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inat-
tention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting
device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Additional safety warnings
Work area safety
Only use the product in the manner and for the functions described in these
instructions. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people or their property. Pay special attention to the hazard for
third parties posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is
extended.
DANGER! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise pro­
duced by the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
DANGER! This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates.
This field may under some conditions 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 you
operate the product.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that
the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
Electrical safety
Only connect charger to the AC voltage specified on the rating plate. Under
no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the length of the telescopic
tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the Hedge Trimmer must not
rest on the blade in the process.
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or dam-
age and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modifi-
cation.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the protection equipment are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Remove the battery:
– before leaving the product 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 product until you are sure that the
entire product is in a safe operating condition;
– if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
When work is finished or interrupted, refit the protective blade cover.
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All nuts and screws must be firmly tightened to ensure a safe operating condition
of the device.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
Battery safety
DANGER! Fire risk!
The battery to be charged must be placed on a nonflammable, heat
resistant and non­conductive surface while charging.
The supply terminals are not to be short­circuited.
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.
Disconnect the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke formation or fire.
Only use the original GARDENA Charger to charge the battery. The use of other
battery chargers may damage the batteries irreparably and even cause a fire.
Only use original GARDENA batteries for the GARDENA battery product.
Do not charge any third-party batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
If you notice fire: Extinguish the flames with oxygen reducing materials.
DANGER! Risk of explosion!
Protect batteries from heat and fire. Do not leave on radiators or expose
to strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Batteries may create sparks which
could ignite the dust or fumes.
Check your replacement battery before each use. Visually check the battery
before each use. A non-functioning battery must be disposed of correctly. Do not
send by post. For further details, please contact your local disposal companies.
For risks of injury do not use the battery as a power source for other products.
Only use the battery for the GARDENA product intended.
Only charge and use the battery in ambient temperatures of between 0 °C and
40 °C. Allow battery to cool down after long periods of use.
Check the charging cable regularly for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness).
Only use it in perfect condition.
Do not stow or transport the battery above 45 °C or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the
battery should be stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge is low.
Do not expose the battery to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a battery will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Keep battery in order (clean) especially air vents.
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