Operation; Maintenance - Gardena EasyCut Li Series Operator's Manual

Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
DANGER! Risk of explosion!
Protect battery products from heat and fire. Do not leave on radiators or
expose to strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not operate them in explosive atmospheres, e. g. in the presence of
flammable liquids (vapours), flammable gases or accumulations of dust.
Batteries may create sparks which could ignite the mixtures.
Only charge and use the battery product 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 product above 45 °C or in direct sunlight.
Ideally, the battery product should be stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge
is low.
Do not expose the battery product to rain, water (immersion) or wet conditions.
Water entering a battery product will increase the risk of electric shock.
If usage of the battery is not planned for a certain time (winter period) reload the
battery to avoid a deep discharge.
Do not store the battery product in places where static electricity is present.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
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.
Only use the battery product between 0 °C and 40 °C.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all
wires and other foreign objects.
Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
If the product can no longer be switched off in the event of a defect, place the
product on a solid surface and monitor it until the battery is empty. Send the
defective product to our GARDENA Service Centre.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modi-
fication.
Stop the product if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Do not use the product nearby a water.
Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly­
bag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
If the device switches off due to an empty battery (charging control
lamp ; flashes green), it may happen that the battery recovers after
a certain time. The device is then ready for operation again.
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Check your product before each use. Always visually inspect your Hedge Trimmer
before each use. Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any way.
Check the blade before usage.
Keep the blade well maintained.
If the product got hot while operation, let it cool down before storage.
Do not overload the product.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working.
Do not work on slippy underground.

2. OPERATION

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop and slide the protective cover over
the blade before you transport the product.
To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 ]:
CAUTION!
Overvoltage damages the battery and the charging power
supply.
v Make sure that you use the correct mains voltage.
Before you use the battery the first time, the battery must be completely
charged.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge and the
charging process can be disconnected at any time without to damage
the battery (no memory effect).
1. Connect the charging power supply
The power LED (Lc) illuminates red.
2. Connect the battery charger cable
When the charging control lamp
flashes green, the battery is being charged.
When the charging control lamp
illuminates green, the battery is completely charged
(Charging time, see 6. TECHNICAL DATA).
3. Examine the charge status regularly while you charge.
4. When the battery is completely charged, disconnect the battery charger
(E)
cable from the charging socket
5. Disconnect the charging power supply
Work positions:
The hedge trimmer can be operated in 3 positions.
– Side trimming [ Fig. O2 ]
– High trimming [ Fig. O3 ]
– Low trimming [ Fig. O4 ]
To start the hedge trimmer [ Fig. O5 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury if the product does not stop when you
release the start levers.
v Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example do
not attach the start levers to the handle.
To start:
The product is provided with a two­handed safety device (2 start
levers with starting lockout) to prevent the product from being
turned on by accident.
1. Remove the protective cover from the blade.
(1)
2. Hold the front handle with one hand and push the front start lever
(3)
3. Hold the main handle with the other hand, push the starting
(4)
lockout forward and pull the rear start lever
The hedge trimmer starts.
4. Release the starting lockout (4)
To stop:
1. Release the two start levers (2)
The hedge trimmer stops.
2. Wait for the blade to stop and slide the protective cover over the blade.

3. MAINTENANCE

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop and slide the protective cover over
the blade before you maintain the product.
To clean the Hedge Trimmer [ Fig. M1 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
(in particular high­pressure water jet).
v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents.
Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
The airflow slots must always be clean.
1. Clean the product with a damp cloth.
2. Clean the airflow slots (6) with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
(C) into a mains socket.
(E) ;
to the charging socket .
; at the charging socket
; at the charging socket
;
.
(C) from the mains.
(5)
.
again.
/ (5) .
(2)
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