Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Gardena SmallCut 300/23 Operator's Manual

To start the trimmer [ Fig. O3 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury if the product does not stop when you
release the start button.
v Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example do
not attach the start button
To start:
v Push the start button 0 on the top part of the handle
To stop:
v Release the start button 0 .
To extend the cutting filament (Tip mechanism) [ Fig. O4 / O5 ]:
The tip mechanism operates when the motor operates. The best
result occurs only with the maximum cutting filament length. During first
operation, it can be necessary to extend the cutting filament many times.
1. Start the product.
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2. Hold the trimmer head parallel to the ground and briefly tap the
trimmer head 2 onto a solid surface (prevent constant pressure for
extended periods).
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The cutting filament is automatically extended with a mechanism
that can be heard and adjusted to the correct length with the filament limi-
ter q . If necessary tap many times again and again.

4. MAINTENANCE

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Before you maintain the product, make sure that the mains
cable is disconnected.
To clean the trimmer [ Fig. M1 ]:
DANGER! Electric shock!
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 high-pressure water jet).
The airflow slots must always be clean.
1. Clean the airflow slots w with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
2. Clean all movable parts after each operation. Especially remove any
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grass and dirt from the cover
To replace the filament cassette [ Fig. M2/M3 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury from metal cutting parts!
v Do not use metal cutting parts or replacement parts and
accessories not approved by GARDENA.
Only use original GARDENA Filament Cassettes.
You can order Replacement Filament Cassettes from your
GARDENA dealer or directly from the GARDENA Customer Service.
For Art. 9805 SmallCut 300/23 / Art. 9806 SmallCut Plus 350/23:
GARDENA Filament Cassette for Turbotrimmers Art. 5307.
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1. Push in cassette cover on the two locking clips
and remove.
2. Remove the filament cassette
3. Remove all dirt.
4. Pull approximately 15 cm of the cutting filament
filament cassette t through the hole in the plastic ring
5. First put the cutting filament 5
5
6. Put the cutting filament around the guide pin
t
7. Put the filament cassette into the filament cassette holder
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8. Attach the cassette cover on the filament cassette holder
you hear both locking clips r
When attaching the cassette cover
put around the guide pin i and must not be caught.
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0 to the handle.
1 .
.
r
at the same time
t .
5
out of the new
z .
through the metal sleeve u .
i
.
o
o
make a click.
e , the cutting filament 5 must be
v If the cassette cover
cassette t back and forth, until the filament cassette
filament cassette holder
5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
1. Disconnect the mains cable.
2. Clean the product (see 4. MAINTENANCE).
3. Stow the product in a dry area where it has protection from frost.
Recommendation:
The product can be hung up by the handle. The cutting head is not put
under too much strain if the product is stowed hanging up.
Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste.
It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.
IMPORTANT!
v Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collec-
tion centre.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Before you troubleshoot the product, make sure that the mains
cable is disconnected.
To pull the cutting filament out of the filament cassette
[ Fig. T1/T2 ]:
If a cutting filament is pulled into the filament cassette you can pull it out
again with the instructions below.
1. Remove the filament cassette
4. MAINENANCE "To replace the filament cassette".
2. Push together the plastic ring
your thumb and index finger.
3. Pull the plastic ring
(if necessary, use a screwdriver).
4. You can at this time get the cutting filament that was pulled into the
filament cassette.
5. Unwind the cutting filament
the eye of the plastic ring
filament beforehand using a screwdriver, and unwind and wind fully).
6. Pull the plastic ring
7. Install the filament cassette
4. MAINTENANCE "To replace the filament cassette".
Problem
Product no longer cuts
Cutting filament cannot be
extended or cutting filament
is used quickly
.
until
NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service depart-
ment. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist
dealers approved by GARDENA.
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cannot be fully installed, turn the filament
o
.
t with the instructions under
z
on the filament cassette
z
over the side part of the filament cassette
5 by approx. 15 cm and put it through
z
(if necessary, loosen the welded cutting
z onto the filament cassette t .
t
with the instructions under
Possible Cause Remedy
Cutting filament worn or v Extend the cutting filament
too short. (see 3. OPERATION
"To extend the cutting filament
(Tip mechanism)").
Filament cassette empty. v Replace the filament cassette
(see 4. MAINTENANCE
"To replace the filament
cassette").
Cutting filament pulled into the v Pull the cutting filament out
cassette or stuck together. of the filament cassette
(see above).
The cutting filament became too v Place the filament cassette in
dry and brittle (e. g. during the water for approx. 10 hours.
winter).
The cutting filament frequently v Prevent the cutting filament
touched hard objects. from touching hard objects.
t is fully in the
t
between