Troubleshooting; Technical Data - Gardena EasyCut 23/18V P4A Operator's Manual

5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Clean the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger
(see 4. MAINTENANCE).
4. Store the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger in a dry,
enclosed and frost-free place.
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
collection centre.
Disposal of the battery:
The GARDENA battery contains lithium-ion cells that should
not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of
its life.
Li-ion
IMPORTANT!
v Dispose of the batteries through or via your municipal recycling
collection centre.
1. Discharge the lithium-ion cells completely (contact the GARDENA
Service).
2. Protect the contacts on the lithium-ion cells against short circuits.
3. Dispose of the lithium-ion cells properly.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the plastic blade to stop and remove the battery
before you troubleshoot the product.
To replace the plastic blade [ Fig. T1 / T2 ]:
DANGER! Risk of cutting injuries!
v Do not use metal cutting elements or spare parts and acces-
sories not intended for use by GARDENA.
If the wear rib (19) is no longer visible, the blade carrier
replaced. Contact the GARDENA Service.
The plastic blades may only become worn to half the original
length at most. Only use original GARDENA Spare Blades
RotorCut. Spare plastic blades are available from your GARDENA
dealer or directly from GARDENA Service.
• GARDENA Spare Blades RotorCut for Turbotrimmer
To remove the plastic blade:
1. Turn the trimmer over.
2. Push the end of the plastic blade down slightly (A), slide the plastic
(8)
blade inside through the blade carrier
To insert the plastic blade:
(8)
v Slide the new plastic blade
the blade carrier (18) until it audibly engages (click).
When the new plastic blade is correctly inserted, it can be moved more
easily.
Problem Possible Cause
Trimmer is not cutting Plastic blade is worn or too
cleanly or not cutting at all short.
Plastic blade is broken off.
Trimmer vibrates severely Plastic blade is excessively
worn and creates an unbalance.
Blade carrier is worn.
(18) must be
Art. 5368
(18)
(B) and pull out.
from inside through the slot in metal of
Remedy
v Replace the plastic blade.
v Replace the plastic blade.
v Replace the plastic blade.
v Replace the blade carrier.
Problem Possible Cause
Trimmer can no longer be Start lever is stuck.
stopped
Trimmer does not start Battery is empty.
or stops.
LED (L1) is flashing green
[ Fig. O4 ]
Trimmer does not start Battery temperature is outside
or stops.
the permissible temperature
Error-LED (Wp) is illuminated range.
red [ Fig. O4 ]
There are drops of water or
moisture between the battery
contacts on the trimmer.
Engine is blocked.
Trimmer does not start Product is defective.
or stops.
(Wp)
Error-LED is flashing
red [ Fig. O4 ]
Trimmer does not start Battery is not put completely
or stops. into the battery holder.
(Wp)
Error-LED is not
illuminated [ Fig. O4 ]
Battery is defective.
Product is defective.
Charging is not possible. The battery is not connected
(Lc)
Battery charge indicator (correctly).
is continuously illuminated
Battery contacts are dirty.
[ Fig. O3 ]
Battery temperature is outside
the permissible charging
temperature range.
Battery is defective.
(Lc)
Battery charge indicator Mains plug of the charger is
is not illuminated [ Fig. O3 ]
not (correctly) plugged in.
Socket outlet, mains cable or
charger is defective.
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.

7. TECHNICAL DATA

Battery Trimmer
Unit
Rated current A
Rated voltage V (DC)
Cutting width cm
Rpm of blade carrier R/min.
Weight (without Battery)
kg
Sound pressure level L
1)
dB (A)
pA
Uncertainty k
pA
Sound power level L :
2)
WA
measured / guaranteed
dB (A)
Uncertainty k
WA
Hand/arm vibration a
1)
m/s
2
vhw
Uncertainty k
vhw
Measuring process complying with: EN 50636­2­91
1)
NOTE: The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to
a standardised test procedure and can be used for comparison of one electric
power tool with another. It can also be used for preliminary evaluation of expo-
sure. The vibration emission value can vary during actual use of the electric power tool.
8. ACCESSORIES
GARDENA Spare Blades As replacement for consumed plastic
RotorCut for Turbotrimmer blades.
Remedy
v Remove the battery and
loosen the start lever
v Charge the battery.
v Wait until the battery tem­
perature is between
0 °C – + 45 °C again.
v Remove the water drops /
moisture with a dry cloth.
v Remove the obstacle.
Start again.
v Contact the GARDENA
Service.
v Put the battery completely
into the battery holder until
it audibly engages.
v Replace the battery.
v Contact the GARDENA
Service.
v Connect the battery to
charger correctly.
v Clean the battery contacts
(e. g. by connecting and
disconnecting the battery
several times. Replace the
battery if necessary.
v Wait until the battery
tem perature is between
0 °C – + 45 °C again.
v Replace the battery.
v Insert the mains plug into the
mains socket (completely).
v Check the mains voltage.
Let the charger be checked
if necessary by an authorised
specialist dealer or the
GARDENA Service.
Value (Art. 14700) Value (Art. 14701)
2.3 2.3
18 18
23 23
9500 9500
2.0 2.1
74 74
2.5 2.5
83 / 85 86 / 88
1.6 1.8
< 2.5 < 2.5
1.5 1.5
RL 2000/14/EC
2)
Art. 5368
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