Gardena ComfortCut 550/50 Operator's Manual page 5

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 oper­
ate 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) 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 per-
sonal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur faces only, because the
cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from the cutting area. During operation the cable may
be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
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 occurring to other
people or their property.
While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for other
people.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the product when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the product nearby a water.
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.
The product must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having
a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every
time you use it.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there are signs of damage or
ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the
insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply
has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your product.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting any plug, cable connec-
tor or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for dam-
age or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable,
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send the product to the next GARDENA service Center or dealer authorised by
GARDENA.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Do not connect an earth to any part of the product.
If the product starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect
the mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-
sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable length
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz Up to 20 m
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz 20 – 50 m
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Approved Service
Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use and
which conform to one of the following specifications: Ordinary rubber
(60245 IEC 53), Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP
(60245 IEC 57).
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
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.
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all
wires and other foreign objects.
Always hold the product properly with both hands and both handles.
Before using the product and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage 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 unit by the guard.
Do not use the product if the protection equipments (protection cover, quick
blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.
Disconnect the mains cable:
• before leaving the unit unattended for any period.
• before clearing a blockage.
• before checking, cleaning or working on the product.
• 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.
Only use the product between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
Risk of injury!
Do not touch the blades!
Disconnect the product from the mains and slid the protective cover
v
over the blade when you finish or interrupt the work.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the product is in safe working
condition.
If the product got hot while operation, let it cool down before storage.
2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Disconnect the product from the mains and slide the protective
cover over the blade before you do assembly.
To connect the front handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
1. Push the front handle (1) into the slot in the product.
Make sure that the front handle
is inline up with the threaded hole.
(2)
2. Put both screws in the threaded hole in the product.
Do not push the start button (9)
Cross section
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
(1) is fully in place and the handle hole
while you doing this.