Gardena TCS 720/20 Operator's Manual page 4

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Original instructions.
This product is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the product.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Telescopic Pruner is used to delimb trees, hedges, shrub
and bushes with limbs of up to 12 cm in diameter in private domestic
gardens or allotments.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Do not use the unit to fell trees. Cut
branches into parts to ensure that you cannot be struck by falling
branches or that fallen branches can bounce up from the soil.
Do not stand under the branch while cutting.
1. SAFETY
IMPORTANT!
Read the operator's manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
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If not used properly this product can be dangerous. The warn-
ings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reason-
able safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator
is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the product. Never use the product unless the guards provided
by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Symbols on the product:
Read operator's manual.
Wear safety glasses and ear protection.
Do not let the unit become wet with rain or other moisture.
Do not leave the unit outdoors while it is raining.
Disconnect the mains cable if the cable becomes damaged
or cut.
Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!
Keep at least 10 m away from electricity lines.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear non-slip safety shoes.
Wear a hard hat.
Direction of movement of the chain.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded)
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use
a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.