Gardena TCS 720/20 Operator's Manual page 5

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn ing the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your appli-
cation. 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
operate 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.
Pruner safety warnings:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the chain. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when the chain is moving. Make
sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of
inattention while operating the pruner may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the pruner by the handle with the chain stopped. When trans-
porting or storing the pruner always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the pruner will reduce pos sible personal injury from the
cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the
chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Chain 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 chain.
Additional safety warnings
DANGER! 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.
Work area safety
Only use the unit in the manner and for the functions described in these instruc-
tions.
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 third parties
posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is extended.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
Pay special attention in winter when it is slippery.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the unit when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the unit nearby a water.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 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 unit 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 unit.
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,
send the unit 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.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the unit.
If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect the
mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit.
DANGER! 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.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
v Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the chain in particular when you react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the unit is to be used and remove all wires
and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the motor unit, altering the length of the telescopic tube)
have to be made with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest on the bar in
the process.
Fig. S1: Always hold the unit properly with both hands on both handles
and (25) .
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one with an unauthorised modifica-
tion.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the unit by the guard.
Do not use the unit if the protection equipments (protection cover, quick
blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the unit.
Disconnect the mains cable:
– before leaving the unit unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your unit until you are sure that the entire unit is
in a safe operating condition;
– if the unit starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration
can cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Only use the unit between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch the chain.
v When finishing or interrupting work push up protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the unit is in safe working
condition.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
2. ASSEMBLY
The Pruner, chain, bar, protective cover complete with Allen key and the
operation instructions are included in the scope of delivery.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
v Before you assemble the unit, make sure that the mains cable
is disconnected and the protective cover
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bar and the snap fit is closed [ Fig. A1 ].
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1 is slid over the
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