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Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e.g. wire fences and hidden
wires).
The use of a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or less is
recommended.
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on both handles.
The hedge trimmer is intended for use when the user is standing on the ground
and not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
Additional safety warnings
Battery safety
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and / or serious injury.
Store these instructions in a safe place.
Only use the charger if you can fully evaluate all functions and carry them out
without restrictions, or if you have received corresponding instructions.
v Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance.
This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
v Charge only lithium-ion batteries of the POWER FOR ALL system type
PBA 18V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or more). The
battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger.
Do not charge any non rechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions.
v
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
v Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
v Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the
charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself,
and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original
replacement parts.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
v Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e. g. paper,
textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment.
There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
v In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be
replaced, this must be done by GARDENA or by a customer service centre that is
authorised to repair GARDENA power tools.
v Do not operate the product while it is charging.
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved
electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suit-
able for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in
its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should
have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be dis-
posed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a
mains socket elsewhere.
v These safety warnings apply only for lithium-ion batteries of the
POWER FOR ALL system PBA 18V.
v Only use the battery with products of the POWER FOR ALL system
manufacturers. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against
dangerous overload.
v Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
v The battery is supplied partially charged.
To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger before using
your power tool for the first time.
v Keep battery packs out of the reach of children.
v Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
v In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be
emitted. The battery can set alight or explode.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experi-
ence any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
v If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may
be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If
contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into
contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
v If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected and cover nearby sur-
faces. Check affected parts. Clean these parts or change them if necessary.
v Do not short-circuit the battery pack. When the battery pack is not in
use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
v The battery contacts can be hot after use. Be careful of the hot con-
tacts when remove the battery.
v The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or
screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may
occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
v Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g. against continuous intense
v
sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture.
There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.
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v Only operate and store the battery at an ambient temperature between
– 20 °C and + 50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for exam-
ple. At temperatures of < 0 °C some devices may experience a loss of power.
v Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature which is between
0 °C and + 45 °C. Charging outside of this temperature range can increase the
risk of damage to the battery and pose a fire hazard.
v After use, allow the battery to cool down for at least 30 minutes before
charging or storing.
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.
Remove battery in case of emergency.
Only use the battery product between – 10 °C and 40 °C.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires
and other foreign objects.
In case of an unintended start (e.g. due to a welded switch) disconnect the
battery immediately from device and let the product repaired by the GARDENA
service.
Disconnect the product from the mains and disconnect the battery if the product
starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Do not use the product near water.
Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Protect the electrical contacts of the battery from moisture.
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.
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Avoid contact with the oil of the blade, allergic reaction is possible.
Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good.
Check your product before each use. Always visually inspect your Hedge Trimmer
before each use. Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any way.
If the product gets hot whilst in operation, let it cool down before storage.
Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by the
product, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working.
2. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, remove the battery and slide
the protective cover over the blade before you transport
the product.
To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 / O2 / O3 ]:
CAUTION!
Note the mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must
match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger.
For the GARDENA Battery Hedge Trimmer Art. 14733-55 there is
no battery and no charger in the scope of delivery.
Thanks to the intelligent charging process, the charge condition of the
battery is automatically detected and then charged up with the optimal
charge current depending on battery temperature and voltage.
In this way, the battery is treated with care and remains permanently fully
charged when it is stored in the charger.
1. Push the locking button
(A)
and remove the battery
holder
(D)
.
(C)
2. Connect the battery charger
3. Slide the battery charger
(C)
onto the battery
When the battery charge indicator
the battery is being charged.
(B)
from the battery
into a mains socket.
(B)
.
(Lc)
at the charger flashes green
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