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Telescopic hedge trimmer
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To connect the hedge trimmer [ Fig. O1 ]:
DANGER! Electric shock!
To avoid damage to the mains cable
cable
7
must be inserted into the cable lock
v Before you operate the unit insert the extension cable
the cable lock
8
.
v Never take hold of the protective cover
unit.
1. Loop the extension cable
7
, insert the loop into the cable lock
and pull tight.
2. Connect the plug
r
of the unit into the socket
cable.
7
3. Connect the extension cable
Work positions:
The unit can be operated in 4 positions (illustration similar).
– [ Fig. O2 ]: Side trimming: Telescopic pipe retracted
– [ Fig. O3 ]: Vertical trimming at high level: Telescopic tube
extended
– [ Fig. O4 ]: Horizontal trimming at high level: Motor unit tilted
by 75°, telescopic pipe extended
– [ Fig. O5 ]: Trimming at low level: Motor unit tilted by – 60°,
telescopic pipe extended
To start the hedge trimmer [ Fig. A1 / O6 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury if the unit does not stop when you release
the start button.
v Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example
do not attach the starting lock-out
handle.
To start:
The unit is fitted with a starting lock-out
turned on by accident.
1
1. Remove the protective cover
2. Hold the telescopic pipe of the unit with one hand and the handle
with the other hand.
3. Push the starting lock-out
q
forwards and push the start button
The unit will start.
4. Release the starting lock-out
q
To stop:
1. Release the start button
e
.
2. Slide the protective cover
1
over the blade
To tilt the motor unit [ Fig. O7 ]:
For cutting at high and low level, the motor unit
angle of 75° to – 60° in 15° increments.
9
1. Keep the orange button
pressed.
2. Tilt the motor unit
4
in the required direction.
3. Release the orange button
9
To extend the telescopic pipe [ Fig. O8 ]:
For cutting at high and low heights, the telescopic pipe
continuously extended by up to 45 cm.
0
1. Loosen the orange nut
.
3
2. Extend the telescopic pipe
0
3. Tighten the orange nut
again.
4. MAINTENANCE
[ Fig. A1 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
v Before you maintain the unit, make sure that the mains cable
is disconnected and the protective cover
blade
2
.
10
6
the extension
8
.
7
1
when connecting the
t
of the extension
into a 230 V mains socket.
q
or start button
e
to the
q
to prevent the unit from being
2
from the blade
.
.
2
.
4
can be tilted at an
and allow the motor unit
4
to engage.
3
can be
to the required length.
1
is slid over the
To clean the hedge trimmer:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
into
(in particular high-pressure water jet).
v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents.
Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
The airflow slots must always be clean.
8
1. Clean the unit with a damp cloth.
2. Clean the airflow slots with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
3. Lubricate the blade
Art. 2366). Avoid contact with the plastic parts.
5. STORAGE
To put into storage [ Fig. A1 ]:
The product must be stored away from children.
1. Disconnect the mains cable.
2. Clean the unit (see 4. MAINTENANCE) and slide the protective cover
2
over the blade
.
3. Stow the unit in a dry area where it has protection from frost.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
v Before you troubleshoot the unit, make sure that the mains
cable is disconnected and the protective cover
is slid over the blade
Problem
Unit does not start
w
e
.
Unit can no longer
be stopped
Hedge is not cleanly cut
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
Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Motor power consumption
Mains voltage /
Mains frequency
Strokes
Length of blade
Tooth gap of blade
Range of extension of
telescopic tube
Weight (approx.)
Sound pressure level L
1)
pA
Uncertainty k
pA
Sound power level L
:
2)
WA
measured/guaranteed
Uncertainty k
WA
Hand/arm vibration a
1)
vhw
Measuring process complying with:
NOTE: The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to
a standardized 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.
2
with a low viscosity oil (e. g. GARDENA spray-oil
2
[ Fig. A1 ].
Possible Cause
Remedy
Extension cable not connected
v Connect the extension cable
or damaged.
or if necessary replace it.
Blade blocked.
v Remove obstacle.
Start button is stuck.
v Disconnect the mains cable
and loosen start button.
Blade blunt or damaged.
v Have blade replaced by
GARDENA Service.
Unit
Value (Art. 8883)
W
500
V / Hz
230 / 50
/ min.
1,600
cm
48
mm
25
cm
0 – 45
kg
4.1
83
dB (A)
3.0
96 / 98
dB (A)
2.3
m/s
3.8 ± 1.5
2
EN 62841-4-2
RL 2000/14/EG
1)
2)
1
1

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