Gardena THS 400 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer
to the working position :
8
2
9
0
Connecting the Hedge
Trimmer :
Starting the Hedge Trimmer :
D
3
4
E
12
Adjusting the cutting angle of the trimmer blade
The cutting angle between the telescopic shaft
2
trimmer blade
from 0° , to 84°
The 3 basic settings (see 3. Functions) can be set by moving
the of the angle button
7
v Keeping the angle button
to the desired cutting angle.
1
Adjusting the axial position of the trimmer blade head
The trimmer blade head
30° steps from 0° to 180°. The 3 basic settings (see 3. Functions)
can be set by moving the
§
or .
v Keeping the axial button
1
head to the desired axial position.
Adjusting the length of the telescopic handle
The telescopic handle can be extended by up to 31 cm.
2
v Keeping the telescopic button
2
handle
1. Loop the extension cable
the loop into the cable lock
2. Insert the plug
A
cable .
DANGER ! Risk of physical injury !
A
If the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off
automatically, there is a risk of lacerations.
V Never override the safety devices (e.g. by
strapping down one of the start buttons).
The hedge trimmer is fitted with a two-handed safety device to
prevent the unit from being turned on by accident.
1. Hold the guide handle
start buttons
2. Hold the main handle
start button
If either of the start buttons is released, the trimmer blade will
come to a halt within one second.
7
can be set to one of 8 positions in 12° steps
!
.
8
to position
8
pressed, turn the trimmer blade
1
can be set to one of 7 positions in
on the handle
9
pressed, turn the trimmer blade
0
to the desired length.
A
and insert
B
.
C
into the extension
3
with one hand and press one of the
D
.
4
with the other hand and press the
E
. The hedge trimmer will start.
7
:
2
and the
! " §
, or .
1
2 !
to position
2
:
pressed, move the telescopic
C
7
:
"
,
B
A