Gardena EasyCut Li-18/23 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

DANGER! Eye and ear injuries!
v W ear eye and hearing
protection!
Check your Trimmer before each use
v A lways visually inspect your Trimmer before
each use.
v C heck that the ventilation slots are not
obstructed in any way.
Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or if
its safety devices (pressure switch, safety cover)
and / or the filament cassette are damaged or
worn.
v N ever bypass the safety devices.
v I nspect the area to be cut before you begin
work. Remove any foreign objects and look
out for foreign objects (such as stones,
pieces of wood, strings and wires) while you
are working.
v H owever, should you encounter an obstacle
during work, take the trimmer out of operation
and remove the battery. Remove the obstacle;
inspect the trimmer for potential damage and
arrange for it to be repaired if necessary.
Use / responsibility
DANGER! Tool does not stop
immediately when turned off!
v Keep hands and feet away
from the work area until the
cutting filament is stationary!
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
v U se the Trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for safety in the work area
(2 metre radius).
v E nsure that no other people (especially
children) and animals are in close proximity
to the danger area (15 metre radius).
Remove the battery after use and regularly
inspect the trimmer, especially the filament
cassette, for damage and arrange appropriate
repair if necessary.
v A lways wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
v W ear sturdy shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs. Keep your fingers and feet
away from the cutting filament – above all
when starting work.
v A lways ensure that you have a secure
foothold whilst working.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble!
v O nly work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
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Interrupting work
v N ever leave the Trimmer unattended where
you are working.
v W hen stopping work, remove the battery and
store the trimmer in a safe place.
v I f you stop work in order to move to another
work area, the trimmer must be switched
off, wait until the work tool is stationary and
remove the battery. Always carry the trimmer
at the handle.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
v F amiliarise yourself with the surroundings and
look out for possible dangers which you may
not hear due to machine noise.
v N ever use the Trimmer when there is a risk of
thunderstorms, when it is raining or in damp,
wet areas.
Battery safety
v P lease observe the safety instructions on the
battery.
FIRE RISK! Short-circuit!
v D o not bridge the contacts of the battery
with metal components.
FIRE RISK!
The battery to be charged must be placed
on a non-flammable, heat resistant and non-
conductive surface while charging.
Keep corrosive, flammable and easily com-
bustible objects clear of the battery charger
and the battery.
Do not cover the battery charger and the
battery while charging. Unplug the battery
charger immediately in the event of smoke
formation or fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to
strong sunshine for long periods.
Do not use the battery charger
outdoors.
v P rotect the the battery charger from
damp or wet areas.
Only use the battery in ambient temperatures
of between 0 °C and 40 °C.