Gardena THS 400 - Manual (Page 2)

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Correct Use :
Please note
GARDENA Telescopic Hedge Trimmer THS 400
Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA...
Translation of the original instructions from German. Please read these operating
instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions
to familiarise yourself with the hedge trimmer, its proper use and the notes on safety.
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For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these
operating instructions must not use this hedge trimmer. Persons with reduced physical
or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a
responsible person.
v Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer
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2. Safety instructions
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3. Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6. Preparation for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10. Service / Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Hedge Trimmer
The GARDENA Hedge Trimmer is intended for cutting hedges in
private domestic gardens and allotments.
Adherence to these operating instructions is a precondition for the
correct use of the hedge trimmer.
WARNING ! Risk of injury !
The hedge trimmer must not be used for cutting lawns /
lawn edges or for chopping up material for composting
purposes.
2. Safety Instructions
V Please follow the safety instructions on the hedge trimmer.
WARNING !
V Please read the operating
instructions before
this hedge trimmer.
DANGER !
V Do not use in rain or
wet conditions.
DANGER !
V Remove the plug from
the mains socket if the
cable is cut through or
damaged.
Check each time you use the
hedge trimmer :
Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use
the hedge trimmer if safety devices (two-hand
switch, blade stop, impact protection) and / or
the blades are damaged or worn.
Never bypass the safety devices.
Inspect the area to be cut before and during
work. Remove any foreign objects.
If you should come across any obstructions
when cutting, turn off the hedge trimmer and
remove the obstruction.
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