Preparation for storage, Maintenance, Troubleshooting – Gardena THS 400 User Manual
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Cleaning the 
Hedge Trimmer :
6. Preparation for Storage
1. Slide the trimmer blade
sheath
6
over the trimmer
blade
7
.
2. Turn the trimmer blade
7
to the park position
, turn the position of the trimmer blade
head to position
§
and fully retract the telescopic handle
2
(see 5. Operation).
3. Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, frost free place, out of the
reach of children.
The product must not be added to normal household waste. It
must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.
v Important : Make sure that the unit is disposed of via your
municipal recycling collection centre.
7. Maintenance
DANGER ! Risk of physical injury / electric shock !
A
V Always disconnect the hedge trimmer from the
power supply and slide the trimmer blade sheath 
over the trimmer blade before performing any 
maintenance work.
V Do not clean the hedge trimmer under running
water (especially high pressure).
The safety clutch is a strong spring-loaded device 
and must not be disassembled.
v Clean the Hedge Trimmer with a damp cloth and lubricate
the trimmer blade with a low viscosity oil (e.g. spray-oil).
8. Troubleshooting
DANGER ! Risk of physical injury / electric shock !
V
Always disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power 
supply and slide the trimmer blade sheath over the 
trimmer blade before rectifying any faults.
Fault Possible
Cause
Remedy
Hedge trimmer does not start
Extension cable not plugged
v Plug in the extension cable
in or is damaged.
or if necessary replace it.
Work on the electrical parts must only be carried out by 
suitably qualified persons.
If any other faults arise, please contact GARDENA Service.
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Storage :
Disposal :
(in accordance with 
EU-directive 2002 / 96 / EC)
WARNING !
