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DANGER ! Tool does not
stop immediately when
turned off !
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Keep your hands and feet out of the area
where you are working until the cutting
filament is stationary !
Check your Trimmer before each use
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Always visually inspect your Trimmer before
each use.
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Check that the ventilation slots are not
obstructed in any way.
Do not use Trimmer when safety devices
(starting lock-out, start button, safety cover)
and / or blade are damaged or worn.
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Never bypass the safety devices.
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Inspect 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.
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If you should come across an obstacle
while cutting, turn off the Trimmer. Remove
the object and check the Trimmer for any
damage. If necessary have your Trimmer
repaired.
Use / responsibility
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
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Use the Trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for the safety in the area
where you are working.
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Ensure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals within or
near the area where you are working.
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Never use the Trimmer if the safety devices
are damaged or defective.
After use, regularly check Trimmer – in
particular the blade – for damage and repair
as appropriate.
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Always wear an eye shield or safety
goggles !
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Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs. Keep fingers and feet
away from blade – in particular with initial
operation !
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Always ensure that you have a secure
foothold whilst working.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble !
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Only work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
DANGER !
Personal injury and damage to
property !
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Keep hands and feet away from blades,
especially when Trimmer is switched on !
The Trimmer should only be used with the
blade carrier also supplied and original
GARDENA Spare Blades.
Interrupting work
Never leave the Trimmer unattended where
you are working.
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If you stop work, store your Trimmer in a
safe place.
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If you stop work in order to move to another
part of the garden, always switch off the
Trimmer and wait until the blade stops.
Familiarise yourself with the
surroundings
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Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
and look out for possible dangers which
you may not hear due to machine noise.
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Never use the Turbotrimmer when it is
raining or in damp, wet areas.
Battery safety
FIRE RISK !
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Never charge the batteries
near acids or easily
inflammable materials.
Only use the original GARDENA Battery
Charger for charging. The use of other
battery chargers may damage the batteries
irreparably and even cause a fire.
RISK OF EXPLOSION !
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Protect Accu Trimmer from
heat and fire.
Do not leave on radiators or expose to
strong sunshine for long periods.
Only use your Accu Trimmer in an ambient
temperature between
−
10 °C and
+
45 °C.
The charging cable should be checked
regularly for signs of damage or ageing
(brittleness) and may only be used if it
is in perfect condition.
The charger unit provided may only be used
to charge the rechargeable batteries supplied
with the Turbotrimmer.
Non-rechargeable batteries must not be
charged with this battery charger (danger
of fire).
