Risk Of Injury - Gardena THS 500/48 Betriebsanleitung

Hedge trimmer safety warnings
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and
taking care not to operate any power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent
starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade
cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal
injury from the blades.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all
power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because
the blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge
trimmer "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially
when there is a risk of lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
Extended-reach hedge trimmer safety warnings
a) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach
hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
b) Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge
trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid
loss of control.
c) Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach
hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e. g. wire fences and hidden wires).
The use of a residual current device (RCD) with a trip current of 30 mA or less
is recommended.
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on both handles.
The hedge trimmer is intended for use when the user is standing on the ground
and not on a ladder or other unstable surface.
Before using the hedge trimmer, make sure that the locking devices of all moving
parts (e. g. the extended shaft and the pivot element) are in the locked position.
Additional safety warnings
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that
the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
Work area safety
Only use the unit in the manner and for the functions described in these instruc-
tions.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for third parties
posed by the increased working radius when the telescopic tube is extended.
Risk of stumbling. While operation pay attention to the cable.
DANGER! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by
the unit, the operator may not notice persons approaching.
Do not use the unit when a thunderstorm is approaching.
Do not use the unit nearby a water.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Check your R.C.D. every
time you use it.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if there are signs of damage or
ageing.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Do not use the unit if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut, or the
insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply
has been disconnected.
Your electric cable must be untangled, tangled cables can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your unit.
Always disconnect the mains cable before disconnecting any plug, cable connec-
tor or extension cable.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage
or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, send
the unit to the next GARDENA service Center or dealer authorised by GARDENA.
Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the unit.
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If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect the
mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit.
DANGER! This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates.
This field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly
injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak
with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you
operate the product.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
v Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergic with it.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the unit is to be used and remove all wires
and other foreign objects.
All adjustments (inclining the blade head, altering the length of the telescopic
tube) have to be made with the sheath in place, and the unit must not rest on the
blade in the process.
Always hold the unit properly with both hands on both handles
[ Fig. S1 ].
Before using the unit and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete unit or one with an unauthorised modifica-
tion.
Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the unit by the guard.
Do not use the unit if the protection equipments (protection cover, quick blade-
stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the unit.
Disconnect the mains cable:
– before leaving the unit unattended for any period;
– before clearing a blockage;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
– if you hit an object. Do not use your unit until you are sure that the entire unit is
in a safe operating condition;
– if the unit starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration
can cause injury.
– before passing to another person.
Only use the unit between 0 – 40 °C.
Maintenance and storage

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Do not touch blades.
V When finishing or interrupting work push up protection cover.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the unit is in safe working
condition.
If the unit got hot during operation, let it cool down before storage.
2. ASSEMBLY
The hedger, blade, protective cover and the operation instructions are
included in the scope of delivery.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
v Before you assemble the unit, make sure that the mains cable
is disconnected and the protective cover
blade 2 [ Fig. A1 ]
To assemble the telescopic handle [ Fig. A2 / A3 ]:
1. Slide the telescopic pipe 3 into the motor unit
stop position. Ensure that the two markings
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2. Tighten the grey nut .
3. OPERATION
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
v Before you connect, adjust or transport the unit, disconnect
the mains cable and slide the protective cover
blade 2 [ Fig. A1 ].
(A) (B)
and
1 is slid over the
4 until you reach the
B face each other.
1 over the
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