Gardena 550 Trimmer User Manual


 
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A For Your Safety
Please note by using your Electric Hedge Trimmer following principle safety hints in order to
avoid electric shock, injury and fire risk:
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 safety devices.
Inspect the area to be cut before and during work.
Remove any foreign objects.
If, in spite of care, there is an obstruction when cutting, turn off
the Hedge Trimmer and remove it.
This Hedge Trimmer can cause serious injuries!
Use the unit only for the purposes specified in these operating
instructions.
Do not overload the Hedge Trimmer – to work better and safer
do not exceed the given power consumption.
Keep the guide-handle dry and free from oil and grease.
Concentrate and work with care.You are responsible for safety
in the area of work.
Keep the area of work tidy. Untidiness in the area of work can
cause accidents.
Make sure that there are no other people (especially children)
or animals anywhere near the working area.
Do not wear loose clothes, jewellery, etc.They could get caught
in the trimmer. Wear non-slip shoes, gloves and an eye protec-
tion. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the
machine, especially when using steps.
The extension cable should always be kept away from the cut-
ting area. Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble.
Keep the motor casing and ventilation free from obstructions,
leaves and other similar things.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of flammable
liquids and gases.
If the blades get jammed, please disconnect the unit and
remove the object (thick branch, foreign body).
Only work when visibility is good.
Inspections before
each use
Inspect the area to be cut
before beginning work
Remove obstacles
Use/responsibility
Do not overload
the Hedge Trimmer
Keep the guide-handle
dry
Concentrate and
work with care
Keep others away
from the working area
Wear protective clothing
Secure foothold and
stable body position
Keep the motor casing
and ventilation clear
Jammed blades
turn off the Hedge
Trimmer
Visibility