8883 Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Instruction Manual

THS 500/48 Art. 8883

Original instructions.
** This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
Intended use:
This GARDENA Telescopic Hedge Trimmer is used to cut hedges, shrubs, and grass coverings in private domestic gardens and allotments.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Do not use the unit to cut lawns/lawn edges, chop up material, or make compost.**

SAFETY

If not used properly this product can be dangerous. The warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Symbols on the unit:

| Read the operator’s manual.
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| Wear safety glasses and ear protection.
| Do not let the unit become wet with rain or other moisture. Do not leave the unit outdoors while it is raining.
| Disconnect the main cable if the cable becomes damaged or cut.
| Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!
Keep at least 10 m away from electricity lines.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety
   a) Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
   c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety
   a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
   b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
   c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
   d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
   e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
   f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety
   a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
   b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
   d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tools may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4. Power tool uses and care
   a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.
   b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
   c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
   e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
   g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. Service
   Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
   • Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
   • Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
   • Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
   • Keep the cable away from the cutting area. During operation, the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

Additional Safety Recommendations
Warning! Keep toddlers away when you assemble the unit.
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers.
Work area safety
Only uses the unit in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. 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 operating pay attention to the cable.
Warning! 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 the water.
Electrical safety
The British Standards Institute recommends 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 the cable for damage, and replace it if there are signs of damage or aging.
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 main cable before disconnecting any plug, cable connector, or extension cable.
Switch off, remove the plug from the mains and examine the electric supply cable for damage or aging before winding the cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, send the unit to the next GARDENA Service Center or dealer authorized 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.
If the unit starts unintentionally when the mains plug is connected, disconnect the mains at once. Contact GARDENA Service to check the unit. Warning! This unit 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 speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating.
Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
→ Ask your electrical specialist.
Personal safety
Always wears suitable clothing, protective gloves, and stout shoes.
Avoid contact with the oil of the blade in particular when you react allergically to 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 (A) and (B). 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 unauthorized modification.
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 equipment (protection cover, quick blade-stop) is 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
RISK OF INJURY!
Do not touch blades.
→ 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.

ASSEMBLY

The hedger, blade, protective cover, and operation instructions are included in the scope of delivery.
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
→ Before you assemble the unit, make sure that the mains cable is disconnected and the protective cover (1) is slid over the blade (2).

To assemble the telescopic handle:![GARDENA 8883 Telescopic Hedge Trimmer

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  1. Slide the telescopic pipe (3) into the motor unit (4) until you reach the stop position. Ensure that the two markings (M) face each other.
  2. Tighten the grey nut (5).

OPERATION

DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
→ Before you connect, adjust or transport the unit, disconnect the mains cable and slide the protective cover (1) over the blade (2).

To connect the hedge trimmer:

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!
To avoid damage to the mains cable (6) the extension cable (7) must be inserted into the cable lock (8).
→ Before you operate the unit insert the extension cable (7) into the cable lock (8).
→ Never take hold of the protective cover (1) when connecting the unit.

1. Loop the extension cable (7), insert the loop into the cable lock (8), and pull tight.
2. Connect the plug r of the unit into the socket t of the extension cable.
3. Connect the extension cable (7) into a 230 V mains socket.

Work positions:
The unit can be operated in 4 positions (illustration similar).

Side trimming: Telescopic pipe retracted| Vertical trimming at a high level: Telescopic tube extended| Horizontal trimming at a high level: Motor unit tilted by 75°, telescopic pipe extended| Trimming at low level: Motor unit tilted by – 60°, telescopic pipe extended

To start the hedge trimmer:
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Risk of injury if the unit does not stop when you release the start button.
→ Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example, do not attach the starting lock-out q or start button e to the handle.

To start:
The unit is fitted with a starting lock-out (11) to prevent the unit from being turned on by accident.

1. Remove the protective cover (1) from the blade (2).

2. Hold the telescopic pipe of the unit with one hand and the handle (12) with the other hand.

3. Push the starting lock-out (11) forwards and push the start button (13).
   The unit will start.

4. Release the starting lock-out (11).

To stop:

1. Release the start button (13).
2. Slide the protective cover (1) over the blade (2).

To tilt the motor unit:

For cutting at high and low levels, the motor unit (4) can be tilted at an angle of 75° to – 60° in 15° increments.

1. Keep the orange button (9) pressed.
2. Tilt the motor unit (4) in the required direction.
3. Release the orange button (9) and allow the motor unit (4) to engage.

To extend the telescopic pipe: For cutting at high and low heights, the telescopic pipe (3) can be continuously extended by up to 45 cm.

1. Loosen the orange nut (10).
2. Extend the telescopic pipe (3) to the required length.
3. Tighten the orange nut (10) again.

MAINTENANCE

DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
→ Before you maintain the unit, make sure that the mains cable is disconnected and the protective cover (1) is slid over the blade (2).

To clean the hedge trimmer: DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to property.
→ Do not clean the unit with water or with a water jet (in particular high- pressure water jet).

1. Clean the unit with a damp cloth.
2. Clean the airflow slots with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).
3. Lubricate blade (2) with a low viscosity oil (e. g. GARDENA spray-oil Art. 2366). Avoid contact with the plastic parts.

STORAGE

To put into storage:

The unit must be stowed away from children.

1. Disconnect the main cable.
2. Clean the unit (see 4. MAINTENANCE) and slide the protective cover (1) over the blade (2).
3. Stow the unit in a dry area where it has protection from frost.

Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)

The unit must not be added to usual household waste.
Refer to local environmental laws for discarding.
→ Important: Make sure that the unit is discarded through your municipal recycling collection center.

TROUBLESHOOTING

DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the unit starts accidentally.
→ Before you troubleshoot the unit, make sure that the mains cable is disconnected and the protective cover (1) is slid over the blade (2).

the extension cable or if necessary replace it.
Blade blocked.| → Remove the obstacle.
The unit can no longer be stopped| The start button is stuck.| → Disconnect the main cable and loosen the start button.
The hedge is not cleanly cut| Blade blunt or damaged.| → Have blade replaced by GARDENA Service.

For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department.
Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.

TECHNICAL DATA

Sound pressure level LPA1
Uncertainty KPA| 86 dB (A)
2.5 dB (A)
Sound power level LWA2
Uncertainty KWA| measured 96 dB (A)/guaranteed 98 dB (A)
2.5 dB (A)
Hand/arm vibration ahwe3| < 2.5 m/s2

Measuring process complying with 1)DIN EN ISO 22868 2)RL 2000/14/EC 3)DIN EN ISO 22867.

The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to a standardized test procedure and can be used for the comparison of one electric power tool with another. It can also be used for preliminary evaluation of exposure. The vibration emission value can vary during the actual use of the electric power tool.

ACCESSORIES

SERVICE / WARRANTY

Service:
Please contact the address on the back page.

Guarantee:
GARDENA guarantees this unit for 2 years (from the date of purchase). This guarantee includes all important defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will replace the unit or repair it for no cost if these conditions are applicable:

• The unit must have been used properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions.
• Neither the purchaser nor a not approved third party has tried to repair the unit.

The blade and excentric drive are consumables and are not included in the guarantee.
This manufacturer’s guarantee does not have an effect on the user’s existing warranty claims against the dealer/seller.
If you have problems with this unit, please contact our Service or send the defective unit together with a short description of the problem – if there is a guarantee, with a copy of the receipt – postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centers listed on the back of this leaflet.

Product Liability
We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is because of improper repair or if parts replaced are not original GARDENA parts or approved parts, and, if the repairs were not done by a GARDENA Service Centre or an approved specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.
CE Declaration
The undersigned Husqvarna AB, 561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the units indicated below are in accordance with the harmonized EU guidelines, EU standards of safety, and product-specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the units are modified without our approval.

Description of the unit: ——————– Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Product type: ————————————-THS 500/48
Artikel-Number: ———————————8883
CE-Directives: ————————————
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC (valid to 19.04.2016)
2014/30/EC (valid from 20.04.2016)
2000/14/EC
2011/65/EC
Harmonized EN: —————————
EN 60745-1
EN 60745-2-15
Harmonisierte EN: ————————-
EN ISO 12100
EN ISO 10517
Technical Documentation,
M. Kugler, 89079 Ulm
Hinterlegte Dokumentation:
GARDENA
Conformity Assessment according to:
2000/14/EC Procedure: art. 14 Annex V
Noise level: measured/guaranteed
96 dB (A) / 98 dB (A)
Year of CE marking: 2015
Ulm, 09.09.2015
Authorized representative:

Reinhard Pompe
(Vice President)

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