GARDENA ergocut 48 Electric Hedge Trimmer Instructions

GARDENA ergocut 48 Electric Hedge Trimmer

| Translation of the original instructions from German. Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the hedge trimmer, its proper use and the notes on safety.
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| For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these operating instructions must not use this hedge trimmer. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the hedge trimmer only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person.
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→ Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Where to Use Your GARDENA Electric Hedge Trimmer

Correct Use:

This GARDENA Electric Hedge Trimmer is intended for the cutting of hedges, shrubs and grass coverings in private domestic gardens and allotments.
Adherence to these operating instructions is a precondition for the correct use of the hedge trimmer.

Please note

| WARNING ! Risk of injury!
The hedge trimmer must not be used for cutting lawns / lawn edges or for chopping up material for composting purposes.
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Safety Instructions

| 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
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Explanation of Symbols on your product

	WARNING !
	Read the user

instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do.
| Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
| Do not expose to rain.
Do not leave the product outdoors while it is raining.
| The use of eye protection is recommended.

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 batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

a) Keep 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 which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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 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 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. 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. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

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 mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard had, 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 power source and /or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising 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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use 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 for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it 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.

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 operatior an electric shock.
• Keep 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
Work area safety
Only use the product 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.

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 30mA. 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.
Do not use the product 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 product. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector 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, replace it with a new one.
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 product.

Cables
Use only permitted extension cables as per HD 516.
→ Ask your electrical specialist.

Personal safety
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with an unauthorised modification.

Power tool use and care
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Never hold the product by the guard.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer if the protection equipment (hand protection, 2-hand safety switch, protection cover, quick blade-stop) are damaged.
Do not use ladders whilst operating the product.

Remove the plug from the mains :

– before leaving the product 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 product until you are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition;
– if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
– before passing to another person.

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 hedge trimmer is in safe working condition.

Operation

| DANGER ! Risk of physical injury!

• Always disconnect the extension cable ④ from the mains and slide the protective cover ① over the trimmer blade ② before connecting.
• Never take hold of the protective cover ① when connecting the hedge trimmer.

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Connecting the Hedge Trimmer:

| DANGER ! Risk of electric shock!

To avoid damage to the the mains cord ③ the extension cable ④ must be inserted into the cable lock ⑤.

• Always insert the extension cable 4 into the cable lock ⑤.

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1. Loop the extension cable ④, insert the loop into the cable lock ⑤ and pull tight.
2. Insert the plug of the mains cord ③ into the socket of the extension cable ④.
3. Plug the extension cable ④ into a 230 V mains power supply.

Working positions:

The hedge trimmer can be operated in 3 working positions.

Rotate cutting unit through 90°:

For sideways cutting, the cutting unit can be rotated through 90°. The cutting unit ⑦ can be turned to the right or left for righthanded or left-handed users respectively.

1. Disconnect mains plug.
2. Keep button ⑥ pressed.
3. Turn cutting unit ⑦ 90° in the required direction until the button ⑥ locks into place.
   A safety device prevents the Hedge Trimmer from starting up when the button ⑥ is pressed or not locked in 0° or 90° position.

Starting the Hedge Trimmer:

| DANGER ! Risk of physical injury!
AIf the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off automatically, there is a risk of lacerations.

• Never override the safety devices (e.g. by strapping down one of the start buttons).

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Starting the Hedge Trimmer:

The hedge trimmer is fitted with a two-handed safety device (2 start buttons) to prevent the unit from being turned on by accident.

1. Remove the protective cover ① from blade.
2. Hold the guide handle ⑧ with one hand and press the start button ⑨.
3. Hold the main handle ⑩ with the other hand and press the start button ⑪.
   The hedge trimmer will start.

Switching the Hedge Trimmer off:

1. Release the two start buttons ⑨/⑪.
2. Slide the protective cover ① over the cutter blade ②.

Storage

Storage:

The hedge trimmer must be stored out of the reach of children.

1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Clean the hedge trimmer (see 5. Maintenance) and slide the protective cover ① over the cutter blade ②.
3. Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, frost free place.

Disposal: (in accordance with RL2002/96/EC)

| The product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.

• Important: Make sure that the unit is disposed of via your municipal recycling collection centre.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer:

| DANGER ! Risk of physical injury / electric shock!

• Always unplug the mains plug and slide the protective cover ① over the cutter blade ② before carrying out maintenance work.
• Do not clean the hedge trimmer under running water (especially high pressure).

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1. Clean the hedge trimmer with a damp cloth.
2. Lubricate the trimmer blade ② with a low viscosity oil (e.g. GARDENA spray-oil Art. 2366). Avoid contact with the plastic parts.

Troubleshooting

| DANGER ! Electric shock!

• Always unplug the mains plug and slide the protective cover ① over the cutter blade ② before troubleshooting.

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Fault| Possible Cause| Remedy
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Hedge trimmer does not start| Extension cable not plugged in or is damaged.|

• Plug in the extension cable or if necessary replace it.

Cutting unit not locked in 0° or 90° position.|

• Lock cutting unit in 0° or 90° position.

Hedge is not cleanly cut| Blade blunt or damaged.|

• Have blade replaced by GARDENA-Service.

| In the event of other faults please contact GARDENA Service. Repairs should only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers authorised by GARDENA.
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Accessories

Technical Data

Workplace related sound pressure level L pA **1)
Uncertainty K pA| 84 dB (A) 3 dB (A)| 85 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
Noise emission value L WA **2)| measured guaranteed| 94  dB (A) / 95 dB (A)| measured 95 dB (A) / guaranteed 96 dB (A)
Hand / arm vibration a vhw **1)**| < 2.5 m / s 2|  |

Measuring process complying with 1) EN 774 2) EU-directive 2000 /14 / EC. The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to a standardised test procedure and can be used for 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 actual use of the electric power tool.

Service / Warranty

GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (from date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply:

• The unit must have been handled properly and in keepingwith the requirements of the operating instructions.
• Neither the purchaser nor a non-authorised third party haveattempted to repair the unit.

The blade and eccentric drive are wearing parts and are not covered by the guarantee.
This manufacturer’s guarantee does not affect the user’s existing warranty claims against the dealer / seller.

If a fault occurs with your hedge trimmer, please return the faulty unit together with the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to the address of the Service Centre at the back of these operating instructions.

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 due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist.
The same applies to spare parts and accessories.

8875-20.960.03 / 0711
© GARDENA
Manufacturing GmbH
D-89070 Ulm
http://www.gardena.com

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