Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Battery products may create sparks which could
ignite the dust or fumes.
Only charge and use the battery product in ambient
temperatures of between 0 °C and 40 °C. Allow battery
to cool down after long periods of use.
Check the charging cable regularly for signs of damage or
ageing (brittleness). Only use it in perfect condition.
Do not stow or transport the battery product above 45 °C
or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the battery product should be
stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge is low.
Do not expose the battery product to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a battery product will increase the
risk of electric shock.
If usage of the battery is not planned for a certain time
(winter period) reload the battery to avoid a deep dis-
charge.
Do not store the battery product in places where static
electricity is present.
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
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
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implants to speak with their physician and the medi-
cal implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be
used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
Before using the product and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
If the product can no longer be switched off in the event of
a defect, place the product on a solid surface and monitor
it until the battery is empty. Send the defective product to
our GARDENA Service Centre.
Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one with
an unauthorised modification.
Stop the product if the product starts to vibrate abnor-
mally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Do not use the product nearby a water.
Do not operate next to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
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.
Know how to stop the product quickly in an emergency.
Avoid contact to the oil of the blade in particular when you
react allergic with it.
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