SmallCut 300 Accu - Grass trimmer GARDENA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SmallCut 300 Accu GARDENA

GARDENA Turbotrimmer SmallCut 300 Accu This is the original English Instruction Manual. Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the information they contain. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the Turbotrimmer, its proper use and the notes on safety. For Safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as people who are not familiar with the operating instructions, should not use the Turbotrimmer. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person. Children sould be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alchohol, drugs or medicine. Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

The GARDENA Turbotrimmer is designed for trimming and cutting areas of grass and lawns in private house and hobby gardens. The Turbotrimmer must not be used in public facilities, parks, sports grounds, next to roads or in agriculture or forestry. Proper use

2. Safety Instructions

Please read the notes on safety on the TrimmerCAUTION ! Always read the operating instructions before using your Turbotrimmer.DANGER !Risk of electric shock ! Keep your Turbotrimmer away fromwater and rain !Warning - Risk of fire, do not shortbattery terminalsDANGER !Risk of injury to other people!DANGER !Risk of injury to eyes ! Always wear eye protection !Switch off! Remove battery pack before adjusting or cleaning. Keep your hands and feet out of the area where youare working until the cutting filament is stationary ! Please note For safety reasons, the GARDENA Turbotrimmer must not be used for hedge trimming or for shredding for composting.GB

Check your Trimmer before each use Always visually inspect your Trimmer before each use. Check that the ventilation slots are not obstructed in any way.

o not use your Trimmer if the safety devices (push

utton, safety cover) and/ or the filament cassette are damaged or worn.

Never bypass the safety devices. Inspect the area to be cut before you begin work. Remove any foreign objects and look out for foreign

bjects (such as stones, pieces of wood, strings and wires) while you are working. If you should come across an obstacle while cutting, turn off the Trimmer and remove the battery pack. Remove the object and check the Trimmer for any damage. If necessary have your Trimmer repaired. Use / responsibility The Trimmer can cause serious injuries. Use the Trimmer only for the purpose specified in these operating instructions. You are responsible for the safety in the area where you are working. Ensure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals within or near the area where you are working. Never use the Trimmer if the safety devices are damaged or defective. Remove the battery pack after use and check your Trimmer, especially the filament cassette, regularly for damage. Have your Trimmer repaired and / or replace the filament cassette if necessary. Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles! Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs. Keep your fingers and feet away from the cutting filament –above all when starting work. Always ensure that you have a secure foothold whilst working. Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble ! Only work in the daylight or when visibility is good. Interrupting work Never leave the Trimmer unattended where you are working. If you stop work, remove the battery pack and store your Trimmer in a safe place. If you stop work in order to move to another part of the garden, always switch off the Trimmer, wait until the tool stops and then remove the battery pack. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and look out for possible dangers which you may not hear due to machine noise. Never use the Trimmer when it is raining or in damp, wet areas. Do not operate your Trimmer directly next to swimming pools or garden ponds. Battery safety FIRE RISK !

Never charge the battery near acids or easily inflammable materials.

Only use the original GARDENA Battery Charger for charging. The use of other battery chargers may damage the battery irreparably and even cause a fire. RISK OF EXPLOSION !

Protect your trimmer from heat and fire.

Do not leave on radiators or expose to strong sunshine for long periods. Only use your trimmer in an ambient temperature between

45 °C. The charging cable should be checked regularly for signs of damage or ageing (brittleness) and may only be used if it is in perfect condition. The charger unit provided may only be used to charge the rechargeable battery supplied with the trimmer. Non-rechargeable batteries must not be charged with this battery charger (danger of fire). Use/responsibility Attention! For risks of injury the battery must not be used as power source for other devices. Only use the battery for the GARDENA appliances intended. Allow battery to cool down after long periods of use (cooling time up to 1hr). An excessively hot battery cannot be charged. Storage Do not store the battery above 45

C or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the battery should be stored below

C so that self-discharge is low. Never store while still attached to a tool, this prevents misuse and accidents. Do not store the battery in places where static electricity is present.GB

1. Fit the upper part of the handle

(1) and the lower part of the trimmer (2) together until they click into place. The internal cable must not be stretched or trapped when doing this.

2. Put the additional handle

(3) onto the upper part of the handle (1) until it clicks into place.

(4) onto the lower part of the trimmer (2) while feeding the cutting filament (5) through the opening in the cover (4)

(4) onto the lower part of the trimmer (2) until the connection (3 snap fittings) clicks into place.

4. Initial Operation

Before using for the first time, the battery must be fully charged. Charging time (for uncharged battery) approx. 6hrs. The NiMH battery can be charged in any state of charge, and the charging process can be interrupted at any time without harming the battery (no memory effect). So that the fully charged battery is not discharged, the battery should be disconnected from the battery charger.

1. Plug the plug of the charger cable

(6) into the battery (7)

2. Plug battery charger

(8) into a mains socket. The charging indicator lamp (9) on the battery charger lights up red. The battery is being charged. When the charging indicator lamp (9) lights up green, the battery is fully charged.

3. First remove the charging cable

(6) from the battery (7) and then unplug the battery charger (8) from the mains socket.

(7) from the bottom onto the handle (10). Avoid exhaustive discharge: Stop using the trimmer before the battery is fully discharged as this shortens the battery life. If the output of the trimmer decreases noticeably, charge the battery. If the battery has been totally discharged, the LED will flash at the start of charging. If the LED is still flashing after an hour, a fault has occurred (see 8. Troubleshooting). WARNING ! Overvoltage damages batteries and the battery charger.

Ensure the correct mains voltage. Use the charger indoors only. Do not expose the charger to moisture

Hold the trimmer by the top of the handle (11) and the additional handle so that the cutting head (12) is tilted slightly forward. Avoid the filament coming into contact with hard objects (walls, stones, fences etc.) to prevent the filament welding together or snapping off. Switching the trimmer on:

1. Press and hold the safety lock

(13) and then press the start button (14) on the handle.

2. Release the safety lock

(13) again. Switching the trimmer off: Release the start button (14) on the handle. The cutting filament (5) is lengthened automatically when the filament cassette comes to a standstill after switch off. As the filament can only be lengthened in small increments, it can be necessary in some cases to repeat the switch-off /switch-on action several times (up to 6 times). Important is that the filament cassette comes to a complete standstill each time. The cutting filament has been sufficiently lengthened when, after switch-on, it audibly strikes the filament limiter (15)

The filament cassette has to be replaced (GARDENA Replacement Filament Cassette Art. 5306) when the cutting filament has been used up. Risk of Injury ! Risk of injury if the Turbotrimmer does not switch off when you release the start button.

Never bypass the safety devices or switches (e.g. by tying the safety lock to the handle). Working position: Starting the Trimmer: Lengthening of the filament (automatic): A clean cut is achieved only with the maximum filament (5) length.

The Turbotrimmer must be stored out of the reach of children.

1. Disconnect the Battery and fully charge (see 4. Initial Operation).

2. Clean the trimmer (see 7. Maintenance)

3. Store your Turbotrimmer in a dry place where it is protected

from frost. 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.

1. Discharge NiMH batteries completely.

2. Dispose of NiMH batteries properly.

Storage : Recommendation: The trimmer can be hung up by the handle. The cutting head is not put under any unnecessary strain if the trimmer is stored hanging up. Disposal : (in accordance with2002/96/EC) Disposal of batteries: NimH Important: Please return the NiMH batteries to your GARDENA dealer or dispose of them properly at a public recycling centre.GB

After each use remove grass and dirt residue from the cover (4) and the ventilation slots (16)

Only use original GARDENA Filament Cassettes. You can order Replacement Filament Cassettes from your GARDENA dealer or directly from the GARDENA Customer Service.

• Filament Cassette for Turbotrimmer SmallCut 300 Accu: Art. 5306

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Release the cassette cover

(17) by pressing both locking clips (18) and remove the cover.

(5) of the new filament cassette (19) through the hole (20) and pull out about 10 cm.

6. Insert the filament cassette

(19) . Do not trap the cutting filament (5) when you do this.

7. Fit the cassette cover

(17) so that you hear both locking clips (18) click into place. If the cassette cover (17) does not lock into position, turn the filament cassette (19) slightly, until the filament cassette (19)

correctly located in the filament cassette holder. Check the cassette cover (17) is correctly fitted by trying to remove it without pressing the locking clips (18). Risk of Injury ! There is a risk of injury from the cutting filament!

Always remove the battery pack of the Turbotrimmer before carrying out maintenance work! Risk of injury and risk of damage to property !

Never clean the Turbotrimmer under running water or with a water jet (in particular a high pressure water jet).

Risk of Injury ! Cleaning the cover and the ventilation slots: The ventilation slots must always be free of dirt. Risk of injury !

Never use metallic cutting elements or replacement parts and accessories not provided by GARDENA. Replacing the filament cassette:

Risk of injury from the filament limiter !

Keep fingers away from the filament limiter

After replacing the filament cassette always return the trimmer to its normal operating position before switching on.GB

A cutting filament that is too short or no longer extends automatically when the trimmer is turned on can be pulled out manually.

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Hold the automatic slide feed

(21) down with your hand and at the same time pull on the cutting filament (5)

If the cutting filament has disappeared into the filament cassette or if the automatic filament extension still doesn’t work after pulling the cutting filament (5) it may be fused together in the filament cassette (19)

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Remove the filament cassette

(19) as described in

(5) , clean the filament cassette (19) and the cutting filament (5) and wind the cutting filament (5) onto the cassette (19) once more.

4. Clean the automatic mechanism lever

(21) . The automatic lever must move freely.

5. Insert the filament cassette again as described under

Replace the filament cassette no longer cuts (see 6. Maintenance “Replacing the filament cassette”

Cutting filament too short or the

Pull the filament out of the automatic filament extension cassette manually. Cutting filament inside the

Release filament that has cassette or fused. disappeared into the cassette or fused together. Charging indicator lamp does Battery not plugged Plug in battery charger not light up in properly. and charging cable properly. Charging indicator lamp A fault has occurred. Unplug and reinsert flashes for more than charging cable. The fault 1 hour will be reset. The battery can no longer Battery is defective. Replace the battery be charged (Art. 8834). Risk of Injury ! Risk of injury from the cutting filament!

Always remove the battery pack of the Turbotrimmer before troubleshooting. Pulling the cutting filament manually out of the filament cassette:

Releasing a cutting filament that has gone into the cassette or which has fused:

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. Risk of injury from the filament limiter !

Keep fingers away from the filament limiter

After extending the cutting filament always return the trimmer to its normal operating position before switching on.16

11. 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 keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions.

• Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the unit. The filament cassette and cassette cover are consumables 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 Turbotrimmer, please return the faulty unit together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of these operating instructions.

Turbotrimmer SmallCut 300 Accu (Art. 8844) Designation Lawn Trimmer Filament thickness 1.5 mm Cutting width 230 mm Filament supply 10 m Filament feed Fully automatic Weight including battery 2.0 kg Rpm of filament cassette 8,500 rpm Workplace related sound pressure level L

) measured 86 dB (A) / guaranteed 88 dB (A) Hand / arm vibration a vhw

Battery NiMH (18 V) Battery capacity 1.6 Ah Battery charging time approx. 6 hrs Battery charger Mains voltage 230 V / 50 Hz Rated output current 600 mA Max. output voltage 21 V (DC) Measuring method according to 1) EN 786 2) directive 2000/14/EC

1. Fit the upper part of the handle

(1) and the lower part of the trimmer (2) together until they click into place. The internal cable must not be stretched or trapped when doing this.

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