ComfortCut Li1823 - Grass trimmer GARDENA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ComfortCut Li1823 GARDENA

Translation of the original instructions. This product may be used under super- vision, or if instruction regarding the safe use of the product has been provided and the resulting dangers have been understood, by children aged 8 and above, as well as by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children must not be allowed to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision. The use of this product by young people under the age of 16 is not recommended. Intended use: The GARDENA Trimmer is intended to trim and to cut lawn and areas of grass in private domestic gardens and allotments. The product is not intended for long term use. DANGER! Risk of injury! Do not use the product to cut hedges, to chop up material or to make compost. IMPORTANT! Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future reference. Symbols on the product: Read operator’s manual. Keep bystanders away. Always wear approved hearing protection. Always wear approved eye protection.

Remove the Battery before cleaning or maintenance. Do not expose to rain. DANGER! Risk of injury to other people! Keep other people out of the area where you are working. For the charger: Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut. General safety warnings Electrical safety DANGER! Electric shock! Risk of injury due to electric shock. v The product must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA. Do not overreach and keep the balance at all times. Always be sure of the footing on slopes. Walk, never run. Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the machine is disconnected from the mains and the moving hazardous parts have come to a complete stop. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine. Safe operating practices 1 Training a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the machine. b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. c) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

9876-20.960.03.indd 8 11.10.19 07:552 Preparation a) Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn. b) Before use, always visually inspect the machine for damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields. c) Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. 3 Operation a) Keep supply and extension cords away from cutting means. b) Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine. c) Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning. d) Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light. e) Never operate the machine with damaged guards or shields or without guards or shields in place. f) Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting means. g) Always disconnect the machine from the power supply (i.e. remove the plug from the mains, remove the disabling device or removable battery)

1) whenever the machine is left unattended;

2) before clearing a blockage;

3) before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;

4) after striking a foreign object;

5) whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.

h) Take care against injury to feet and hands from the cutting means.

i) Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.

4 Maintenance and storage a) Disconnect the machine from the power supply (i. e. remove the plug from the mains, remove the disabling device or removable battery) before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work. b) Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and acces sories. c) Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. Have the machine repaired only by an authorized repairer. d) When not in use, store the machine out of the reach of children. Additional safety warnings Battery safety DANGER! Fire risk! The battery to be charged must be placed on a nonflammable, heat resistant and non-conductive surface while charging. The battery must not be charged unattended. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Keep corrosive, flammable and easily combustible objects clear of the battery charger and the battery. Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while charging. Disconnect the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke formation or fire. Only use GARDENA batteries for the GARDENA battery product. GARDENA cannot accept any liability for the batteries of other manufacturers. If they are of minor quality, they could cause a fire or explosion hazard! Do not use the GARDENA charger to charge external rechargeable batteries, as GARDENA cannot guarantee compatibility and could therefore present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. DANGER! Risk of explosion! Protect batteries from heat and fire. Do not leave on radiators or expose to strong sunshine for long periods. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Batteries may create sparks which could ignite the dust or fumes. Check your battery before each use. Visually check the battery before each use. A non-functioning battery must be disposed of correctly. Do not send by post. For further details, please contact your local disposal companies. For risks of injury do not use the battery as a power source for other products. Only use the battery for the GARDENA product intended. Only charge and use the battery 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 above 45 °C or in direct sunlight. Ideally, the battery should be stored below 25 °C so that self-discharge is low. Do not expose the battery to rain, water (immersion) or wet conditions. Keep battery in order (clean) especially air vents. If usage of the battery is not planned for a certain time (winter period) reload the battery to avoid a deep discharge. Do not store the battery in a product to prevent self-discharge, misuse and accidents. Do not store the battery 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 implants to speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the product. Only use the battery product between 0 °C and 40 °C. Disconnect the battery in case of emergency. Do not use the product nearby a water, or for pond care. Personal safety DANGER! Risk of suffocation! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the poly- bagcan suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product. In case of heavy vibration replace the blade and check the blade holder for damages. Check the wear rib if ok before usage. Transport on front handle. Use personal protective equipment. Wear gloves for cleaning the cutting device. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as gloves, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing pro- tection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving and fixed parts of the machine, or while assembling the protective cover. Don‘t use water, or chemical substances for cleaning the guard or other parts of the trimmer. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working condition. Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery status. Warning! When wearing hearing protection, and due to the noise produced by the product, the operator may not notice persons approaching. While operation and transport pay special attention to the hazard for other people. 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.

DANGER! Risk of injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. v Wait for the plastic blades to stop and remove the battery before you assemble the product. To assemble the protective cover and the plant guard [ Fig. A1 / A2 ]: DANGER! v The product may only be used when the protective cover is assembled.

1. Slide the front part of the protective cover

onto the trimmer head

2. Slide the rear part of the protective cover

onto the trimmer head

3. Tighten the both screws

4. Slide the plant guard

onto the trimmer head

until it engages. To attach the plastic blade to handle [ Fig. A3 ]: The scope of delivery includes 5 plastic blades

. There are 4 spare plas- tic blades in the openings

on the handle. For the assembly of the plastic blade into the blade holder, see

9876-20.960.03.indd 9 11.10.19 07:553. OPERATION DANGER! Risk of injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. v Wait for the plastic blade to stop and remove the battery before you adjust or transport the product. To charge the battery [ Fig. O1 / O2 ]: CAUTION! Overvoltage damages the battery and the battery charger. v Make sure that you use the correct mains voltage. For the GARDENA Battery Trimmer Art. 9876-55 / 9878-55 there is no battery and no charger in the scope of delivery. Before you use the battery the first time, the battery must be completely charged. The lithium-ion battery can be charged in any state of charge and the charging process can be disconnected at any time without to damage the battery (no memory effect).

and remove the battery

from the battery holder

2. Connect the battery charger

into a mains socket.

3. Connect the battery charger cable

When the charging control lamp

at the charger flashes green the battery is being charged. When the charging control lamp

at the charger illuminates permanently green the battery is completely charged (Charging time, see 7. TECHNICAL DATA).

4. Examine the charge status regularly while you charge.

is completely charged, disconnect the battery

6. Disconnect the charger

from the mains. Battery charging indicator [ Fig. O3 ]: Battery charging indicator during charging: 100 % charged

illuminate (for 60 sec.) 66 – 99 % charged

flashes 33 – 65 % charged

flashes 0 – 32 % charged

flashes Battery charging indicator during operation: v Push the button

on the battery. The battery charging indicator is displayed for 5 seconds. 66 – 99 % charged

illuminate 33 – 65 % charged

illuminate 11 – 32 % charged

illuminates 0 – 10 % charged

flashes To set the working position: Working position 1 [ Fig. O4 ]: For standard trimming. Working position 2 [ Fig. O5 /O6 ]: Trimming beneath obstacles. The tube can be lowered from standard position 1 to two lowered positions 2 or 3 for trimming beneath obstacles.

1. Put the trimmer on the floor.

2. Hold the trimmer by the tube

with both hands so that you can push the unlock button

to the required position.

4. Release the unlock button

engage again. Working position 3 (only for Art. 9878) [ Fig. O7 /O8 ]: Cutting at lawn edges. CAUTION! The trimmer may only be used when the trimmer head is locked at 0° or 90°. To rotate the trimmer head

to 90°, the tube must be in standard position 1.

1. Hold the trimmer by the tube

with both hands so that you can push the unlock button

and rotate the trimmer head

from 0° to 90° until it engages.

3. Release the unlock button

engage again. To adjust the tube length [ Fig. O9 ]: DANGER! The product must not be used when the tube is completely inserted (transport position).

2. Pull out the tube

to the required length.

3. Tighten the clamping sleeve again

To adjust the position of the additional handle [ Fig. O10 ]: The position of the additional handle can be adjusted to your body height.

2. Tilt the additional handle

to the desired position.

3. Release the lever

again. If the trimmer is correctly set to the body height, the posture is upright and the trimmer head in working position 1 is tilted forwards slightly. v Hold the trimmer by the main handle

and additional handle

such a manner that the trimmer head is tilted forwards slightly. To adjust the plant guard: – Work position [ Fig. O11 ] – Park position [ Fig. O12 ] v Pull off the plant guard

and put it on into the required position until it engages. To start the trimmer [ Fig. O13 ]: DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of injury if the product does not stop when you release the start lever. v Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example do not attach the start lever to the handle. The product is provided with a two-switch safety device (start lever with starting lockout) to prevent the product from being turned on by accident. To start:

into the battery holder

until it audibly engages.

2. Hold the additional handle

with the other hand, slide the starting lockout

forward and pull the start lever

4. Release the starting lockout

again. CAUTION! Avoid contact of the plastic blade and the blade carrier with hard objects (walls, stones fences etc.) to prevent the plastic blade and the blade carrier from wearing or breaking. To stop:

1. Release the start lever

2. Push both locking buttons

and remove the battery

from the battery holder

DANGER! Risk of injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. v Wait for the plastic blade to stop and remove the battery before you maintain the product. To clean the Trimmer [ Abb. M1 ]: DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product. v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet (in particular high-pressure water jet). v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents. Some can destroy critical plastic parts. The airflow slots must always be clean.

1. Clean the airflow slots

with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).

2. Clean all movable parts after each operation. Especially remove any

grass and dirt from the protective cover

To clean the battery and the battery charger: Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the battery and the battery charger always are clean and dry before you connect the battery charger. Do not use running water. v Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft and dry cloth.

To put into storage: The product must be stored away from children.

1. Remove the battery.

2. Charge the battery.

3. Clean the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger

(see 4. MAINTENANCE).

4. Store the trimmer, the battery and the battery charger in a dry,

enclosed and frost-free place. Disposal: (in accordance with RL2012/19/EC) The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations. IMPORTANT! v Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre. Disposal of the battery: Li-ion The GARDENA battery contains lithium-ion cells that should not be disposed of with normal household waste at the end of its life. IMPORTANT! v Dispose of the batteries through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.

1. Discharge the lithium-ion cells completely (contact the GARDENA

2. Protect the contacts on the lithium-ion cells against short circuits.

3. Dispose of the lithium-ion cells properly.

DANGER! Risk of injury! Cut injury when the product starts accidentally. v Wait for the plastic blade to stop and remove the battery before you troubleshoot the product. To replace the plastic blade [ Fig. T1 / T2 ]: DANGER! Risk of cutting injuries! v Do not use metal cutting elements or spare parts and accessories not intended for use by GARDENA. If the wear rib

is no longer visible, the blade carrier

must be replaced. Contact the GARDENA Service. The plastic blades may only become worn to half the original length at most. Only use original GARDENA Spare Blades RotorCut. Spare plastic blades are available from your GARDENA dealer or direct from GARDENA Service.

2. Push the end of the plastic blade down slightly (A), slide the plastic

inside through the blade carrier

(B) and pull out. To insert the plastic blade: v Slide the new plastic blade

from inside through the slot in metal of the blade carrier

until it audibly engages (click). When the new plastic blade is correctly inserted, it can be moved more easily. Problem Possible Cause RemedyTrimmer is not cutting cleanly or not cutting at allPlastic blade is worn or too short.v Replace the plastic blade.Plastic blade is broken off. v Replace the plastic blade.Trimmer vibrates severely Plastic blade is excessively worn and creates an unbalance.v Replace the plastic blade.Blade carrier is worn. v Replace the blade carrier.Trimmer does not start Battery is not put completely into the battery holder.v Put the battery completely into the battery holder until it audibly engages.Battery is empty. v Charge the battery. Engine is blocked. v Remove the obstacle. Start again.Trimmer can no longer be stopped Start lever is stuck. v Remove the battery and loosen the start lever.Error-LED on the battery flashes [ Fig. O3 ]Battery overload. v Let the battery cool down and start the trimmer again.Under voltage. v Charge the battery. Battery temperature is out of range.

Use the battery in surround- ings where temperatures are between 0 °C and 40 °C.Error-LED on the battery illuminates [ Fig. O3 ]Battery error / battery defective.

If the battery cannot be reset by connecting it to the charger, contact the GARDENA Service.Charging control lamp

on the charger does not illuminate [ Fig. T3 ]Battery charger or charging cable are not connected correctly.

Connect the battery charger and charging cable correctly.Charging control lamp

on the charger flashes red [ Fig. T3 ]Battery temperature is out of range.

Use the battery in surround- ings where temperatures are between 0 °C and 40 °C. NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service depart-ment. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.

measured/guaranteedUncertainty k

< 2.5 < 2.5 Measuring process complying with: EN 50636-2-91 RL 2000/14/EC NOTE: The stated vibration emission value has been measured according to a standardized 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.System Battery BLi-18Unit Value (Art. 9839) Value (Art. 9865) Battery voltage V (DC) 18 18 Battery capacity Ah 2.6 2.0Number of cells (Li-Ion) 5 5Battery charging time 80 % / 100 % (approx.)h 3.5 / 5 2 / 2.5 Appropriate GARDENA System Batteries BLi-18: Art. 9839 / 9865 / 9866 / 9867 Battery Charger 18 VUnit Value (Art. 9825-00.630.00)Mains voltage V (AC) 100 – 240Mains frequency Hz 50 – 60Rated Power W 169876-20.960.03.indd 11 11.10.19 07:55EN

Service: Please contact the address on the back page. Warranty statement: In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied to you for the services provided. GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH grants a warranty for all original GARDENA new products for two years from the date of original pur- chasefrom the retailer, provided that the devices have been for private use only. This manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to products acquired second hand. This warranty includes all significant defects of the product that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. This warranty is fulfilled by supplying a fully functional replacement product or by repairing the faulty product sent to us free of charge; we reserve the right to choose between these options. This service is subject to the following provisions:

• The product has been used for its intended purpose as per the recommendations in the operating instructions.

• Neither the purchaser nor a third party has attempted to open or repair the product.

• Only Original GARDENA replacement parts and wear parts have been used for operation.

• Presentation of the receipt Normal wear and tear of parts and components (such as blades, blade fixing parts, turbines, light bulbs, V-belts / toothed belts, impellers, air filters, spark plugs), visual changes, wear parts and consumables are excluded from the warranty. This manufacturer’s warranty is limited to replacement and repair of products in accordance with the abovementioned conditions. The manu- facturer’s warranty does not constitute an entitlement to lodge other claims against us as a manufacturer, such as for damages. This manu- facturer’s warranty does not, of course, affect statutory and contractual warranty claims against the dealer / retailer. The manufacturer’s warranty is governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. In case of a warranty claim, please return the faulty product, together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to the service address. Consumables: The plastic blade and the blade carrier are consumables and are not included in the warranty.

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