Gardena RL 10 2155 User manual

DGebrauchsanweisung
Rasenscheren RS 10 / RL 10, Rasenschneider RL 20
GB Operating Instructions
Grass Shears RS 10 / RL 10, Grass Cutter RL 20
FMode d’emploi
Cisailles à gazon RS 10 / RL 10, Mini-faucheuse RL 20
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing
Grasschaar RS 10 / RL 10 / RL 20
SBruksanvisning
Grässax RS 10 / RL 10 / RL 20
IIstruzioni per l’uso
Forbici per erba RS 10 / RL 10, Tagliaerba RL 20
EManual de instrucciones
Tijeras recorta-césped RS 10 / RL 10,
Tijeras cortacésped RL 20
PInstruções de manejo
Tesoura de relva RS 10 / RL 10,
Cortadora de relva RL 20
GARDENA
®
RL 10
Art. 2155
RL 20
Art. 2165
RS 10
Art. 2150

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G
GARDENA
V12 Grass Shears
RS 10 / RL 10,
V12 Grass Cutter
RL 20
Please read these instructions
carefully before initial operation of
your unit.
Unfold illustrated cover page to read
the operating instructions.
Table of contents
1. Technical data
2. Information concerning
the instructions
3. Introduction
4. Proper use
5. Initial Operation
6. Maintenance/Service/Storage
7. Advice for proper use /
Safety instructions
Guarantee (p. 58)
1. Technical data RS 10 RL 10 RL 20
Operation with Accu A 12
and Accu-Pack AP 12 min. 90-120 90-120 45-60
= sufficient for grass edges of m max. 1700 max. 1700 –
= sufficient for grass area m2––100
Cutting width mm 100 100 200
Weight (without Accu) kg 0.6 0.9 1.6
Working area related emission
characteristic value LpA1) dB (A) 72.2 73.2 72.2
Vibrations avhw1) ms-2 < 2,5 < 2,5 < 2,5
1) Measuring method according to prEN 50206-1
2. Information concerning
the instructions
Read these instructions carefully
and observe the information
contained in them. Acquaint your-
self with the use of the unit, the
adjustments and observe the safety
instructions.
AFor safety reasons, chil-
dren under the age of 16 as
well as people, who are not ac-
quainted with the instructions
should not use the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter.
Keep these instructions in a
safe place.
3. Introduction
This unit is part of a comprehen-
sive garden programme from
GARDENA, the accu-system V12.
In order to operate this product,
you need additional items from the
accu-system V12 range:
1. Power supply:
accu-system V12
Accu A 12, Art. No. 2109,
or
accu-system V12
Accu-Pack AP 12, Art. No. 2110

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2. Charging unit:
accu-system V12
Battery Charger NL12,
Art. No. 2105 (for Accu A 12 and
Accu-Pack AP 12)
accu-system V12
High-Speed Battery Charger
SL 60, Art. No. 2100
(only for Accu-Pack AP 12,
Art. No. 2110)
4. Proper use
The GARDENA Grass Shears and
Grass Cutter have been designed
for cutting grass edges and small
grass areas in private gardens.
These appliances are for private
use only and are not designed for
use in public places, parks, sports
arenas, street-scapes, in agriculture
or forestry.
It is absolutely necessary to ob-
serve the manufacturer’s operating
instructions to ensure the unit’s
proper functioning. These instruc-
tions also contain hints on service,
maintenance and repair.
AAttention! For safety rea-
sons the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter should not be
used for trimming hedges or
for chopping material for
composting.
5. Initial Operation (Fig. A-E)
5.1 How to click-in / remove
the Accu (Fig. B)
Snap the Accu (11) into the attach-
ment part (1). Make sure that the
Accu has been snapped in properly.
Listen for a “click” when doing this.
The Accu (11) can be released
from the unit by simultaneously
pressing in the two orange locking
buttons (4) on the handle (5) or
on the Accu-Pack if you are using
the AP 12.
Please read the operating instruc-
tions of Accu A 12 / Accu-Pack
AP 12.
5.2 Operation (Fig. A/A1)
Grass Shears RS 10
Simultaneously press the on/off
switch (2) and the safety switch (3).
The safety switch (3) can be re-
leased having started the Grass
Shears. When releasing the on/off
switch (2), the Grass Shears will
switch off automatically.
Grass Shears RL 10 /
Grass Cutter RL 20
The unit is switched on by pressing
the on/off switch (2) at the handle
(5). When releasing the on/off
switch (2), the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter will switch off auto-
matically.
AThe safety devices installed
on the unit by the manu-
facturer must not be removed or
by-passed, e. g. by binding the
on/off switch to the handle, as
there is risk of injury!
Do not operate the unit with an
external power source!
Caution! The blades take a while
to stop running after the unit has
been switched off.

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5.3 Working position (Fig. C)
Just hold unit at the handle (5) and
push Grass Shears RS 10 / RL 10
along on its sled for grass edges
and lawn surfaces. The Grass Cutter
RL 20 is equipped with wheels (8)
and an additional guide handle (9)
enabling ease of use.
5.4 Cutting lawn edges and
difficult areas (Fig. D)
For a vertical cut hold the Grass
Shears RL 10 with both hands and
turn the unit into cutting position.
The additional guide handle on the
Grass Cutter RL 20 ensures safe
handling and pushing especially
for a lateral cut.
Adjustment of the guide handle
for RL 20 (Fig. A/C)
The guide handle can be adjusted
by releasing the adjustment knob
(10), and tightening, when the
desired position is achieved.
5.5 Cutting Grass against walls,
trees and fences (Fig. E)
Slide the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter with the outer side of the
cutting blade along hard objects
and surfaces.
6. Maintenance / Service / Storage
The GARDENA Grass Shears
and Grass Cutter are largely main-
tenance-free.
Please make sure that the con-
tacts of the attachment part (1)
and of the Accu (11) are always
clean.
Grass and dirt should be removed
with a dry rag or brush.
The Grass Shears / Grass Cutter
should be cleaned thoroughly
before and after use, and the cutting
blades lubricated with a biodegrad-
able oil. This improves the cutting
performance. Never grease cutting
blades!
Repairs may only be performed
by GARDENA Service Centres
or by dealers authorised by
GARDENA.
AAttention! Always remove
the Accu before working on
the Grass Shears / Grass Cutter.
Risk of injury!
Due to risk of injury to persons
and/or product damage, do not
clean the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter under running water,
especially under high pressure.
Store the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter in a dry, frost-free place.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Always cover the blades with the
protective sheath (7) for storage.
Observe the manufacturer’s
installation hints when exchang-
ing the cutting blades.
Exchanging the cutting blades
Only use the original GARDENA
Spare Blades, Art. No. 2346.
These blades can be obtained at
your GARDENA dealer or directly
from the GARDENA service centre.
Never use spare parts and ac-
cessories which have not be
designed by the manufacturer.

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Blade assembly RS 10, RL 10
(Fig. F)
Remove the Accu from the
working unit!
Disassembly
Release both screws (F6) and
remove the complete blade set by
slightly tilting as you remove it.
Assembly
The upper blade must be placed
exactly in the middle of the lower
blade. Turn the cam gear (F1)
so that the marking line (F2) is
pointing exactly forwards.
Firstly guide the blade underneath
the blade peg of the sliding sled
(F3). Make sure that the cam (F4)
snaps into the connecting link (F5).
Tighten screws. (F6).
Blade assembly RL 20 (Fig. F/G)
For the Grass Cutter you
need two sets of Spare Blades,
Art. No. 2346. Please always
replace both sets of blades at
the same time. This avoids pos-
sible imbalance during operation
and prevents damage.
Disassembly
Release the four screws (G3).
Remove the sled (G1) and the com-
plete cutting blade set by slightly
tilting it as you remove it.
Assembly
The upper blade must be situated
exactly in the middle of the corre-
sponding lower blade. Turn the cam
gear (F1) so that the marking line
(F2) is pointing exactly forwards.
Firstly guide each blade underneath
the blade peg of the sled (G2).
Make sure the cam (F4) snaps into
the connecting link (F5). Insert the
sled (G1). Make sure that the
guiding groove fits securely over
the two middle blade ends.
Tighten screws (G3).
Please note: Before inserting
new blades, clean the gear area.
Lubricate the gears with some
noncorrosive grease (Vaseline).
Hold the Grass Shears in correct
working position before the
Accu is clicked in and the unit
is switched on again.
The blades should always be sharp
in order to obtain good cutting
results. They can be sharpened
by using a sharpening stone. We
especially recommend immediate
removal of notches and burrs which
could be caused by stones. The
opportunity to separate the upper
and lower blades makes sharpening
especially easy.
With problems, please contact
one of our Service Centres or send
the defective unit together with
a short description of the problem
and, in case of guarantee, with
a copy of the receipt directly to one
of our Service Centres.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable
for any damage caused by our
units if, in the case of repair
or exchange, original GARDENA
spare parts are not used and
repair is not carried out by a
GARDENA service centre or an
authorised specialist. The same
also applies to spare parts
and accessories.

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7. Advice for proper use /
Safety instructions
AChecks before
each operation
You are responsible for the
safety of the working area.
Before each use, inspect the
unit. Do not use the unit if safety
devices (e.g. safety switch) and /
or blades have been damaged
or are worn. Never operate the
unit with the safety devices
by-passed or missing.
Inspect the area to be cut before
and during work. Remove any
foreign objects (e.g. stones)
from the area.
If, in spite of care, there is an
obstruction when cutting, turn
off the Grass Shears / Grass
Cutter and remove it. Look for
possible damage and have the
unit be repaired if necessary.
AProper use /
responsibility
These Grass Shears / Grass
cutter can cause serious injuries!
The cutting blades should be
regularly checked for damage
and repaired if necessary.
Only use the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter for the purposes
specified in these instructions.
You are responsible for the
safety of the working area.
Make sure that there are no other
people (especially children) or
animals anywhere near the work-
ing area.
After use, remove the Accu
from the unit. The Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter – especially the
cutting blades – should regularly
be checked for damages and
adequately repaired if necessary.
Wear non-skid shoes and long
trousers to protect your legs.
Keep hands and feet away from
the cutting blades!
Ensure that you stand firmly
and safely. Be extra careful when
walking backwards.You might
stumble!
Only work when visibility is
good.
Wear eye protection or protec-
tive glasses!
AInterrupting work
Never leave the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter unattended in the
working area. If you should inter-
rupt your work, store the Grass
Shears / Grass Cutter in a safe
place and remove the Accu from
the unit.
Should you stop work in order
to get to another working place,
always switch off the Grass
Shears / Grass Cutter to go
there. Remove the Accu from
the unit.
ACheck environment
Familiarise yourself with the
surroundings of your working
area. Check for possible risks
which may not be audible due
to the noise of the machine.

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EU Certificate of Conformity
The undersigned
GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH · Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 · D-89079 Ulm
hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the units indicated below are
in accordance with the harmonised 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 units:
accu-system V12
Grass Shears / Grass Cutter
Types:
RS 10 / RL 10 / RL 20
Art. No.:
2150 / 2155 / 2165
EU directives:
Machinery directive 98/37/ EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EC
Directive 93/68/EC
Harmonised
European standards:
EN 292-1
EN 292-2
EN 60335-1 : 09/94
Year of CE-marking:
1993
Ulm, 09.06.2000
Thomas Heinl
Technical Dept. Manager
Never use the unit when it is
raining, in a damp or wet area.
Do not use the Grass Shears /
Grass Cutter in or near swim-
ming pools or ponds.
AElectric safety /
Fire risk
The contacts of the Accu should
never be bridged. Short circuit –
fire risk!
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.
vImportant: Make sure that the unit is disposed of via your
municipal recycling collection centre.

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D
Garantie
GARDENA gewährt für dieses
Produkt 2 Jahre Garantie (ab
Kaufdatum). Diese Garantieleistung
bezieht sich auf alle wesentlichen
Mängel des Gerätes, die nachweis-
lich auf Material- oder Fabrikations-
fehler zurückzuführen sind. Sie
erfolgt durch die Ersatzlieferung
eines einwandfreien Gerätes oder
durch die kostenlose Reparatur
des eingesandten Gerätes nach
unserer Wahl, wenn folgende Vor-
aussetzungen gewährleistet sind:
.Das Gerät wurde sachgemäß
und laut den Empfehlungen in
der Gebrauchsanweisung be-
handelt.
.Es wurde weder vom Käufer
noch von einem Dritten versucht,
das Gerät zu reparieren.
.Die Verschleißteile Schneid-
messer sind von der Garantie
ausgeschlossen.
Diese Hersteller-Garantie berührt
die gegenüber dem Händler/
Verkäufer bestehenden Gewähr-
leistungsansprüche nicht.
Im Servicefall schicken Sie bitte
das defekte Gerät zusammen mit
einer Kopie des Kaufbelegs und
einer Fehlerbeschreibung per
Abhol-Service (nur in Deutschland)
oder frankiert an die auf der Rück-
seite angegebene Serviceadresse.
Nach erfolgter Reparatur senden
wir das Gerät frei an Sie zurück.
G
Guarantee
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 manu-
facturing faults. Under guarantee
we will either replace the unit or
repair it free of charge if 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 Cutting Blades 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 Grass
Shears/Cutter, 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 on the back
of these operating instructions.

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Deutschland / Germany
GARDENA
Manufacturing GmbH
Service Center
Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40
D-89079 Ulm
Produktfragen: ([phone]
Reparaturen: ([phone]
[e-mail]
Argentina
Argensem®S.A.
Calle Colonia Japonesa s/n
(1625) Loma Verde
Escobar, Buenos Aires
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Australia
Nylex Consumer Products
50-70 Stanley Drive
Somerton, Victoria, 3062
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Austria / Österreich
GARDENA
Österreich Ges.m.b.H.
Stettnerweg 11-15
2100 Korneuburg
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
Belgium
GARDENA Belgium NV/SA
Sterrebeekstraat 163
1930 Zaventem
Phone: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
Brazil
Palash Comércio e
Importação Ltda.
Rua Américo Brasiliense,
2414 - Chácara Sto Antonio
São Paulo - SP - Brasil -
CEP 04715-005
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Bulgaria
DENEX LTD.
2 Luis Ahalier Str. - 7th floor
Sofia 1404
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Canada
GARDENA Canada Ltd.
100 Summerlea Road
Brampton, Ontario L6T 4X3
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Chile
Antonio Martinic y Cia Ltda.
Cassillas 272
Centro de Cassillas
Santiago de Chile
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Costa Rica
Compania Exim
Euroiberoamericana S.A.
Los Colegios, Moravia,
200 metros al Sur del Colegio Saint
Francis - San José
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Croatia
KLIS d.o.o.
Stanciceva 79, 10419 Vukovina
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Cyprus
FARMOKIPIKI LTD
P.O. Box 7098
74, Digeni Akrita Ave.
1641 Nicosia
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Czech Republic
GARDENA spol. s r.o.
Шнpskб 20a, и.p. 1153
627 00 Brno
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Denmark
GARDENA Norden AB
Salgsafdeling Danmark
Box 9003 S-200 39 Malmö
[e-mail]
Finland
Habitec Oy
Martinkyläntie 52
01720 Vantaa

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France
GARDENA
PARIS NORD 2
69, rue de la Belle Etoile
BP 57080
ROISSY EN FRANCE
95948 ROISSY CDG CEDEX
Tél. [phone]
service.consommateurs@
gardena.fr
Great Britain
GARDENA UK Ltd.
27-28 Brenkley Way
Blezard Business Park
Seaton Burn
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6DS
[e-mail]
Greece
Agrokip
Psomadopoulos S.A.
Ifaistou 33A
Industrial Area Koropi
194 00 Athens Greece
V.A.T. EL093474846
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Hungary
GARDENA
Magyarország Kft.
Késmárk utca 22
1158 Budapest
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Iceland
Ó. Johnson & Kaaber
Tunguhalsi 1
110 Reykjavik
[e-mail]
Ireland
Michael McLoughlin & Sons
Hardware Limited
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Italy
GARDENA Italia S.p.A.
Via Donizetti 22
20020 Lainate (Mi)
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Japan
KAKUICHI Co. Ltd.
Sumitomo Realty &
Development Kojimachi BLDG., 8F
5-1 Nibanncyo, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0084
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Luxembourg
Magasins Jules Neuberg
Grand Rue 30
Boîte postale 12
L-2010 Luxembourg
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Netherlands
GARDENA Nederland B.V.
Postbus 50176
1305 AD ALMERE
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Neth. Antilles
Jonka Enterprises N.V.
Sta. Rosa Weg 196
P.O. Box 8200 Curaçao
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
New Zealand
NYLEX New Zealand Limited
Building 2, 118 Savill Drive
Mangere, Auckland
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Norway
GARDENA Norden AB
Salgskontor Norge
Karihaugveien 89
1086 Oslo
[e-mail]
Poland
GARDENA Polska Sp. z o.o.
Szymanów 9 d
05-532 Baniocha
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]

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Portugal
GARDENA Portugal Lda.
Recta da Granja do Marquês
Edif. GARDENA Algueirão
2725-596 Mem Martins
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Romania
MADEX INTERNATIONAL SRL
Soseaua Odaii 117-123,
Sector 1,
Bucureєti, RO 013603
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Russia / Россия
ООО ГАРДЕНА РУС
123007, г. Москва
Хорошевское шоссе, д. 32А
Тел.: [phone]
[e-mail]
Singapore
Hy - Ray PRIVATE LIMITED
40 Jalan Pemimpin
#02-08 Tat Ann Building
Singapore 577185
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Slovak Republic
GARDENA Slovensko, s.r.o.
Panónska cesta 17
851 04 Bratislava
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Slovenia
GARDENA d.o.o.
Brodiљиe 15
1236 Trzin
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
South Africa
GARDENA
South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.
P.O. Box 11534
Vorna Valley 1686
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Spain
GARDENA IBÉRICA S.L.U.
C/ Basauri, nº 6 La Florida
28023 Madrid
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Sweden
GARDENA Norden AB
Försäljningskontor Sverige
Box 9003
200 39 Malmö
[e-mail]
Switzerland / Schweiz
GARDENA (Schweiz) AG
Bitziberg 1
8184 Bachenbülach
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Turkey
GARDENA / Dost Diþ Ticaret
Mümessillik A.Þ. Sanayi
Çad. Adil Sokak No.1
Kartal - Ýstanbul
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Ukraine / Украина
ALTSEST JSC
4 Petropavlivska Street
Petropavlivska Borschahivka Town
Kyivo Svyatoshyn Region
08130, Ukraine
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
USA
Melnor Inc.
3085 Shawnee Drive
Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
2150-20.960.09 /1106
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