Gardena ComfortCut Plus 500/27 User manual

DBetriebsanleitung
Turbotrimmer
GB Operating Instructions
Turbotrimmer
FMode d’emploi
Coupe-bordures
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing
Turbotrimmer
SBruksanvisning
Turbotrimmer
DK Brugsanvisning
Turbotrimmer
FI Käyttöohje
Turbotrimmeri
NBruksanvisning
Turbotrimmer
IIstruzioni per l’uso
Turbotrimmer
EInstrucciones de empleo
Recortabordes
PManual de instruções
Aparador de relva Turbotrimmer
PL Instrukcja obsługi
Podkaszarka
HHasználati utasítás
Damilos fűszegélynyíró
CZ Návod k obsluze
Turbotrimmer
SK Návod na obsluhu
Turbotrimmer
GR Οδηγίες χρήσης
Κουρευτικό πετονιάς
RUS Инструкция по эксплуатации
Турботриммер
SLO Navodilo za uporabo
Turbo obrezovalnik
HR Upute za uporabu
Turbo trimer za travu
SRB Uputstvo za rad
BIH Turbo trimer-kosilica
UA Інструкція з експлуатації
Турботример
RO Instrucţiuni de utilizare
Turbotrimmer
TR Kullanma Kılavuzu
Turbo Tırpan
BG Инструкция за експлоатация
Турботример
AL Manual përdorimi
Kositëse bari turbo
EST Kasutusjuhend
Turbotrimmer
LT Eksploatavimo instrukcija
Turbo žoliapjovė
LV Lietošanas instrukcija
Turbotrimmeris
ComfortCut 450/25 Art. 9808
ComfortCut Plus 500/27 Art. 9809
PowerCut Plus 650/30 Art. 9811
LV LT EST AL BG TR RO UA SRB
BIH HR SLO
RUS
GR SK CZ H PL P E I N FI DK S NL F GB D

GARDENA ComfortCut 450/25,
ComfortCut Plus 500/27, PowerCut Plus 650/30
Translation of the original German operating instructions.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the
notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise your-
self with the product, the proper use and the safety instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young people under the age
of 16, as well as people not familiar with these operating
instructions, may not use this product. Persons with reduced
physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are
supervised or instructed by a responsible person. Children must
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 alcohol, drugs or medicine.
vKeep these operating instructions in a safe place.
Contents: 1. Area of application of your GARDENA Turbotrimmer .......12
2. Safety Instructions ..................................12
3. Assembly .........................................14
4. Operation .........................................15
5. Putting into Storage.................................17
6. Maintenance ......................................17
7. Troubleshooting....................................19
8. Technical Data .....................................20
9. Service/Warranty...................................20
1. Area of application of your GARDENA Turbotrimmer
Purpose: 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.
Please note:
For safety reasons, the GARDENA Turbotrimmer must
not be used for hedge trimming or for shredding for
composting.
2. Safety Instructions
CAUTION!
vPlease read the operating
instructions before using
this tool.
DANGER! Risk of electric shock!
vKeep your Turbotrimmer
away from water and rain!
DANGER!
Risk of injury to other people!
v Keep other people out
of the area where you are
working.
360°
vPlease read the notes on safety on the Trimmer.
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DANGER!
Eye and ear injuries!
v Wear eye and hearing
protection!
v If the cable of the unit is
damaged, the unit must be
unplugged from the mains
immediately.
Check your Trimmer before each use
v Always visually inspect your Trimmer before
each use.
v Check that the ventilation slots are not
obstructed in any way.
Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or if
its safety devices (pressure switch, safety cover)
and/or the filament cassette are damaged or
worn.
v Never bypass the safety devices.
v Inspect the area to be cut before you begin
work. Remove any foreign objects and look
out for foreign objects (such as stones,
pieces of wood, strings and wires) while you
are working.
v If you should come across an obstacle while
cutting, turn off the Trimmer and unplug the
mains plug. Remove the obstacle; inspect the
trimmer for potential damage and arrange for
it to be repaired if necessary.
v Should the trimmer begin to vibrate abnor-
mally, please take it out of operation and pull
the mains plug. Inspect the trimmer for poten-
tial damage and arrange for it to be repaired,
if necessary.
Use/responsibility
DANGER!
Tool does not stop immedi-
ately when turned off!
v Keep hands and feet
away from the work area
until the cutting filament
is stationary!
The Trimmer can cause serious injuries.
v Use the Trimmer only for the purpose
specified in these operating instructions.
You are responsible for safety in the work area
(2 metre radius).
v Ensure that no other people (especially
children) and animals are in close proximity
to the danger area (15 metre radius).
In order to prevent injuries due to an accidental
start-up of the device as a result of a damaged
start button, third parties must stay clear of the
device upon plugging it in.
Unplug the mains plug after use and regularly
inspect the trimmer, especially the filament
cassette, for damage and arrange appropriate
repair if necessary.
v Always wear an eye shield or safety goggles!
v 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.
v Always ensure that you have a secure foot-
hold whilst working.
v Keep the extension cable away from the area
you are cutting.
Take extra care when walking backwards.
You may stumble!
Only work in the daylight or when visibility
is good.
Interrupting work
v Never leave the Trimmer unattended where
you are working.
v If you stop work, unplug the mains plug and
store your Trimmer in a safe place.
v If you stop work in order to move to another
work area, the trimmer must be switched
off, wait until the work tool is stationary and
then unplug the mains plug.
Always carry the trimmer at the additional
handle.
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
v Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and
look out for possible dangers which you may
not hear due to machine noise.
v Never use the Trimmer when there is a risk of
thunderstorms, when it is raining or in damp,
wet areas.
Do not operate your Trimmer directly next
to swimming pools or garden ponds.
Electrical safety
Check the power cord regularly for damage
and signs of wear and tear.
Do not use your Trimmer if the power cord is
damaged.
vIf the mains cord or extension cable is
damaged while you are working, unplug
the mains plug immediately.
Do not touch the cable until the mains
plug is switched off.
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3. Assembly
Assembling the trimmer:
1
ß
R
2
4
3
7
8
9
6
5
CAUTION!
The trimmer may only be operated provided that the
protective cover 0is assembled.
1. Pull the lock 1belonging to the
additional handle 2, push in both
of the snap-fits 3belonging to the
additional handle 2and, with the
grooves ß
R
pointing forwards, snap
them into the holder 4.
2. Place both halves of the impeller 5
around the lower groove 6of the
trimmer head 7and close until
they audibly engage.
3. From the front, push the plant
guard 8into the upper groove 9
of the trimmer head 7. In doing
so, ensure that the installed bow
can rotate freely (i.e. insert the
bow with the kink pointing
upwards).
4. Place the protective cover 0on
top of the trimmer head 7.
5. Turn the protective cover 0until it
can be pushed over the trimmer
head entirely (the two arrows ß
A1
, ß
A2
are directly across from each
other).
6. Rotate the protective cover 0anti-
clockwise until it audibly engages.
0
A1
ßß
A2
Supply lines must be lighter than:
– common rubber lines (H 05 RNF),
if rubber-insulated;
– common PVC-coated lines (H 05 WF),
if insulated with PVC.
Only connect the device to a mains circuit which
is equipped with a residual current device (RCD)
with a maximum release current of 30 mA.
In Switzerland the use of a residual-current
device is obligatory.
Warning! This machine produces an electro-
magnetical field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active
or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons
with medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine. Do not use the product
when a thunderstorm is approaching.
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4. Operation
DANGER! Risk of injury if the Turbotrimmer does not switch off when
you release the start button.
vNever bypass the safety devices or switches (e.g. by tying
the start button to the handle).
Risk of injury!
vUnplug the mains plug of the Turbotrimmer prior to each
adjustment of the working position, to the shaft length,
additional handle or plant guard!
Connecting the trimmer:
w
q
e
t
r
1. Insert the loop of the extension cable qinto the cable strain
relief efrom below through the handle wand pull tight.
2. Plug the plug rof the trimmer into the socket tof the
extension cable q.
3. Plug the extension cable into a 230 V mains power supply.
Setting the working position:
z
Working position 1:
Standard trimming Working position 2: Trimming beneath
obstacles
Working position 3:
Vertical trimming
of overhanging lawn
edges
Working position 1:
For standard trimming.
Working position 2:
1. Press the foot pedal zand lower the shaft downwards into the
desired working position.
2. Release the foot pedal zand allow the shaft to engage.
CAUTION! Avoid contact between the ground and the trimmer
head in working position 1 + 2.
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u
8
Working position 3:
The upright must be in the uppermost position in working
position 3.
1. Turn plant guard 8through 90° into the Parking position until
it engages.
2. Press the foot pedal zand move the upright into the
uppermost position.
3. Press the button uand rotate the trimmer head from 0° to 90°
until it engages.
4. With the impeller, move the trimmer along the lawn edge.
CAUTION! The trimmer may only be used provided that the
trimmer head is engaged at an angle of 0° or 90°.
Setting the trimmer to
body height:
2
1
w
i
Setting the shaft length:
vLoosen the clamping sleeve i, extend the handle wto the
desired shaft length and re-tighten the threaded collar i.
The clamping sleeve imust be fastened firmly enough to
prevent the shaft from being moved.
Setting the additional handle:
vPull the lock 1belonging to the additional handle 2, set the
additional handle 2to the desired incline and release the lock 1.
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.
vHold the trimmer by the handle wand additional handle 2in
such a manner that the trimmer head is tilted forwards slightly.
Adjusting the plant guard:
8
8
Working position Parking position
v Turn plant guard 8through 90° into the required position
until it locks into place.
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Starting the trimmer:
o
Switching the trimmer on:
vPress the start button oon the handle.
For Art. 9811 only: If high performance is required, the speed is
increased automatically.
Switching the trimmer off:
vRelease the start button oon the handle.
Filament feed
(Tip mechanism):
p
7
The tip mechanism works when the motor is running.
A clean cut is only achieved with the maximum filament length.
During first operation, it may be necessary to extend the cutting
filament several times.
1. Start the trimmer.
2. Hold the trimmer head 7
parallel to the ground and
briefly touch the trimmer
head 7onto a solid surface
(avoid constant pressure over
extended periods of time).
a
p
The cutting filament pis automatically lengthened with an
audible switching process and adjusted to the correct length
with the filament limiter a. If necessary tap several times
one after the other.
5. Putting into Storage
Storage: Store out of the reach of children.
v Store your Turbotrimmer in a dry place where it is protected
from frost.
Recommendation:
The trimmer can be suspended by the handle.
The trimmer head is not placed upon any unnecessary strain
if stored in a suspended manner.
Disposal:
(in accordance with
RL 2012/19/EU)
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.
6. Maintenance
DANGER! There is a risk of injury from the cutting filament!
v Always unplug the mains plug of the Turbotrimmer before
carrying out maintenance work!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to property!
v Never clean the trimmer with water or with a water jet
(in particular a high-pressure water jet).
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Cleaning the trimmer:
s
0
s
The ventilation slots must always be free of dirt.
v Clean all moving parts after each use, and especially remove
any grass and dirt from the cover 0and ventilation slots s.
Replacing the filament
cassette:
f f
d
g
kp
j
l
g
h
Risk of injury!
v Never use metallic cutting elements or replacement
parts and accessories not provided by GARDENA.
Only use original GARDENA Filament Cassettes. You can
order Replacement Filament Cassettes from your GARDENA
dealer or directly from the GARDENA Customer Service.
• for Art. 9808 / 9809:
GARDENA Filament Cassette for Turbotrimmers Art. 5307
• for Art. 9811:
GARDENA Filament Cassette for Turbotrimmers Art. 5309
1. Press in cassette cover don the two catches fat the same
time and remove.
2. Remove the filament cassette g.
3. Remove any dirt.
4. Pull approximately 15 cm of the cutting filament pout of the
new filament cassette gthrough the hole in the plastic ring h.
5. First thread the cutting filament pthrough the metal sleeve j.
6. For Art. 9808/ 9809 only: Thread the cutting filament paround
the guide pin k.
7. Insert the filament cassette ginto the filament cassette
holder l.
8. Fit the cassette cover don the filament cassette holder l
so that you hear both locking clips fclick into place.
For Art. 9808/ 9809 only: When fitting the cassette cover d,
the cutting filament pmust be placed around the guide pin k
and must not be trapped.
v If the cassette cover dcannot be touched down, turn the
filament cassette gto and fro, until the filament cassette g
is completely in the filament cassette holder l.
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7. Troubleshooting
DANGER! Risk of injury from the cutting filament!
v Always unplug the mains plug of the Turbotrimmer
before troubleshooting.
Pulling the filament out
of the filament cassette:
h
g
gp
h
If a filament is drawn into the filament cassette you can pull it
out again as described below.
1. Remove the filament cassette gas described under
6. Maintenance “Replacing the filament cassette”.
2. Press together the plastic ring hon the filament cassette g
between your thumb and forefinger.
3. Draw the plastic ring hover the side part of the filament
cassette (use a screwdriver if necessary).
You can now access the filament that was drawn into the
filament cassette.
4. Unwind the cutting filament pby approx. 15 cm and thread it
through the eye of the plastic ring h. If necessary, loosen the
welded filament beforehand using a screwdriver, and unwind
and rewind completely.
5. Pull the plastic ring hback over the filament cassette g.
6. Reinstall the filament cassette gas described under
6. Maintenance “Replacing the filament cassette”.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The trimmer no longer cuts Filament worn or too short. v Lengthen the filament
(see 4. Operation “Filament
feed – Tip mechanism”).
Filament cassette empty. v Replace the filament cassette
(see 6. Maintenance
“Replacing the filament
cassette” ).
Filament drawn into the
cassette or stuck together.
v Pull the filament out of the
filament cassette (see above).
Filament cannot be
extended or filament
is consumed rapidly
The filament became too dry
and brittle (e.g. over the winter).
v Place the filament in water for
approx. 10 hours.
Frequent contact between the
filament and hard objects.
vAvoid contact between the
filament and hard objects.
For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department.
Repairs must only be carried out by GARDENA service departments or specialist
dealers authorised by GARDENA.
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8. Technical Data
Turbotrimmer ComfortCut 450/25
(Art. No. 9808) ComfortCut Plus 500/27 (Art. No. 9809) PowertCut Plus 650/30 (Art. No. 9811)
Motor power consumption 450 W 500 W 650 W
Mains voltage/ mains frequency 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz 230 V / 50 – 60 Hz
Filament thickness 1.6 mm 1.6 mm 2.0 mm
Cutting width 250 mm 270 mm 300 mm
Filament supply 6 m 6 m 4 m
Filament feed Tip mechanism Tip mechanism Tip mechanism
Rpm of filament cassette approx. 12,800 rpm approx. 12,200 rpm approx. 10,500 rpm
(Idle speed
approx. 9,500 rpm)
Weight approx. 3.3 kg approx. 3.3 kg approx. 3.6 kg
Telescopic adjustment
of the turn handle approx. 24 cm approx. 24 cm approx. 24 cm
Workplace-related
emission values Lpa1)
Uncertainty kpa
84 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
83 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
83 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
Noise level LWA2)
Uncertainty kWA
measured 93 dB (A) /
guaranteed 94 dB (A)
1 dB (A)
measured 94 dB (A) /
guaranteed 96 dB (A)
2 dB (A)
measured 93 dB (A) /
guaranteed 96 dB (A)
3 dB (A)
Hand/ arm vibration avhw3)
Uncertainty ka
< 2.5 m/s2
1.5 m/s²
< 2.5 m/s2
1.5 m/s²
< 2.5 m/s2
1.5 m/s²
Measuring process complying with 1) DIN EN 60335-2-91 2) RL2000/14/EG 3) DIN EN 786. 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.
9. Service/Warranty
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 you have any problems with this product, please contact
our Service or return the defective unit together with a short
description of the problem – in case of guarantee, with a copy
of the receipt – postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service
Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.
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