GARDENA

EHT 410 EHT 480

Art. 2591 Art. 2592

Gebrauchsanweisung Elektro-Heckenschere EHT 410 / EHT 480 GB Operating Instructions Electric Hedge Trimmer EHT 410 / EHT 480 F Mode demploi Taille-haies lectrique EHT 410 / EHT 480 NL Gebruiksaanwijzing Elektrische heggenschaar EHT 410 / EHT 480 S Bruksanvisning Elektrisk Hcksax EHT 410 / EHT 480 I Istruzioni per luso Tagliasiepi elettrica EHT 410 / EHT 480 E Manual de instrucciones Recortasetos elctrico EHT 410 / EHT 480 P Instrues de manejo Tesoura elctrica de sebes EHT 410 / EHT 480 DK Bruksanvisning Elektrisk hkkeklipper EHT 410 / EHT 480
GARDENA Electric Hedge Trimmer EHT 410 / EHT 480
Welcome to the Garden of GARDENA.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with the equipment, the operating controls, their correct use, and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not familiar with these operating instructions should not use this Hedge Trimmer. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

A For Your Safety

Please note by using your Electric Hedge Trimmer following principle safety hints in order to avoid electric shock, injury and fire risk:
Inspections before each use
Inspect the unit before each use. Do not use the Hedge Trimmer, if safety devices (two-hand switch, blade stop, impact protection) and / or the blades are damaged or worn. Never bypass safety devices. Inspect the area to be cut before and during work. Remove any foreign objects. If, in spite of care, there is an obstruction when cutting, turn off the Hedge Trimmer and remove it. This Hedge Trimmer can cause serious injuries! Use the unit only for the purposes specified in these operating instructions.
Inspect the area to be cut before beginning work Remove obstacles Use / responsibility
Where to Use Your Hedge Trimmer
Intended purpose Compliance with the operating instructions
The GARDENA Hedge Trimmers are designed for cutting hedges in domestic gardens and allotments. Compliance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer is a prerequisite for using the tool correctly. The operating instructions also include the conditions for operation, repair and maintenance.
Do not overload the Hedge Trimmer Keep the guide-handle dry Concentrate and work with care
Do not overload the Hedge Trimmer to work better and safer do not exceed the given power consumption. Keep the guide-handle dry and free from oil and grease.

Attention

A Because of the danger of physical injuries, this tool must not be used for cutting lawns / grass verges, or for cutting in the sense of shredding for composting.
Keep others away from the working area
Concentrate and work with care. You are responsible for safety in the area of work. Keep the area of work tidy. Untidiness in the area of work can cause accidents. Make sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area. Do not wear loose clothes, jewellery, etc. They could get caught in the trimmer. Wear non-slip shoes, gloves and an eye protection. Wear long trousers to protect your legs. Ensure you have a secure foothold during operation of the machine, especially when using steps. The extension cable should always be kept away from the cutting area. Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble. Keep the motor casing and ventilation free from obstructions, leaves and other similar things. Do not use the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity of flammable liquids and gases.

Summary of Operating Instructions for Your Hedge Trimmer
Use the cable lock. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Wear protective clothing

the guide handle with one hand and the grip at the end of the handle with the other hand.Press the start buttons.
Secure foothold and stable body position
Keep the motor casing and ventilation clear
Jammed blades turn off the Hedge Trimmer
If the blades get jammed, please disconnect the unit and remove the object (thick branch, foreign body).
Two-hand safety switch Visibility If you stop working
Only work when visibility is good. Never leave the Hedge Trimmer unattended in the working place. If you stop work, store the Hedge Trimmer in a safe place. Disconnect the mains plug! Should you stop work in order to get to another working place, always switch off the Hedge Trimmer to go there. Disconnect the mains plug ! Always attach the blade protection for transport and storage of the unit.
The Hedge Trimmer is fitted with a two-hand safety switch to prevent the tool being turned on by accident. To turn the Hedge Trimmer on, simultaneously press the start button on the guide handle and on the grip at the end of the handle. 1. With one hand, hold the guide handle and press the start button. 2. Then use the other hand to hold the grip at the end of the handle and press the start button. The Hedge Trimmer starts moving.
Starting the Hedge Trimmer
Familiarise yourself with the surroundings Never use in rain or damp / wet areas Electrical safety check for damage
Make yourself familiar with the surroundings and look out for dangers which you may not detect due to machinery noise. Never use the unit when it rains or in damp / wet areas. Do not operate the Hedge Trimmer near swimming pools and garden ponds. Check the power cable regularly for damage and signs of wear and tear. The power cable must only be exchanged by an authorised electrician. Please contact your GARDENA Service Centre. The Hedge Trimmer must only be operated with an undamaged electrical cable. If the mains- or extension cable is damaged, disconnect the mains plug immediately. The socket of an extension cable should be waterproof.
Stopping the Hedge Trimmer
To stop the Hedge Trimmer, simply release one of the start buttons either on the guide handle or the grip at the end of the handle. In accordance with safety regulations, an additional safety device ensures that the blade motion stops within 1 sec. The projecting guide (impact protection) prevents any kick-back if the hedge trimmer hits a solid object.

Impact protection

Mains cable
Safety Clutch (Slip-Clutch)
The safety clutch protects motor, gear and blades from mechanical damage caused by the blades jamming. If the blades are jammed by an object : disconnect the trimmer from the power supply and remove the object.

Waterproof extension cable socket Extension cable Using portable units outdoors For Switzerland Never carry the Hedge Trimmer by its cable

Safety devices

Only use permitted extension cables. Ask your electrician. For portable units which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current device having a residual-current rating 30 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory. Never carry the Hedge Trimmer by its cable. Never use the cable to pull the connector plug out of the mains socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
The safety devices installed by the manufacturer must not be removed and / or bypassed, e.g. by tying down a switch in the handle. Never use a tool which is not complete or which has been modified from its original design. To prevent the Hedge Trimmer starting by accident, never carry the Hedge Trimmer by the start buttons on the guide handle.
Ergonomic Working Position
the belt clip. the grip at the end of the handle when cutting low hedges when using the Hedge Trimmer to cut the sides of hedges

Initial Operation

Cable lock / Extension Cable Make part of the extension cable into a loop and clip into the cable lock. prevents the cables being unplugged by accident. Then: Connect the mains and extension cables.

when cutting high hedges

Notes on Care
Always disconnect the Hedge Trimmer before performing any repairs, inspection or maintenance work. Repairs must only be carried out by GARDENA Service Centres, or dealers authorised by GARDENA.

Technical Data

Type Art. No. Power consumption, motor Mains voltage / frequency No. of strokes Cutting length / blade length Weight Working area related emission characteristic value L pA1) Noise level L WA Vibrations a vhw1)
1) Measuring method according to EN 774
EHT W V / Hz 1/ min. cm kg dB (A) dB (A) ms - 230 / 50 3,2.92 < 2.5

EHT / 50 3,2.91 < 2.5

Cleaning the blades
The Hedge Trimmer blades should be cleaned after each use and lubricated with an oil of low viscosity (e.g. spray-oil). Note : 1. Do not clean your Hedge Trimmer with water ( risk of corrosion). 2. Never clean your Hedge Trimmer under running water.

Storage

Store your Hedge Trimmer in a dry place away from frost and put on the blade protection.
A Keep your Hedge Trimmer out of the reach of children. A Danger!

Damage

The safety clutch is a strong spring-loaded device and must not be disassembled. Inspect the cutting devices at regular intervals for damage. Ensure that all damage is properly repaired immediately.
Safety Instructions on the Casing

Information

Complaints / repairs
If you have any problems with your Hedge Trimmer, please contact our Service or return the defective unit together with a short description of the problem in case of guarantee, with the warranty card duly completed and signed postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet. We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.
Warning! Read instruction handbook!
Do not use in rain or wet conditions!
If cable is damaged pull the plug from the mains before examining!
EU Certificate of Conformity
The undersigned GARDENA Kress + Kastner 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 : Hedge Trimmers Types : EHT 410 / EHT 480 Art. No. : 2591 / 2592 EU directives : Machinery Directive 98 / 37/ EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 / 336 / EC Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC Directive 93 / 68 / EC Harmonised European standards : EN 774 EN 50144 -1 and 2 -15 Year of CE marking : 1999 Ulm, 01.06.1999

Product liability

Thomas Heinl Technical Dept. Manager

Guarantee

GARDENA guarantees this product for 3 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:
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.
This manufacturers guarantee does not affect the users existing warranty claims against the dealer / seller. In the event of a fault, please send the defective unit together with the receipt and a description of the fault, postage paid, to one of the GARDENA Service Centres on the back of this leaflet.

Parts subject to wear (e.g. blade) are excluded from this guarantee.

Index Contents

Before beginning work. 11 Complaints / repairs. 14 Electrical safety. 12 EU certificate of conformity. 15 Foothold and body positioning. 11 Guarantee. 16 If you stop working. 12 Impact protection. 13 Initial operation. 12 Mains cable. 12 Notes on care. 14 Protective clothing. 11 Safety devices. 13 Safety instructions. 11/12 Safety instructions on the casing. 15 Service centre addresses. 68 Starting the Hedge Trimmer 13 Stopping the Hedge Trimmer 13 Storage. 14 Summary of operating instructions. 10 Surroundings. 12 Technical data. 15 Visibility. 12 Warranty card. 67 Where to use your Hedge Trimmer. 11 Working position. 13 Use / responsibility. 11
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