99G400 54 SPower consumption W 400 400Mains voltage V 230 230Frequency Hz 50 / 60 50 / 60Strokes 1 / min. 2,400 2,400Cutting length cm 40 54Weight kg 3.6 3.8Working area related emissioncharacteristic value L pA 1) dB (A) 83 86Noise level L WA dB (A) 90 90Vibrations a vhw 2 ) ms - 2 < 2.5 < 2.5Measuring method according to 1) RL /2000 /14 /EG 2) EN 774GARDENA Electric Hedge Trimmers 400 / 54 S1. Technical dataPlease read and follow theseoperating instructions carefully.Familiarise yourself with the unit’sfeatures, its proper use and thesafety instructions included.A For safety reasons chil-dren under the age of 16or people who are not familiarwith these operating instruc-tions should not use thishedge trimmer.Please keep these operatinginstructions in a safe place.2. Operating instructions informationThe GARDENA Hedge Trimmers400 / 54 S are designed for cuttinghedges of private gardens.They are not designed for use inpublic facilities, parks, sportinggrounds, on roads, in agricultureor forestry.It is essential to observe themanufacturer’s operating instruc-tions to ensure the unit’s properfunctioning. These instructionsalso contain advice for service,maintenance and repair.A Attention! For health andsafety reasons the unitmust not be used for cuttinggrass / grass edges and forchopping up for composting.3. Product useSlide hand guard (1) into guidingdevice of the 3-point guide handle(2) (ill. A).Mount the 3-point guide handleonto the unit and secure it with4 screws (ill. B).4. Assembly (ill. A / B)The Hedge Trimmer is equippedwith a two-hand safety switchto prevent accidental switch-on.To operate the Hedge Trimmer,it is necessary to use both handsfor pushing the switches. Takethe 3-point guide handle (2) withone hand and press any oneof the three switches (3). With theother hand take the handle (4)and press switch (5). The HedgeTrimmer will then start to operate.To stop the trimmer, simply re-lease one of the switches. Anadditional safety device ensuresblade stop within 1 second afterswitching-off, according to thelegal regulations.5. Using the product (ill. C)