To clean the hedge trimmer [ Fig. M1 ]:DANGER! Electric shock!Risk of injury and risk of damage to property.v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet(in particular high-pressure water jet).1. Clean the product with a damp cloth.2. Clean the airflow slots with a soft brush (do not use a screwdriver).3. Lubricate the blade 2 with a low viscosity oil (e. g. GARDENA spray-oilArt. 2366). Avoid contact with the plastic parts.4. STORAGETo put into storage [ Fig. S1 ]:The product must be stored away from children.1. Disconnect the mains cable.2. Clean the product (see 3. MAINTENANCE) and slide the protectivecover 1 over the blade 2.3. Stowe the product in a dry area where it has protection from frost.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 recyclingc ollection centre.5. TROUBLESHOOTINGDANGER! Risk of injury!Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.v Before you troubleshoot the product, make sure that the mainscable is disconnected and the protective cover 1 is slid overthe blade 2.Problem Possible Cause RemedyProduct does not start Extension cable not connectedor damaged.v Connect the extension cableor if necessary replace it.Blade blocked. v Remove obstacle.Product can no longer bestoppedStart button is stuck. v Disconnect the mains cableand loosen start buttons.Hedge is not cleanly cut Blade blunt or damaged. v Have blade replaced byGARDENA Service.NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service depart-ment. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialistdealers approved by GARDENA.6. TECHNICAL DATAElectric Hedge Trimmer Unit ValueEasyCut 420/45(Art. 9830)ValueEasyCut 450/50(Art. 9831)ValueEasyCut 500/55(Art. 9832)Motor power consumption W 420 450 500Mains voltage /Mains frequency V / Hz 230 / 50 230 / 50 230 / 50Strokes /min. 3,800 3,800 3,800Length of blade cm 45 50 55Tooth gap of blade mm 18 18 18Weight kg(approx.)2.7 2.8 2.8Sound pressure level LPA1)Uncertainty kPAdB (A) 843843843Sound power level LWA2)measured / guaranteedUncertainty kWAdB (A) 94 / 972.0494 /972.0494 / 972.04 dB (A)Hand/arm vibration avhw1)Uncertainty kam/s2 3.81.53.81.53.01.5Measuring process complying with: 1) EN 60745-2-15 2) RL 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/ECNOTE: The stated vibration emission value has been measured according toa standardized test procedure and can be used for comparison of one electricpower tool with another. It can also be used for preliminary evaluation of expo-sure. The vibration emission value can vary during actual use of the electric power tool.7. ACCESSORIESGARDENA Maintenance Oil Extends the life of the blade. Art. 2366GARDENA Collecting BagCut&Collect EasyCutEasy and comfortable collecting of the choppedproperty.Art. 60018. SERVICE / WARRANTYService:Please contact the address on the back page.Warranty:In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied to you for the servicesprovided.GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH offers a two-year warranty (effectiveas of the date of purchase) for this product. This warranty includes allsignificant defects of the product that can be proved to be material ormanufacturing faults. This warranty is fulfilled by supplying a fully functionalreplacement product or by repairing the faulty product sent to us free ofcharge; we reserve the right to choose between these options. This ser-vice is subject to the following provisions:• The product was used for its intended purpose as per the recommen-dations in the operating instructions.• Neither the purchaser nor a third party has attempted to repair theproduct.This manufacturer’s warranty does not affect warranty entitlements againstthe dealer / retailer.If problems arise with this product, please contact our Service depart-ment or send the defective product along with a brief description of thefault to GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH, making sure to have sufficientlycovered any shipping costs and to have followed the relevant postageand packaging guidelines. A warranty claim must be accompanied bya copy of the proof of purchase.Consumables:The blade and excentric drive are consumables and are not included in theguarantee.EN9