1. Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT!Read the operator’s manual carefully beforeuse and keep for future reference.Symbols on the product:CAUTION!v Please read the operatinginstructions before usingthis tool.DANGER!v Keep your Turbotrimmeraway from water and rain!DANGER!Risk of injury to otherpeople!v Keep bystanders away.360°DANGER! Eye and ear injuries!v Wear eye and hearingprotection!Check your Trimmer before each usev Always visually inspect your Trimmer beforeeach use.v Check that the ventilation slots are not obst-ructed in any way.Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or ifsafety devices (pressure switch, safety cover)and / or the blade holder are damaged or worn.v Never bypass the safety devices.v Inspect the area to be cut before you beginwork. Remove any foreign objects and lookout for foreign objects (such as stones,pieces of wood, strings and wires) while youare working.v However, should you encounter an obstacleduring work, take the trimmer out of opera-v Please read the notes on safety on the Trimmer.1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163. Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218. Available accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2310. Service / Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Original instructions.Never operate the product when you are tired,ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs ormedicine.This product may be usedunder supervision, or if instruc-tion regarding the safe use ofthe product has been provided and theresulting dangers have been under-stood, by children aged 8 and above,as well as by persons with physical,sensory or mental disabilities or a lackof experience and knowledge. Childrenmust not be allowed to play with theproduct. Cleaning and user mainte-nance must not be performed by chil-dren without supervision. The use ofthis product by young people under theage of 16 is not recommended.Intended use:The GARDENA Turbotrimmer is designed fortrimming and cutting areas of grass and lawnsin private house and hobby gardens.The Turbotrimmer must not be used in publicfacilities, parks, sports grounds, next to roadsor in agriculture or forestry.DANGER! Der GARDENA For safety reasons,the GARDENA Turbotrimmer must not be usedfor hedge trimming or for shredding forcomposting.GARDENA EasyCut Li 18/23 R,ComfortCut Li 18/23 R14EN