Disposal of thebattery:Li-ionThe GARDENA battery contains lithium-ion cells that should not bedisposed of with normal household waste at the end of its life.IMPORTANT!Dispose of the batteries through or via your municipal recyclingcollection centre.1. Discharge the lithium-ion cells completely (contact the GARDENAService).2. Protect the contacts on the lithium-ion cells against short circuits.3. Dispose of the lithium-ion cells properly.6. TROUBLESHOOTINGDANGER! Risk of injury!Cut injury when the trimmer starts accidentally.v Wait for the cutting filament to stop and remove thebattery before you troubleshoot the trimmer.Problem Possible Cause RemedyTrimmer does not start Battery is not put completelyinto the battery holder.v Put the battery completely intothe battery holder until it audiblyengages.On LED is off. v Push the On/Off button.Trimmer does not cut Cutting filament is worn or tooshort.v Extend the cutting filament(see 3. OPERATION“To extend the cutting filament(Tip mechanism)”).Filament cassette is empty. v Replace the filament cassette(see 4. MAINTENANCE“To replace the filamentcassette”).Cutting filament is pulled intothe cassette or welded.v Pull the cutting filamentout of the filament cassette(see above).Trimmer can no longer bestoppedStart lever is stuck. v Remove the battery and loosenthe start lever.Cutting filament cannot beextended or is used quicklyCutting filament became toodry and brittle (e. g. during thewinter).v Put the filament cassette inwater for approx. 10 hours.Cutting filament frequentlytouched hard objects.v Prevent the cutting filamentfrom touching hard objects.Error-LED ç onthe control panelflashesßWpOver current, engine is blocked. v Remove the battery and removethe obstacle.Over temperature. v Let the product cool down.Start lever is pushed while theOn/Off button is pressed.v Release the start lever. Pushthe On/Off button (Error-LED isoff). Push the On/Off buttonagain (On LED illuminates)23EN