5. STORAGETo put into storage:The product must be stored away from children.1. Remove the battery.2. Charge the battery.3. Clean the hedge trimmer, the battery and the batterycharger (see 4. MAINTENANCE).4. Store the hedge trimmer, the battery and the batterycharger in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.Disposal:(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)The product must not be disposed of to normalhousehold waste. It must be disposed of in linewith local environmental regulations.IMPORTANT!Dispose of the product through or via your municipalrecycling collection centre.Disposal of the battery:Li-ionThe GARDENA battery contains lithium-ioncells that should not be disposed of withnormal household waste at the end of its life.IMPORTANT!Dispose of the batteries through or via your municipalrecycling collection centre.1. Discharge the lithium-ion cells completely (contactthe GARDENA Service).2. Protect the contacts on the lithium-ion cells againstshort circuits.3. Dispose of the lithium-ion cells properly.6. TROUBLESHOOTINGDANGER! Risk of injury!Cut injury when the hedge trimmer startsaccidentally.v Wait for the blade to stop, remove the batteryand slide the protective cover over the bladebefore you troubleshoot the hedge trimmer.Problem Possible Cause RemedyHedge trimmer does not start Battery is not put completely into thebattery holder.v Put the battery completely intothe battery holder until it audiblyengages.On-LED is off. v Push the On/Off button.Blade is blocked. v Remove the obstacle.Hedge trimmer can no longer bestoppedStart lever is stuck. v Remove the battery and loosenthe start lever.Hedge is not cleanly cut Blade is blunt or damaged. v Let the blade be replaced by theGARDENA Service.4. MAINTENANCEDANGER! Risk of injury!Cut injury when the hedge trimmer startsaccidentally.v Wait for the blade to stop, remove the batteryand slide the protective cover over the bladebefore you maintain the hedge trimmer.To clean the Hedge Trimmer [ Fig. M1 ]:DANGER! Risk of injury!Risk of injury and risk of damage tothe hedge trimmer.v Do not clean the hedge trimmer with water or witha water jet (in particular high-pressure water jet).v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol orsolvents. Some can destroy critical plastic parts.The airflow slots must always be clean.1. Clean the product with a damp cloth.2. Clean the airflow slots w with a soft brush (do notuse a screwdriver).3. Lubricate the blade with a low viscosity oil(e. g. GARDENA Maintenance Oil Art. 2366).Avoid contact with the plastic parts.To clean the battery and the battery charger:Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the batteryand the battery charger always are clean and dry beforeyou connect the battery charger.Do not use running water.v Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft anddry cloth.EN15