AEG A58BCT18, Original Instructions Manual

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Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
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When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock
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If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injury.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool
on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.
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Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. The
use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that safety of the power
tool is maintained.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of the product. Check
with your local authority for advice.
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Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the product.
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Use the product in the daylight or with good artificial light.
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Avoid using the product on wet grass.
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Do not walk backwards when using the product.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result
in loss of balance. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Walk, never
run.
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Avoid using the product in bad weather conditions especially when there
is a risk of lightning.
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Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m away from the area of operation.
Turn off the product if anyone enters the area.
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Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.
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Do not use the product with damaged guards or without guards in place.
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Do not fit a metal replacement line.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times, especially
when turning on the motor.
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Beware, the cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is turned
off.
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Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Remove debris like
small stones, gravel, and other foreign objects from the work area before
starting operation.
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Turn off the product and remove the battery pack. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop:
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before servicing
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before leaving the product unattended
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before clearing a blockage
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before checking, cleaning, and working on the product
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before changing accessories
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after striking a foreign object
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whenever performing maintenance
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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
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before removing the blade
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before installing the blade
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The small blade fitted to the line trimmer guard is designed to trim
the new extended line to the correct length for safe and optimum
performance. It is very sharp; do not touch it, particularly when cleaning
the product. Do not adjust the position of the small blade.
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Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris.
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Make sure that the cutting head attachment is properly installed and
securely fastened.
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Make sure that all guards, deflectors, and handles are properly and
securely attached.
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Do not modify the product in any way. This may increase the risk of injury
to yourself or others.
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Use only the manufacturer’s replacement cutting line. Do not use any
other cutting attachment.
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Immediately turn off the product in the event of accident or breakdown.
Do not use the product again until it has been fully checked by an
authorised service centre.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNINGS
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In addition to the above rules, these additional instructions are
appropriate when using the product in brushcutter mode.
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Use heavy-duty gloves while installing or removing blades, they have
sharp edges.
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Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.
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A moving blade can cause severe injury. Maintain proper control of the
product with both hands until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
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Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure that the
blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use.
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Use only the manufacturer’s replacement blade. Do not use any other
cutting attachment.
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Do not cut any material over 13 mm diameter.
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Your brushcutter is fitted with a harness. Carefully adjust the harness to
fit comfortably and help support the weight of the product at your right
side.
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Identify the quick-release mechanism and practice using it before you
start using the product. Its correct use may prevent serious injury in case
of an emergency. Never wear additional clothing over the harness or
anything that can restrict access to the quick release mechanism.
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Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing the product or
during transportation. Always remove the blade protector before using
the product. If not removed, the blade protector could become a thrown
object as the blade begins to turn.
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Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with the product. Blade
thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts
anything it cannot cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an
instant, and suddenly “thrust” the product away from the object that was
hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose
control of the product. Blade thrust may occur without warning if the
blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it
is difficult to see the material being cut.
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For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the right
to the left. In the event that an unexpected object or woody stock is
encountered, this practice could minimize the blade thrust reaction. Both
hands must be used at all times to control the product.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Never use cutting means or attachments that are not
specified by AEG in this manual. This includes the use of metal multi-
piece pivoting chains and flail-blades. These items are known to break
up during use and present high risk of serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
WARNING! Inspection after dropping or other impacts: Thoroughly
inspect the product and identify any problems or damage to it. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning
them. AEG Distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to protect our
environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).