AL-KO 113374, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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Safety instructions
Symbol Meaning
Do not use in the rain! Protect
against moisture!
Wear hearing protection and pro-
tective eyewear.
Maintain a distance of 10 m from
live lines.
2.5 Safety and protective devices
Protective cover of the cutting blade
Before transport, the protective cover must be
pushed onto the cutting blade to avoid injuries to
persons and damage to objects.
2.6 Product overview
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3
4
5
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No. Component
1 Protective cover for the cutting blade
2 Cutting blade
3 Cutter head with swivel joint
4 Unlocking button for swivel joint
5 Coupling for extension pipe or basic ap-
pliance
6 Extension pipe
7 Carrying belt for basic appliance
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the instructions for
use are not allowed to use the appliance.
Heed any country-specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age of the user.
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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2 Personal protective equipment
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Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well
as to avoid hearing impairment.
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The personal protective equipment com-
prises:
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Protective helmet, safety goggles and
breathing protection
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Long trousers and solid shoes
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During maintenance and care: Protective
gloves
3.3 Safety in the workplace
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Only work during daylight or under very bright
artificial light.
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Before working, remove any dangerous ob-
jects from the working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
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Make sure you are standing safely.
3.4 Safety of persons and animals
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Only use the appliance for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
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Only switch on the appliance when there are
no persons and/or animals in the working
area.
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Keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from moving appliance parts (e.g. saw
chain, blade system).
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Appliance parts, such as engine covers and
cutting tools, can heat up considerably during
operation. Do not touch them. After switching
off, wait until the appliance has cooled.
3.5 Appliance safety
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Only use the appliance under the following
conditions:
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The appliance is not soiled.
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The appliance show no signs of damage.
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All controls function properly.