AL-KO 113842, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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Product description
3.1 Designated use
This appliance is intended for the mowing of
lawns and may only be used on dry grass.
This appliance is intended solely for use in non-
commercial applications. Any other use as well
as unauthorised conversions or modifications are
regarded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in voiding of the warranty as well as loss of
conformity; the manufacturer will thus decline any
responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered
by the user or third parties.
3.2 Possible foreseeable misuse
The tool is designed neither for commercial use
in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in
farming and forestry.
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Do not use the appliance in the rain or on wet
grass.
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There must be no foreign objects on the area
to be mowed, e.g. stones, pieces of wood,
bottles.
3.3 Residual risks
Even during correct use of the appliance, there is
always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex-
cluded. Depending on the use, the following po-
tential risks can be derived from the type and
construction of the appliance:
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Throwing out of cuttings, soil and small
stones.
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Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing
protection is worn.
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Lacerations from reaching into the rotating
cutting blade.
3.4 Safety and protective devices
WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and
disabled safety and protective devices can result
in serious injury.
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Have any defective safety and protective de-
vices repaired.
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Never disable safety and protective devices.
Safety key
The appliance is provided with a safety key to
prevent inadvertent switching on. Switch off the
appliance before maintenance work and always
remove the safety key.
Safety handle/operator presence control
The appliance is fitted with a safety handle/oper-
ator presence control. In an emergency, simply
release the safety handle/operator presence con-
trol. The motor and mower mechanism are
stopped.
Start button (on the handlebar)
The start button must first be pressed before the
motor can be switched on by means of the safety
handle/operator presence control.
Baffle
The baffle offers protection against e.g. material
particles and stones which can be flung out.
3.5 Symbols on the appliance
3.5.1 Safety signs
Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this appliance!
Read the operating manual before
starting operation!
Risk of injury! Keep your hands and
feet away from the mower mecha-
nism!
Before starting maintenance and re-
pair work, switch off the appliance
and remove the safety key!
Before starting maintenance and re-
pair work, switch off the appliance
and remove the batteries from the
appliance!
Danger due to objects being thrown
out!
Keep other people out of the danger
area!
Always remove the safety key be-
fore working on the appliance!