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

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Safety instructions
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Do not mow on very steep slopes.
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Be especially careful when reversing or pull-
ing the lawnmower towards you.
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Stop the cutting blade(s) if the lawnmower
needs to be tilted for transport over areas
other than grass and when the lawnmower is
being moved to and from the area to be
mowed.
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Never use the appliance with damaged pro-
tective devices or protective grilles or without
mounted protective devices, e.g. baffle plates
and/or grass catcher. Damaged protective
devices and covers must be replaced, miss-
ing protective devices and covers must be
correctly fitted.
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Start the engine with care and in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure
that your feet are at a sufficient distance from
the cutting blade(s).
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When starting the engine, do not tilt the lawn-
mower unless the lawnmower needs to be
raised during the process. In this case, tilt it
only as far as is absolutely necessary and
only lift up the side facing away from the us-
er.
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Do not start the engine when standing in front
of the discharge channel.
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Never put your hands or feet on or under ro-
tating parts. Always keep away from the ejec-
tion opening.
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Never lift or carry the appliance with the en-
gine running.
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Switch off the engine and remove the safety
key. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop:
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whenever you leave the lawnmower,
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before removing blockages or clogging in
the discharge channel,
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before inspecting, cleaning or working on
the lawnmower,
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after encountering a foreign object.
Check for damage to the lawnmower and
carry out the necessary repairs before re-
starting and working with the lawnmower.
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An immediate check is required if the lawn-
mower starts to vibrate in an unusual way:
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Check for damage.
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Carry out the necessary repairs of dam-
aged parts.
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are firmly tightened.
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Do not work with the appliance in bad weath-
er conditions, especially when it is raining or
when thunderstorms are approaching.
4.1.4 Maintenance and storage
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened and the appliance is in a safe work-
ing condition.
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Regularly check the grass catcher for wear or
loss of functional capability.
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Replace worn or damaged parts due to safe-
ty reasons.
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On appliances fitted with several cutting
blades, note that the movement of one cut-
ting blade can cause the other cutting blades
to rotate.
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When adjusting the appliance, make sure
that your fingers are not trapped between
moving cutting blades and stationary parts of
the appliance.
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Allow the engine to cool down before storing
the appliance.
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When maintaining the cutting blades, be
aware that the cutting blades can be moved
even when the power supply is switched off.
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Replace worn or damaged parts due to safe-
ty reasons. Only use original spare parts and
accessories.
4.2 Vibration load
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Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration emis-
sions during the use of the appliance may de-
viate from that stated by the manufacturer.
Observe the following influencing factors be-
fore or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as intended?
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Is the material being cut or processed in
the proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condition of
use?
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Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or
is the correct cutting tool installed?
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Are the handle grips and any optional vi-
bration grips mounted, and are they firm-
ly attached to the appliance?
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Only operate the tool at the motor speed re-
quired for the respective work. Avoid using
the maximum speed in order to reduce noise
and vibrations.
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The noise and vibrations of the tool may in-
crease due to improper use and mainte-