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

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Maintenance and care
9 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING! Danger of cuts and lacera-
tions. Danger of cuts and lacerations when
reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
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Before maintenance, care and cleaning work,
always switch off the appliance. Remove the
batteries.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work.
9.1 Regular maintenance work
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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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Check the grass collector regularly for correct
operation and wear.
9.2 Cleaning the appliance and mower
mechanism
IMPORTANT! Danger from water. Water in
the appliance causes short-circuits and destroys
electrical components.
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Do not spray the appliance with water.
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Only use a broom or a brush for cleaning.
1. Stop the motor.
2. Pull out the batteries.
3. Remove the grass catcher.
4. Ensure that baffle prop (26/2) is folded down
(26/c).
5. Fold in the handlebar (see chapter 7.7 "Fold-
ing the handlebar in and out*", page 41 ).
6. Tilt the appliance* and clean the mower
mechanism.
* comfort and premium: Place the appliance on
its back (27).
9.3 Checking and renewing the cutting
blade
WARNING! Severe injuries due to blade
parts being flung out. A worn, cracked or dam-
aged cutting blade can break, and its parts can
become dangerous projectiles.
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Regularly check the cutting blade for dam-
age.
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Do not use the lawnmower if the cutting
blade is worn or damaged.
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Have blunt or damaged cutting blades sharp-
ened or replaced only by one of the manufac-
turer’s service centres or an authorised spe-
cialist company.
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To avoid vibrations, the cutting blade and
blade bolt must always be replaced together.
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Resharpened cutting blades must be bal-
anced. Unbalanced cutting blades cause
strong vibrations and damage the appliance.
9.4 Repair work
WARNING! Risk of injury during repair
work. Improper repairs can lead to serious inju-
ries and damage to the appliance.
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Have repair work performed by the manufac-
turer's service centres and authorised spe-
cialist companies only!
In the following cases, contact one of the manu-
facturer’s service centres:
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Motor no longer starts.
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Appliance has moved onto an obstruction.
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Cutting blade and/or motor shaft are bent.
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Appliance vibrates and does not run smooth-
ly.
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Batteries are discharged or damaged.
10 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work!
NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in
this table or that you cannot resolve yourself,
please contact our customer service.