AL-KO 113964, Instructions For Use Manual

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Start-up
4.1 Fitting/removing the cutter head (02)
Fitting the cutter head
1. Align coupling (02/1) of the cutter head and
telescopic pole (02/2) with one another so
that the embossed arrows are facing each
other.
2. Push coupling and telescopic pole completely
into one another (02/a).
3. Push locking sleeve (02/3) completely over
the coupling (02/b).
4. Turn the locking sleeve in the direction of
the closed padlock (02/c).
Removing the cutter head
1. Turn the locking sleeve in the direction of
the open padlock.
2. Pull off the cutter head.
5 START-UP
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery
Observe the temperature range for charging, see
technical data.
NOTE For detailed information, see the sep-
arate operating instructions for the rechargeable
battery and the charger:
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Operating manual 443130: Rechargeable
batteries
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Operating manual 443131: Chargers
5.2 Inserting and removing the
rechargeable battery (03, 04)
IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the re-
chargeable battery. If the rechargeable battery
is left in the appliance after use, it may damage
the rechargeable battery.
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Immediately after use, pull the rechargeable
battery out of the appliance and store in a
frost-protected area.
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Only insert the rechargeable battery in the
appliance immediately before starting work.
Inserting the rechargeable battery (03)
1. Push rechargeable battery (03/1) into battery
slot (03/2) of the basic tool until it engages
(03/a).
Pulling out the rechargeable battery (04)
1. Press and hold the unlock button (04/1) on
the rechargeable battery (04/2).
2. Pull out the rechargeable battery (04/a).
6 OPERATION
WARNING! Risk of injury due to detach-
ing appliance parts. Appliance parts detaching
during operation can lead to serious injury.
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Before turning the appliance on, check that
all the parts of the appliance are firmly tight-
ened.
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Attach cutting tools so that they cannot de-
tach during operation.
6.1 Checking the charge status of the
rechargeable battery
Charge status indicator (01/6) is located on the
top of the basic appliance.
It has three segments. The segments light up or
flash, depending on the battery charge status.
Segment Battery charge level
3 segments lit: Rechargeable battery
fully charged.
2 segments lit: Rechargeable battery
2/3 charged.
1 segment lit: Rechargeable battery
1/3 charged.
1 segment flashing: Rechargeable battery
almost flat. The appli-
ance will switch off
shortly.
6.2 Extending/shortening the telescopic
pole (05)
The telescopic pole (05/2) is infinitely adjustable.
This means the length can be adjusted as re-
quired for the work.
1. Turn locking sleeve (05/1) in the direction of
the open padlock (05/a) until the clamp is re-
leased.
2. Move the telescopic pole until the desired
length is set (05/b)
3. Tighten the locking sleeve.
6.3 Turning the cutter head (06, 07)
The swivelling cutter head allows you to work
from a comfortable and safe working position.
WARNING! Danger of cutting injuries.
Danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the
cutting blade.
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Always switch off the appliance before turn-
ing the cutter head.