AL-KO 127642, Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety instructions
vestigate and take corrective actions to eliminate
the cause of blade binding.
(c) Do not use blunt or damaged blades. Blunt
or damaged blades increase the risk of jamming
or catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
(d) Always maintain good visibility of the ma-
terial being cut. Blade thrust is more likely to oc-
cur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.
(e) If you are approached by another person
while operating the machine, switch the ma-
chine off.
There is an increased risk of injury to
other persons being struck by the moving blade
in the event of blade thrust.
5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the tool.
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.
5.2 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 compris-
es:
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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
5.3 Work area safety
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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.
5.4 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 ar-
ea.
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Keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from moving appliance parts (e.g. cut-
ting line, blade system).
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Appliance parts, such as cutting tools, can
heat up considerably during operation. Do
not touch them. After switching off, wait until
the appliance has cooled.
5.5 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.
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Keep all appliance handles dry and clean.
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Do not force the power tool. It is intended for
light work in the private sector. Overload can
lead to damage to the appliance.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Always replace defective parts
with original spare parts from the manufactur-
er. If the appliance is operated with worn or
defective parts, guarantee claims against the
manufacturer are excluded.
5.6 Electrical safety
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To avoid short-circuits and destroying electri-
cal components:
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Protect the appliance against humidity
and do not use it in the rain.
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Do not spray the appliance with water.
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Do not open the appliance.
NOTE Heed the safety instructions for the
rechargeable battery and for the charging unit in
the separate operating instructions.
5.7 Safety instructions for trimmer and
brush cutter attachment
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Always operate the machine with two hands.
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Always keep hand and feet away from the
cutting device, above all when switching on
the motor.
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Wait for the cutting device to come to a
standstill after the motor has been switched
off.
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Only remove cuttings when the motor and
cutting device are at a standstill.