AL-KO 127646, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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14 HTA 4245.2
Product description
CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous
situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can
result in material damage if not avoided.
NOTE Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The hedge trimmer attachment let’s you remove
thin branches and new growth from hedges and
bushes comfortably and safely from the ground.
The eliminates the time-consuming and danger-
ous work on a ladder.
2.1 Designated use (01)
The hedge trimmer attachment HTA 4245.2 may
only be used in interaction with the Multitool MT
42.2 basic appliance. The whole appliance is in-
tended to remove thin branches and new growth
of hedges and bushes from the ground. The user
must stand firmly on the ground (01).
The branches to be cut off should be not more
than 16 mm.
The basic appliance and attachments are intend-
ed solely for use in non-commercial applications.
Any other forms of use and unauthorised conver-
sions 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 manu-
facturer will thus decline any responsibility for
damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third
parties.
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse
■
Never push the hedge trimmer attachment
rapidly and with force through the branches
to be cut off. Adjust your work movements to
the speed of the attachment.
■
Never remove branches jammed in the cutter
bar when the attachment is running.
■
Do not operate the appliance standing on a
ladder.
■
Use only one shaft extension even if further
shaft extensions are available.
2.3 Residual dangers
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:
■
Contact with falling branches and cut-off
branches flying around
■
Contact with branches under tension
■
Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing
protection is worn.
■
Cutting injuries on the cutter bar
■
Injuries caused by parts of the cutter bar
breaking off
2.4 Symbols on the hedge trimmer
attachment
Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this appliance!
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation!
Wear protective glasses and ear
defenders!
Wear protective gloves!
Wear boots with non-slip soles!
Keep your hands away from the
blade system! Fingers could be cut
off.
Protect the appliance from rain and
moisture!
Minimum distance of 10 m to elec-
trical cables and live lines!