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

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Safety instructions
2.5 Safety and protective devices
Protective cover of the cutting blade
Before transport, the protective cover must be
pushed onto the cutting blade to avoid injuries to
persons and damage to objects.
2.6 Product overview
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No. Component
1 Protective cover for cutting blade
2 Cutting blade
3 Cutter head with swivel joint
4 Unlocking button for swivel joint
5 Coupling for shaft extension or basic ap-
pliance
6 Shaft extension MTA 42.2 (Art. No.
127647)*
7 Carrying belt for basic appliance
* Not included in the scope of supply; can be pur-
chased separately.
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 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.
3.2 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
3.3 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.
3.4 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. 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.
3.5 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.