AL-KO COMBI-CARE 38 E comfort, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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Translation of the original instructions for use
Safety instructions
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Only use the machine if it is in perfect technical
condition
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Protect the machine against moisture
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Do not deactivate safety and protective devices
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Wear protective glasses and ear defenders
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Wear long trousers and sturdy shoes
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Keep your hands and feet away from the blade
system
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Do not place your hands and feet close to any ro-
tating parts
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Keep third parties away from the danger area
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Remove foreign bodies from the working area
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When leaving the machine:
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Switching off the motor
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Wait for the blade system to come to a stop
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Disconnect from the mains
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Do not leave the machine unsupervised
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Children, or other people who are not familiar with
the operating instructions, are not allowed to use
the machine
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The machine must not be operated by persons un-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
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Comply with the local regulations on minimum age
of people operating the machine
Installation
Assemble the machine in accordance with the illustra-
tions (01, 02).
Important!
The machine is not allowed to be operated unless it
has been fully assembled.
Start-up
Important!
Always perform a visual check prior to start-up. Do
not operate the machine if the blade system and/or
the fastening parts are loose, damaged or worn.
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Comply with working time regulations in force in
your country
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Always comply with the operating instructions
supplied from the engine manufacturer
Power cable safety
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Only use rubber-sheathed cables with quality
H05RN-F acc. to DIN/VDE 0282 with a conductor
cross section of 3 phases of 1.5 mm² each.
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The type designation must be marked on the pow-
er cable. The plug and coupling socket must be
made from rubber or sheathed in rubber, and be in
accordance with DIN/VDE 0620.
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Only use a power cable with sufficient length.
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The power cable, plug and coupling socket must
be protected against splash water.
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Repairs on the power cable, plug and coupling
socket are only allowed to be carried out by au-
thorised specialist companies. A defective power
cable (e.g. with cracks, cuts, crushed or kinked
points in the insulation) is not allowed to be used.
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Protect the plug connections against moisture.
Danger!
Do not damage or cut the power cable.
If the power cable is damaged, immediately discon-
nect it from the mains.
Electrical requirements
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230 V/50 Hz alternating current
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Minimum cross section
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Power cable = 1.5 mm²
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Minimum fusing of mains connection = 10 A
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Residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB)
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Maximum tripping current = 30 mA.
Establishing the mains connection (05)
1. Connect the coupling part of the power cable to
the plug on the safety pushbutton switch (a).
2. Coil the power cable into a loop and hook it into
the cable strain relief (b). Leave the loop long
enough for the cable strain relief to be able to slide
from one side to the other.
Danger!
Never operate the machine from mains sockets
which do not have a residual-current circuit breaker.