Safety Instructions Relating To Operation; Assembly (02); Start-Up; Charging The Rechargeable Battery - AL-KO HT 2000 EasyFlex Mode D'emploi

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This appliance can be used by children of 8
years and older and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
those lacking experience and knowledge, if
they are supervised or have been instructed
with regard to the safe use of the appliance
and the ensuing risks. Children must not be
allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning
and maintenance must not be carried out by
children without supervision.
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People with very strong and complex restric-
tions may have needs that exceed the in-
structions described here.
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Dry the unused charging unit and store in a
closed place. Unauthorised persons and chil-
dren must not have access to the charging
unit.
3.7

Safety instructions relating to operation

WARNING!
Risk due to electromagnetic field
This power tool produces an electro-
magnetic field during operation. Under
certain circumstances, this field may im-
pair active or passive medical implants.
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In order to reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury, we recommend that
any persons fitted with medical im-
plants should consult their doctor
and the manufacturer of the medical
implant before operating the power
tool.
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Note that the user is responsible for acci-
dents and damage that may befall other per-
sons or their property.
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Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
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Switch on the appliance only when there are
no other persons or animals in the working
area.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
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Before cutting, check the hedges and bushes
for concealed objects – e.g. wires, wire fenc-
es, electrical cables, garden equipment, bot-
tles – and remove them.
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Move and transport the appliance so that per-
sons and animals cannot touch the cutting
blade. Before transport, push the protective
cover over the cutting blade.
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During the work, do not hold the branches to
be cut off.
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Before removing jammed branches, switch
off the appliance and wait until the cutting
blade has come to a standstill.
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Remove the rechargeable battery from the
appliance and push the protective cover over
the cutting blade for:
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Testing, adjustment work and cleaning
work
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Working on the cutting blade
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Leaving the appliance
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Transport
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Storage
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Maintenance and repair work
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Danger

4 ASSEMBLY (02)

WARNING!
Danger if assembly is not carried out
completely!
Operation of an incompletely assembled
appliance can result in serious injury.
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Only operate the appliance when it
is fully assembled.
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Do not insert the battery into the ap-
pliance until it is fully assembled.
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Check that all safety and protective
devices are in place and functioning
correctly before switching on.
1. Attach the hand guard (02/1) to the housing
using the enclosed screws (02/2).

5 START-UP

5.1

Charging the rechargeable battery

CAUTION!
Danger of fire during charging!
Due to heating of the charger, there is a
danger of fire if it is placed on an inflam-
mable surface and is not adequately
ventilated.
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Always use the charger on a non-in-
flammable surface or in a non-com-
bustible environment.
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If available: Keep the ventilation
slots free.
Assembly (02)
HT 2000