Prolonging The Cutting Line During Operation (13); Working Behaviour And Working Technique (11, 12, 14); Maintenance And Care - AL-KO GT 4030 Mode D'emploi

Working behaviour and working technique (11, 12, 14)

WARNING!
Danger of cutting injur-
ies
After the appliance has
been switched off, the
spool head continues to
rotate for a few seconds.
Reaching into the spool
head during this time can
result in cutting injuries.
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Wait until the spool
head has come to a
complete standstill.
6.6 Prolonging the cutting line during
operation (13)
The cutting line shortens during operation and
frays out.
1. Tap spool head (13/1) on the lawn from time
to time. This unwinds a piece of new cutting
line from the spool and the line cutter cuts off
the used line end.
7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE (11, 12, 14)
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Switch on the appliance and allow to run at
idling speed for a few moments.
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First hold the appliance above the grass to
be cut and then lower slowly to avoid over-
loading.
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Tilt the appliance slightly forwards (approx.
30°) to mow with the tip of the cutting line.
Walk forwards slowly (11).
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When mowing, swivel the appliance evenly to
the right and left (11).
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Long grass must be mown in several passes.
Always proceed from top to bottom (12).
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The appliance cuts best at very high speed.
Therefore, do not overload the appliance by
cutting long grass.
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If the appliance is overloaded in long grass,
the line will be blocked. Immediately lift the
appliance so it releases. Otherwise, the mo-
tor could be permanently damaged.
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Do not move the appliance directly against
hard obstacles (e.g. walls), but mow side-
ways. This protects the cutting line (14).
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Keep the appliance away from sensitive
plants. Fold the plant protection bar into the
horizontal position.

8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING!
Danger of cutting injur-
ies
Danger of cutting injuries
when reaching into sharp-
edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
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Before maintenance,
care and cleaning work,
always switch off the
appliance. Remove the
rechargeable battery.
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Always wear protective
gloves during mainten-
ance, care and cleaning
work.
NOTE
Repair work is only allowed to be carried
out by expert workshops or our AL-KO
service centres.
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Do not expose the appliance to rain or mois-
ture. Do not spray with water.
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After every use, clean the housing and cut-
ting blades with a brush or cloth. Do not use
water and/or aggressive cleaning agents or
solvents – risk of corrosion and damage to
the plastic parts.
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After every use, remove the rechargeable
battery and inspect the appliance for dam-
age.
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Do not use the appliance if the blade of the
line cutter is missing or damaged.
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Always keep the guard plate, spool head and
motor clear of mowing residues.
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