AL-KO GT 1825 Mode D'emploi page 24

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devices, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass catch-
ers. Appliances with mains cable: Do not use
the appliance if the mains cable is damaged
or worn.
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Always disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, i.e. remove rechargeable bat-
teries or non-rechargeable batteries:
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before leaving the appliance unattended
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before removing blockages in the appli-
ance
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before checking, cleaning or working on
the appliance
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whenever the appliance starts to vibrate
in an unusual way
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Always make sure that the ventilation open-
ings on the appliance are free of foreign ob-
jects.
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After contact with dangerous objects and for-
eign bodies, inspect the appliance for dam-
age. Have the appliance repaired if it has
been damaged.
Maintenance and storage
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Before carrying out maintenance or cleaning
work, disconnect the appliance from the pow-
er supply i.e. activate switch-on lock, remove
rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable
batteries.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work.
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Only use the spare parts and accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Regularly check and maintain the appliance.
The appliance may only be repaired at one of
the manufacturer's service centres.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of chil-
dren when not in use.
4.1.1 Safety in the workplace
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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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Work only in daylight or under very bright arti-
ficial light.
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Operate the appliance only on solid and level
ground and not on sharp inclines.
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Pay attention to stability.
4.1.2 Safety of persons, animals and
property
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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.
4.1.3 Appliance safety
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Use the appliance only 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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Do not overload the device. 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.
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Repair work is only allowed to be carried out
by expert workshops or our service centres.
4.2 Vibration load
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Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration emis-
sions during the use of the appliance may de-
viate from that stated by the manufacturer.
Observe the following influencing factors be-
fore or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as intended?
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Is the material being cut or processed in
the proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condition of
use?
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Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or
is the correct cutting tool installed?
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Are the handle grips and any optional vi-
bration grips mounted, and are they firm-
ly attached to the appliance?
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Only operate the tool at the motor speed re-
quired for the respective work. Avoid using
the maximum speed in order to reduce noise
and vibrations.
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The noise and vibrations of the tool may in-
crease due to improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to health damage. In this
Safety instructions
GT 1825