Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment; Safety In The Workplace - AL-KO BC 223 B Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

Safety instructions

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Danger of hearing damage
The appliance is extremely loud during
operation. This can cause hearing dam-
age to the operator and to persons and
animals in the vicinity.
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Only work when wearing hearing
protection.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons
or animals, or switch off the appli-
ance if persons or animals ap-
proach.
NOTE
It is essential to familiarise yourself with
the operation of the appliance. In partic-
ular, learn how the appliance can be im-
mediately stopped.
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 appli-
ance. Heed any country-specific safety regu-
lations concerning the minimum age of the
user.
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If you are working with such an appliance for
the first time: Have the salesperson or anoth-
er expert explain the operation of the appli-
ance. Or attend a course.
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To operate the appliance, you must be rested
and in good physical and mental health. If
you must not exert yourself for health rea-
sons, ask your doctor whether it is possible to
work with this appliance.
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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 clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements.
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The personal protective equipment comprises:
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses
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Sturdy working gloves, vibration and
shock absorbent
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Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
3.3

Safety in the workplace

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Only operate the appliance out of doors and
never in enclosed spaces.
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Only work during daylight or under very bright
artificial light.
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Before working, Remove any dangerous
products and objects from the working area,
e.g. branches, broken glass, sharp-edged ob-
jects, pieces of metal, stones, before starting
work.
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Make sure you are standing safely. Avoid
wet, slippery ground.
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When working, move cautiously and slowly.
Do not run. Watch out for obstacles.
3.4

Appliance safety

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Only use the appliance under the following
conditions:
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The appliance is not dirty, especially not
with petrol and oil.
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The appliance show no signs of damage,
especially the protective grille.
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All controls function properly.
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All accessory parts intended for the re-
spective operating mode are fitted on the
appliance.
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Do not overload the appliance. It is intended
for light work in the private sector. Overload
can lead to damage to the appliance.
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Never block the vacuum and ventilation grille
during operation in order to avoid any over-
heating of the engine.
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Immediately switch off the appliance if the en-
gine begins to vibrate abnormally or strongly.
There is an appliance fault in this case.
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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.
3.5

Safety of persons, animals and 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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