Symbols On The Title Page; Legends And Signal Words; Product Description; Intended Use - AL-KO BC 330 L Manual

Product description

1.1

Symbols on the title page

Symbol Meaning
It is essential to read through these
operating instructions carefully be-
fore start-up. This is essential for
safe working and trouble-free han-
dling.
Operating instructions
Never operate the petrol powered
device in the vicinity of open flames
or heat sources.
1.2

Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger-
ous situation which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger-
ous situation which can result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous
situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can
result in material damage if not avoided.
NOTE Special instructions for ease of un-
derstanding and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1

Intended use

The brushcutter is intended for cutting soft grass
and similar vegetation. The trimmer must be
guided parallel to the ground.
The brushcutter is available in two versions; ob-
serve the instruction steps appropriate to your
appliance:
■
BC 330 B, BC 400 B and BC 500 B: Brush-
cutter with "Bike" handle
■
BC 330 L and BC 400 L: Brushcutter with
"Loop" handle
Use of both versions with spool head or blade.
When using a blade, the brushcutter is also suit-
able for mowing thicker herbaceous plants,
young undergrowth and shrubs.
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NOTE Local and national regulations in
working hours, noise control and exhaust emis-
sions can restrict the use of the appliance.
Please obtain and observe the applicable infor-
mation!
This appliance is intended solely for use in non-
commercial applications. Any other use (as well
as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-
garded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss
of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will
thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or
injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2

Possible foreseeable misuse

■
Do not cut any shrubs, hedges, trees or flow-
ers.
■
Do not lift the appliance off the ground during
operation.
■
Use the appliance only with the manufactur-
er's original cutting tools (see chapter 2.8
"Approved cutting tools", page 29).
2.3

Residual dangers

Even during correct use of the appliance, there is
always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex-
cluded. Depending on the use, the following po-
tential risks can be derived from the type and
construction of the appliance:
■
Throwing out of cuttings, soil and small
stones
■
Throwing out of cut-off parts of the cutting
line
■
Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing
protection is worn.
■
Damage to the hearing if no hearing protec-
tion is worn.
■
Cutting injuries when reaching into the rotat-
ing cutting line or the rotating blade
2.4

Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and
disabled safety and protective devices can result
in serious injury.
■
Have any defective safety and protective de-
vices repaired.
■
Never disable safety and protective devices.
Emergency stop
In an emergency, switch off the engine with the
on/off switch.
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