AL-KO MB 2010 Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use page 25

Safety instructions
of alcohol, drugs or medica-
tion.
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The user is responsible for ac-
cidents involving other people
and their property.
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Never lift or carry the appli-
ance with the motor running. If
you have to transport the ap-
pliance to and from the work
area or tilt it, switch off the
motor and remove the re-
chargeable battery.
Preparation
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Before operation, always
check that protective devices
and covers are undamaged,
present or correctly fitted.
Damaged protective devices
and covers must be replaced,
missing protective devices
and covers must be correctly
fitted.
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Never put the appliance into
operation while people, espe-
cially children or pets, are in
the immediate vicinity.
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Before working, remove any
dangerous objects from the
working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
operation
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Always wear safety glasses
and sturdy shoes when work-
ing with the appliance.
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Do not work with the appli-
ance in bad weather condi-
tions, especially when thun-
derstorms are approaching.
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Only use the appliance in day-
light or good artificial light.
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Never use the appliance if
protective devices and covers
are damaged or not present.
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Always disconnect the appli-
ance from the power supply,
i.e. remove rechargeable bat-
teries:
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before leaving the appli-
ance unattended
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before removing blockages
in the appliance
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before checking, cleaning
or working on the appliance
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whenever the appliance
starts to vibrate in an un-
usual way
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Have the appliance repaired if
it has been damaged.
Maintenance and storage
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Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply, i.e. actuate
any switch-on lock or remove
rechargeable batteries, before
performing maintenance or
cleaning work.
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Always wear protective gloves
during maintenance, care and
cleaning work.
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