AL-KO LB 1860 Manual page 19

Safety instructions
protective devices and protective grilles are
in place.
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Damaged protective devices and covers
must be replaced, missing protective de-
vices and covers must be correctly fitted.
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Worn or damaged signs must be replaced.
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Never put the appliance into operation while
people, especially children or pets, are in the
immediate vicinity.
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Before working, remove any dangerous ob-
jects from the working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
operation
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Only use the appliance in daylight or good ar-
tificial light. Do not work with the appliance in
bad weather conditions, especially when
thunderstorms are approaching.
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When working, move cautiously and slowly.
Do not run. Watch out for obstacles.
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When working on a slope:
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Never work on a smooth and slippery
slope.
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Always ensure that you are standing se-
curely.
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Always blow the leaves near to the
ground.
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Never work down a slope.
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Switch off the appliance:
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During transport.
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When moving it to and from the working
area.
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When crossing gravel surfaces.
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Do not lay the appliance down on gravel
whilst switched on.
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Never aim the blowing tube at persons or ani-
mals.
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Never blow refuse in the direction of persons
or pets.
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Never use the appliance with damaged pro-
tective devices or protective grilles or without
mounted protective devices, e.g. baffle plates
and/or grass catcher.
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Switch on the appliance as described in the op-
erating instructions and take care to keep your
feet well away from the discharge opening.
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Never put your hands or feet on or under ro-
tating parts.
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Always disconnect the appliance from the
power supply (i.e. remove rechargeable bat-
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teries or standard batteries) and ensure that
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop:
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before leaving the appliance unattended
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before removing blockages or clogging in
the appliance
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before checking, cleaning or working on
the appliance
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after contact with foreign objects
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whenever the appliance starts to vibrate
in an unusual way
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After contact with dangerous objects and for-
eign bodies, check the appliance for damage.
Have a damaged appliance repaired before
starting or working with it again.
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An immediate check is required if the appli-
ance begins to vibrate unusually:
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Check for damage.
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Have damaged parts repaired.
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Inspect the appliance for loose parts and
tighten them securely.
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Always make sure that the ventilation open-
ings on the appliance are free of foreign ob-
jects.
Maintenance and storage
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work.
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Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply (i.e. activate switch-on lock, if fitted,
remove rechargeable batteries or standard
batteries) before starting any maintenance,
service, cleaning or repair work. Ensure that
all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill and allow the appliance to cool
down.
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Handle the appliance with care and keep it
clean.
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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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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tight and that the appliance is in a safe work-
ing condition.
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For safety reasons, replace any worn or dam-
aged parts. Only use the spare parts and ac-
cessories recommended by the manufacturer.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before put-
ting it into storage for a prolonged period.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of chil-
dren when not in use.
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