About These Operating Instructions; Legends And Signal Words; Product Description - AL-KO MT 40 Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

Translation of the original instructions for use
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contents
1 About these operating instructions .......... 17
1.1 Legends and signal words ................. 17
2 Product description .................................. 17
2.1 Designated use (01)........................... 18
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse ............. 18
2.3 Residual dangers ............................... 18
2.4 Symbols on the appliance .................. 18
2.5 Safety and protective devices ............ 18
2.6 Product overview................................ 18
3 Safety instructions ................................... 19
3.1 Operator ............................................. 19
3.2 Personal protective equipment........... 19
3.3 Work area safety ................................ 19
3.4 Safety of persons and animals........... 19
3.5 Appliance safety................................. 20
3.6 Electrical safety .................................. 20
3.7 Safety instructions for the lawn trim-
mer ..................................................... 20
3.7.1 Work instructions ......................... 20
3.7.2 Vibration load............................... 21
3.7.3 Noise pollution ............................. 22
4 Installation and start-up ........................... 22
4.1 Installing the guard plate (02)............. 22
4.2 Installing the hand grip ....................... 22
4.3 Putting the attachment on the basic
appliance............................................ 23
5 Operation ................................................. 23
5.1 Fold down the protective bracket (03) 23
5.2 Switching the appliance on and off .... 23
5.3 Prolonging the cutting line during op-
eration (04)......................................... 23
6 Working behaviour and working tech-
nique (05 - 08)......................................... 23
7 Maintenance and care ............................. 23
7.1 Changing the spool (09, 10)............... 23
8 Storage .................................................... 24
9 Help in case of malfunction...................... 24
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10 Transport ................................................... 24
11 Disposal..................................................... 25
12 Guarantee ................................................. 26
13 Translation of the original EU/EC decla-
ration of conformity.................................... 26
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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The German version is the original operating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating in-
structions.
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It is essential to read through these operating
instructions carefully before start-up. This is
essential for safe working and trouble-free
handling.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1

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

The lawn trimmer attachment lets you remove
grass and similar vegetation from areas of your
garden that cannot be reached with the lawn-
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