Designated Use (01); Possible Foreseeable Misuse; Residual Dangers; Symbols On The Appliance - AL-KO MT 40 Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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mower (e.g. on walls, at building corners, under
bushes).
2.1

Designated use (01)

The lawn trimmer attachment may only be used
in interaction with the basic appliance. The whole
appliance is intended to cut soft grass and similar
vegetation. It must be guided on the ground.
The basic appliance as well as the attachments
are solely intended for use in non-commercial ap-
plications. Any other use, as well as unauthorised
conversions or add-ons, are regarded as contrary
to the intended use and will result in invalidation
of the warranty as well as loss of conformity (CE
mark); the manufacturer will thus decline any re-
sponsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by
the user or third parties.
2.2

Possible foreseeable misuse

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Do not cut any shrubs, hedges, trees or flow-
ers.
■
Do not lift the appliance off the ground during
operation.
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 from reaching into the rotating
cutting line
2.4

Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this product.
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation.
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Symbol Meaning
Maintain a safety distance.
Keep other people out of the danger
area.
Wear hearing protection and protec-
tive eyewear.
The distance between the appliance
and persons not involved in the
work must be at least 15 m in the
entire area around the user.
Do not use in the rain! Protect
against moisture!
2.5

Safety and protective devices

Guard plate
Protects the operator from the rotating cutting line
and objects flying out.
Protective bracket
Protects plants and persons from the rotating cut-
ting line. Also the cutting line is protected against
excessive wear on walls during trimming.
2.6

Product overview

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Product description
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GTA 4030