Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment; Work Area Safety - AL-KO MT 40 Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

Safety instructions

No. Component
1 Cutter head with motor
2 Guard plate
3 Line cutter
4 Protective bracket
5 Spool head with spool
6 Hand grip, adjustable
7 Coupling for basic appliance
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Operator

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Young people under 16 years
of age and people who do not
know the operating instruc-
tions are not allowed to use
the tool. Heed any country-
specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age
of the user.
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Do not operate the appliance
if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medica-
tion.
3.2 Personal protective
equipment
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Wear clothing and protective
equipment in accordance with
the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and
limbs, as well as to avoid
hearing impairment.
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The personal protective
equipment comprises:
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Protective helmet, safety
goggles and breathing pro-
tection
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Long trousers and solid
shoes
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During maintenance and
care: Protective gloves

3.3 Work area safety

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Only work during daylight or
under very bright artificial
light.
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Before working, remove any
dangerous objects from the
working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
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Make sure you are standing
safely.
3.4 Safety of persons and
animals
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Only use the appliance for the
purposes for which it is in-
tended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property
damage.
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Only switch on the appliance
when there are no persons
and/or animals in the working
area.
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Keep hands, feet and other
parts of the body away from
moving appliance parts (e.g.
saw chain, blade system).
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