Legends And Signal Words; Product Description; Designated Use (01); Possible Foreseeable Misuse - Al-Ko Multitool Mt 40 Betriebsanleitung

Product description

Symbol Meaning
Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batter-
ies with care! In particular, observe
the notes on transport, storage and
Li
disposal in these operating instruc-
tions!
1.2

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 under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The hedge trimmer attachment let's you remove
thin branches and new growth from hedges and
bushes comfortably and safely from the ground.
The eliminates the time-consuming and danger-
ous work on a ladder.
2.1

Designated use (01)

The hedge trimmer attachment may only be used
in interaction with the basic appliance. The whole
appliance is intended to remove thin branches
and new growth of hedges and bushes from the
ground. The user must stand firmly on the ground
(01).
The branches to be cut off should be not more
than 16 mm.
The basic appliance and attachments are intend-
ed solely for use in non-commercial applications.
Any other forms of use and unauthorised conver-
sions or modifications are regarded as contrary to
the intended use and will result in voiding of the
warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manu-
facturer will thus decline any responsibility for
damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third
parties.
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2.2

Possible foreseeable misuse

■
Never press the hedge trimmer attachment
quickly and with force through the branches
to be cut off. Adjust your work movements to
the speed of the appliance.
■
Never remove branches jammed in the cutter
bar when the appliance is running.
■
Do not operate the appliance standing on a
ladder.
■
Only use one extension pipe, even if further
extension pipes are available.
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:
■
Contact with falling branches and cut-off
branches flying around
■
Contact with branches under tension
■
Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing
protection is worn.
■
Cutting injuries on the cutter bar
■
Injuries caused by parts of the cutter bar
breaking off
2.4

Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this appliance!
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation!
Do not use in the rain! Protect
against moisture!
Keep your hands away from the
cutting blades!
Wear a protective helmet!
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