About These Operating Instructions; Legends And Signal Words; Product Description; Designated Use (01) - AL-KO MT 40 Betriebsanleitung

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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 carefully read through these
operating instructions 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
dangerous situation which
will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in fatal or serious in-
jury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation which
can result in material dam-
age if not avoided.
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About these operating instructions

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 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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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.
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Never remove branches jammed in the cutter
bar when the appliance is running.
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Do not operate the appliance standing on a
ladder.
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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:
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Contact with falling branches and cut-off
branches flying around
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Contact with branches under tension
HTA 4045