Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings; Safety Instructions For The Hedge Trimmer Attachment; Work Instructions; Vibration Load - AL-KO solo MT 42 Betriebsanleitung

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NOTE
Heed the safety instructions for the re-
chargeable battery and for the charging
unit in the separate operating instruc-
tions.
3.7

Hedge trimmer safety warnings

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Keep all parts of the body away from the
cutter blade. Do not remove cut material
or hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. A moment of in-
attention while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle
with the cutter blade stopped. When
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer
always fit the cutting device cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce
possible personal injury from the cutter
blades.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
3.8 Safety instructions for the hedge
trimmer attachment
3.8.1

Work instructions

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Before cutting, check the hedges and bushes
for concealed objects – e.g. wires, wire fenc-
es, electrical cables, garden equipment, bot-
tles – and remove them.
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Move and transport the appliance so that per-
sons and animals cannot touch the cutting
blade. Before transport, push the protective
cover over the cutting blade.
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During the work, do not hold the branches to
be cut off.
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Before removing jammed branches, switch
off the appliance and wait until the cutting
blade has come to a standstill.
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Remove the rechargeable battery from the
basic appliance and push the protective cov-
er over the cutting blade for:
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Testing, adjustment work and cleaning
work
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Working on the cutting blade
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Leaving the appliance
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Transport
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Storage
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Maintenance and repair work
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Danger
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Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to
overhead electrical lines.
3.8.2

Vibration load

WARNING!
Danger due to vibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration
emissions during the use of the appli-
ance may deviate from that stated by the
manufacturer. Observe the following in-
fluencing factors before or during use:
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Is the appliance being used as in-
tended?
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Is the material being cut or pro-
cessed in the proper manner?
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Is the appliance in a proper condi-
tion of use?
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Is the cutting tool properly sharp-
ened or is the correct cutting tool in-
stalled?
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Are the handle grips and any option-
al vibration grips mounted, and are
they firmly attached to the appli-
ance?
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Only operate the tool at the motor speed re-
quired for the respective work. Avoid using
the maximum speed in order to reduce noise
and vibrations.
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The noise and vibrations of the tool may in-
crease due to improper use and mainte-
nance. This leads to health damage. In this
case, immediately switch off the tool and
have it repaired by an authorised service
workshop.
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The degree of stress due to vibration de-
pends on the work to be performed or on the
use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan
appropriate work breaks. This considerably
reduces stress due to vibration over the en-
tire working time.
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Extensive use of the tool exposes the opera-
tor to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory
issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this risk,
wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If
any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im-
mediately consult a physician. These symp-
toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tin-
gling, itching, pain, reduced muscular
Safety instructions
HTA 4245