Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment; Safety In The Workplace - AL-KO MT 40 Betriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

No. Component
4 Unlocking button for swivel joint
5 Coupling for extension pipe or basic ap-
pliance
6 Extension pipe
7 Carrying belt 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 instructions for
use are not allowed to use the appliance.
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 medication.
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 compris-
es:
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Protective helmet, safety goggles and
breathing protection
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Long trousers and solid shoes
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During maintenance and care: Protective
gloves
3.3

Safety in the workplace

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Only work during daylight or under very bright
artificial light.
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Before working, remove any dangerous ob-
jects 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 intended. 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 ar-
ea.
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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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Appliance parts, such as engine covers and
cutting tools, can heat up considerably during
operation. Do not touch them. After switching
off, wait until the appliance has cooled.
3.5

Appliance safety

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Only use the appliance under the following
conditions:
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The appliance is not soiled.
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The appliance show no signs of damage.
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All controls function properly.
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Keep all appliance handles dry and clean.
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Do not overload the appliance. It is intended
for light work in the private sector. Overload
can lead to damage to the appliance.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Always replace defective parts
with original spare parts from the manufactur-
er. If the appliance is operated with worn or
defective parts, guarantee claims against the
manufacturer are excluded.
3.6

Electrical safety

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To avoid short-circuits and destroying electri-
cal components:
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Protect the appliance against humidity
and do not use it in the rain.
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Do not spray the appliance with water.
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Do not open the appliance.
NOTE Heed the safety instructions for the
rechargeable battery and for the charging unit in
the separate operating instructions.
3.7 Safety instructions for hedge trimmers
(IEC 60745-2-15)
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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 or its own
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