Special Safety Instructions - AL-KO GT 1825 Betriebsanleitung

GB
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contents
1 Special safety instructions ....................... 20
2 About these operating instructions .......... 21
2.1 Symbols on the title page................... 21
2.2 Legends and signal words ................. 21
3 Product description .................................. 21
3.1 Intended use ...................................... 21
3.2 Possible foreseeable misuse ............. 21
3.3 Residual risks..................................... 21
3.4 Safety and protective devices ............ 22
3.4.1 Unlocking button.......................... 22
3.4.2 Guard plate.................................. 22
3.4.3 Protective bracket........................ 22
3.5 Symbols on the appliance .................. 22
3.5.1 Safety signs ................................. 22
3.5.2 Operating signs ........................... 22
3.6 Product overview (01) ........................ 22
3.6.1 Adjustable telescopic handle ....... 23
3.6.2 Swivelling and adjustable cutter
head............................................. 23
3.6.3 Automatic tip................................ 23
3.7 Scope of supply.................................. 23
4 Safety instructions ................................... 23
4.1 Safety instructions for the lawn trim-
mer ..................................................... 23
4.1.1 Safety in the workplace ............... 24
4.1.2 Safety of persons, animals and
property ....................................... 24
4.1.3 Appliance safety .......................... 24
4.2 Vibration load ..................................... 24
4.3 Noise pollution.................................... 25
4.4 Safety notes for rechargeable battery
and charger ........................................ 25
5 Installation................................................ 25
5.1 Installing the guard plate (02)............. 25
6 Start-up .................................................... 25
6.1 Removing transport guard from line
cutter .................................................. 25
6.2 Charging the rechargeable battery..... 25
20
Translation of the original instructions for use
6.3 Fitting and removing the recharge-
able battery (03) ................................. 26
7 Operation................................................... 26
7.1 Switching the appliance on and off
(04) ..................................................... 26
7.2 Adjusting auxiliary handle (05) ........... 26
7.3 Prolonging the cutting line during op-
eration................................................. 26
7.4 Adjusting telescopic pole (06)............. 26
7.5 Swivelling cutter head (07, 08) ........... 26
7.6 Tilting cutter head (09)........................ 26
7.7 Checking the charge status of the re-
chargeable battery .............................. 27
8 Working behaviour and working tech-
nique (10 - 12) .......................................... 27
9 Maintenance and care............................... 27
9.1 Changing the spool (13) ..................... 27
10 Help in case of malfunction ....................... 28
11 Storage...................................................... 29
11.1 Storing the rechargeable battery and
charging unit ....................................... 29
12 Transport ................................................... 29
13 Disposal..................................................... 29
14 After-Sales/Service.................................... 30
15 Guarantee ................................................. 30

1 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance can be used by children of 8 years
and older and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or those lacking
experience and knowledge, if they are supervised
or have been instructed with regard to the safe
use of the appliance and the ensuing risks. Chil-
dren must not be allowed to play with the appli-
ance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
People with very strong and complex restrictions
may have needs that exceed the instructions de-
scribed here.
GT 1825