Legends And Signal Words; Product Description; Intended Use; Possible Foreseeable Misuse - AL-KO HT 2000 EasyFlex Mode D'emploi

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Symbol Meaning
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disposal in these operating instruc-
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1.2

Legends and signal words

DANGER!
Denotes an imminently dangerous situa-
tion which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-
tion which can result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-
tion which can result in minor or moder-
ate 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

These operating instructions describe a hand-
guided cordless hedge trimmer.
2.1

Intended use

This hedge trimmer is exclusively intended for
trimming hedges, shrubs and bushes.
This appliance is intended solely for use in non-
commercial applications. Any other use (as well
as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-
garded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss
of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will
thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or
injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2

Possible foreseeable misuse

■
The safety devices are not allowed to be re-
moved or defeated, e.g. by attaching the On/
Off Switch to the grip bars.
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■
Do not use the tool in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
■
Do not use the appliance in rainy weather.
■
Do not use the appliance for trimming wet
hedges and bushes.
The tool is designed neither for commercial use
in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in
farming and forestry.
2.3

Residual risks

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:
■
Damage to the hearing if no hearing protec-
tion is worn.
■
Physical damage caused by hand-arm vibra-
tions when the appliance is used for long pe-
riods or is not serviced as specified.
■
Lacerations from reaching into the cutting
blades.
2.4

Safety and protective devices

WARNING!
Risk of injury
Defective and disabled safety and pro-
tective devices can lead to serious inju-
ry.
■
Have any defective safety and pro-
tective devices repaired.
■
Never disable safety and protective
devices.
2.4.1

Hand guard

CAUTION!
Risk of injury on the cutting blade
There is a risk of injury on the cutting
blade if the hand guard is not fitted.
■
Never operate the appliance without
hand guard.
2.4.2

Two-hand operation

The hedge trimmer can only be operated with two
hands at the same time.
Product description
HT 2000