Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment; Safety In The Workplace - AL-KO MT 36 Li Traduction De La Notice D'utilisation Originale

Safety instructions

No. Component
4 Unlocking knob for the On/Off switch
5 On/Off switch
6 Rear handle
7 Rechargeable battery holder with re-
chargeable battery shaft
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 com-
prises:
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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
area.
■
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.
■
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 manufac-
turer. 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 elec-
trical 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.

4 INSTALLATION AND START-UP

4.1

Charging the rechargeable battery (01)

The rechargeable battery is partially charged.
Fully charge the rechargeable battery before us-
ing it for the first time. The rechargeable battery
can be charged in any charge status. Interrupting
charging does not damage the rechargeable bat-
tery.
NOTE
For detailed information, heed the separ-
ate operating instructions for the re-
chargeable battery and for the charging
unit.
4.2 Inserting and pulling out the
rechargeable battery (02)
Inserting the rechargeable battery (02/a)
1. Push the rechargeable battery (02/1) into the
rechargeable battery slot (02/2) until it en-
gages.
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