Safety Instructions; Operator; Appliance Safety; Safety Of Persons, Animals And Property - AL-KO MH 350-4 Manual Del Usuario

Safety instructions

No. Component
8 Guard plate
9 Depth skid
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury!
Lack of knowledge of the safety instruc-
tions and operating instructions can lead
to extremely serious and even fatal inju-
ry.
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Observe all safety instructions and
instructions for use in these operat-
ing instructions as well the operating
instructions which are referred to be-
fore you start using the appliance.
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Keep all supplied documents in a
safe place for future reference.
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Danger of fatal injury from gas poisoning
The exhaust fumes from the cultivator con-
tain carbon monoxide which can kill a person
in a few minutes. Observe the following be-
fore and during use:
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Only operate the cultivator in the open
air, never indoors.
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Do not inhale the motor exhaust gases.
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Switch off the cultivator if feeling nau-
seous, dizzy, or weak while using this ap-
pliance.
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Only use the cultivator if it is in perfect techni-
cal condition.
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Do not disable safety and protective devices.
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Wear hearing protection.
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Carefully read and follow these operating in-
structions and the operating instructions for
the motor. Learn how to stop the cultivator
quickly.
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Do not use starter sprays or similar.
3.1

Operator

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Young people under 16 years of age and per-
sons who are not familiar with the operating
instructions are not allowed to use the culti-
vator. Observe any country-specific safety
regulations regarding the minimum age of the
user.
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Comply with any country-specific regulations
or regulations on operating hours.
463054_h
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Do not operate the cultivator when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2

Appliance safety

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Use the appliance only 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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Do not overload the device. 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.
NOTE
Repair work is only allowed to be carried
out by expert workshops or our service
centres.
3.3

Safety of persons, animals and property

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Only use the cultivator for its intended pur-
pose. Any non-intended use can lead to inju-
ry and property damage.
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The user is responsible for accidents involv-
ing other people and their property.
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Keep third parties out of the danger area.
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Only switch on the cultivator if there are no
persons or animals in the working area.
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Maintain a safe distance from persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the cultivator if persons or
animals approach.
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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the culti-
vator towards persons and animals or to-
wards flammable products and objects.
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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the cultivator is running. Injuries can
occur due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch the cultivator off when not in
use, e.g. when changing the work area,
during service and maintenance, and when
filling with the petrol/oil mixture.
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Do not operate the cultivator in poorly venti-
lated working areas (e.g. a garage). The ex-
haust gases contain poisonous carbon mon-
oxide as well as other harmful substances.
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