AL-KO 32.1 Li, 38.1 Li Cordless Lawnmower Instruction Manual

**AL-KO 32.1 Li, 38.1 Li Cordless Lawnmower Instruction Manual

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ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating instructions.
• Always safeguard these operating instructions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.
• Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.
• Comply with the safety and warning information in these operating instructions.

Symbols on the title page

before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.
| Operating instructions
| Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batter- ies with care! In particular, observe the notes on transport, storage and disposal in these operating instructions!

Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently dangerous situation which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation which can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can result in material damage if not avoided.
NOTE Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Designated use

This machine is intended for the non-commercial mowing of lawns, and must only be used on dry grass.
Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse. Only work with the appliance when it is fully assembled.
This appliance is intended solely for use in noncommercial applications. Any other use as well as unauthorised conversions or modifications are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in voiding of the warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Possible foreseeable misuse

The tool is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in farming and forestry.

• Do not use the appliance in the rain or on wet grass.
• There must be no foreign objects on the area to be mowed, e.g. stones, pieces of wood, bottles.

Residual risks

Even during correct use of the appliance, there is always a certain residual risk that cannot be excluded. Depending on the use, the following potential risks can be derived from the type and construction of the appliance:

• Throwing out of cuttings, soil and small stones.
• Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing protection is worn.
• Lacerations from reaching into the rotating cutting blade.

Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

• Have any defective safety and protective devices repaired.
• Never disable safety and protective devices.

Safety key
The appliance is provided with a safety key to prevent inadvertent switching on. Switch off the appliance before maintenance work and always remove the safety key.

Safety handle/operator presence control
The appliance is fitted with a safety handle/operator presence control. In an emergency, simply release the safety handle/operator presence control. The motor and mower mechanism are stopped.

Start button (on the handlebar)
The start button must first be pressed before the motor can be switched on by means of the safety handle/operator presence control.

Baffle
The baffle offers protection against e.g. material particles and stones which can be flung out.

Symbols on the appliance

appliance has been switched off. Only touch the cutting blade once all parts of the appliance have come to a stop.
****| Do not use the appliance in the rain or store it in the open air.

Product overview (01)

*** Not included in the scope of supply, but included as part of the complete set (32.1 Li:
Art. No. 113885; 38.1 Li: Art. No. 113886)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

**DANGER!** Danger of fatal injury and danger of extremely severe injury! Lack of knowledge of the safety instructions and operating instructions can lead to extremely serious and even fatal injury.

• Observe all safety instructions and instructions for use in these operating instructions as well the operating instructions which are referred to before you start using the appliance.
• Keep all supplied documents in a safe place for future reference.

Safety instructions for lawnmowers

Training

• Read the operating manual carefully. Familiarise yourself with the control devices and the correct use of the appliance.
• Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating manual to use the lawnmower.
  • Children should be supervised so that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children.
  • Local regulations may specify the minimum age of the user.
• Never mow when there is anyone, especially children or animals, in the vicinity.
• Remember that the user is responsible for accidents involving other persons or their property.
• Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Preparatory measures

• Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when operating the appliance. Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing light sandals. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with dangling cords or belts.
• Check the area where the appliance is being  used and remove any objects that could bepicked up and flung out by the appliance.
• Before using the appliance, always check if the cutting blades, fastening bolts and the entire mowing unit are worn or damaged. Worn or damaged cutting blades and fastening bolts must only be replaced as a set to avoid unbalance. Worn or damaged information signs must be replaced.

Handling

• Only mow during daylight hours or with good artificial lighting.

• If possible, avoid using the appliance on wet grass.

• Always make sure that you have a good standing position on slopes.

• Only operate the appliance at walking pace.

• Mow across the slope, never up or down.

• Be especially careful when changing the direction of travel on a slope.

• Do not mow on very steep slopes.

• Be especially careful when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you.

• Stop the cutting blade(s) if the lawnmower needs to be tilted for transport over areas other than grass and when the lawnmower is being moved to and from the area to be mowed.

• Never use the appliance with damaged protective devices or protective grilles or without mounted protective devices, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass catcher. Damaged protective devices and covers must be replaced, missing protective devices and covers must be correctly fitted.

• Start the engine with care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure that your feet are at a sufficient distance from the cutting blade(s).

• When starting the engine, do not tilt the lawnmower unless the lawnmower needs to be raised during the process. In this case, tilt it only as far as is absolutely necessary and only lift up the side facing away from the user.

• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge channel.

• Never put your hands or feet on or under rotating parts. Always keep away from the ejection opening.

• Never lift or carry the appliance with the engine running.

• Switch off the engine and remove the safety  key. Make sure that all moving parts havecome to a complete stop:

  • whenever you leave the lawnmower,
  • before removing blockages or clogging in the discharge channel,
  • before inspecting, cleaning or working on the lawnmower,
  • after encountering a foreign object.
    Check for damage to the lawnmower and carry out the necessary repairs before restarting and working with the lawnmower.

• An immediate check is required if the lawnmower starts to vibrate in an unusual way:

  • Check for damage.
  • Carry out the necessary repairs of damaged parts.
  • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly tightened.

• Do not work with the appliance in bad weather conditions, especially when it is raining or when thunderstorms are approaching.

Maintenance and storage

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and the appliance is in a safe working condition.
• Regularly check the grass catcher for wear or loss of functional capability.
• Replace worn or damaged parts due to safety reasons.
• On appliances fitted with several cutting blades, note that the movement of one cutting blade can cause the other cutting blades to rotate.
• When adjusting the appliance, make sure that your fingers are not trapped between moving cutting blades and stationary parts of the appliance.
• Allow the engine to cool down before storing the appliance.
• When maintaining the cutting blades, be aware that the cutting blades can be moved even when the power supply is switched off.
• Replace worn or damaged parts due to safety reasons. Only use original spare parts and accessories.

Vibration load

• Danger due to vibration
  The actual magnitude of the vibration emissions during the use of the appliance may deviate from that stated by the manufacturer.
  Observe the following influencing factors before or during use:

  • Is the appliance being used as intended?
  • Is the material being cut or processed in the proper manner?
  • Is the appliance in a proper condition of use?
  • Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or is the correct cutting tool installed?
  • Are the handle grips and any optional vibration grips mounted, and are they firmly attached to the appliance?

• Only operate the tool at the motor speed required for the respective work. Avoid using the maximum speed in order to reduce noise and vibrations.

• The noise and vibrations of the tool may increase due to improper use and maintenance. This leads to health damage. In this case, immediately switch off the tool and have it repaired by an authorised service workshop.

• The degree of stress due to vibration depends on the work to be performed or on the use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan appropriate work breaks. This considerably reduces stress due to vibration over the entire working time.

• Extensive use of the tool exposes the operator to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory issues (“white fingers”). To avoid this risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any symptoms of “white fingers” occur, immediately consult a physician. These symptoms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, itching, pain, reduced muscular strength, changes in the colour or condition of the skin. Normally these conditions affect the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increases at low temperatures.

• Take long breaks during your working day so you can recover from the noise and the vibrations. Plan your work in such a way that the use of appliances that generate strong vibrations is spread over several days.

• If you notice an unpleasant sensation or discolouration of the skin on your hands when using the tool, stop work immediately. Take sufficient work breaks. Without  sufficient breaks,a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.

• Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibrations. Maintain the tool according to the instructions in the operating instructions.

• If the tool is used frequently, contact your dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories (e.g. handles).

• Avoid working with the tool at temperatures below 10 °C. Define how the vibration load can be limited in a work plan.

Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure from this appliance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at approved and specified time periods. Observe rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protection and protection of persons  in the vicinity, appropriate hearing protection must be worn.

Safety notes for rechargeable battery and charger

Please observe the safety instructions for the rechargeable battery and the charger in the separate operating instructions.
See:

• Operating manual 443130: Rechargeable batteries
• Operating manual 443131: Chargers

INSTALLATION

Assembly: See assembly instructions

WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out completely! Use of an incompletely assembled appliance can result in serious injury.

• Operate the appliance only when it is fully assembled!
• Do not insert the battery into the appliance until it is fully assembled!

START-UP

Charging the rechargeable batteries (01)

The rechargeable battery and charger are not included with every product variant. The following Li ion rechargeable batteries and chargers from AL-KO can be used:

The rechargeable battery is partially charged.
Fully charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. The rechargeable battery can be charged in any charge status. Interrupting charging does not damage the rechargeable battery.

NOTE For detailed information, heed the separate operating instructions for the rechargeable battery and for the charging unit.
CAUTION! Danger of fire during charging! Due to heating of the charger, there is a danger of fire if it is placed on an inflammable surface and is not adequately ventilated.

• Always use the charger on a non-inflammable surface or in a non-combustible environment.
• If available: Keep the ventilation slots free.

1. Push the rechargeable batteries (01/1) into the charger (01/2) and plug the power plug (01/3) into the power outlet. The charging process starts and the battery charge indicator flashes green.
2. The charging process takes approx. 60 minutes (2.5 Ah) or 95 minutes (4.0 Ah) to fully charge each battery. The charging process ends automatically when the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
3. Disconnect the power plug (01/3) when battery charge indicator (02/1) shows a steady green light.
4. Press and hold the engaging button on the bottom of the rechargeable battery.
5. Pull the rechargeable battery (01/1) out of the charger (01/2).

Battery charge indicator on the charger (02)

Two battery charge indicators (02/1) on the charger indicate the charge state of the rechargeable battery and the operating state of the charger.

The symbols (02/2) on the charger indicate these states:

in quick-charge mode.
| Green battery charge indicator flash- ing (slow): Battery is approx. 80% charged. The rechargeable battery can be removed from the charger for use.
| Green battery charge indicator with steady light: Battery is fully charged.
Green battery charge indicator with steady light (without battery insert- ed): Charger is ready for operation.
| Red battery charge indicator with steady light: Battery temperature is outside the permissible charging temperature range. Quick-charge mode starts as soon as the battery temperature returns to the permissible charging temperature range.
| Red battery charge indicator flash- ing: Fault in the charging process (see operating instructions for char- gers 443131).

**Inserting and removing rechargeable batteries (04)

**

IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the rechargeable battery. If the rechargeable battery is left in the appliance after use, it may damage the rechargeable battery.

• Immediately after use, pull the rechargeable battery out of the appliance and store in a frost-protected area.
• Only insert the rechargeable battery in the appliance immediately before starting work.

Inserting rechargeable batteries

1. Open the cover (04/1) of the rechargeable battery compartment (04/a).
2. Push the rechargeable batteries (04/2) into the rechargeable battery compartment from above until they engage (04/b).
3. Close the cover of the rechargeable battery compartment.

Removing the rechargeable batteries

1. Press and hold the unlock button on the rechargeable battery.
2. Pull out the rechargeable batteries (04/2).

**Switching the power supply on and off (05)

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The key switch on the rechargeable battery compartment can be used to switch the power supply for the entire appliance on and off. The key switch is operated with the safety key.

WARNING! Risk of injury. Unintentional switching on can lead to serious injuries.

• Each time before work breaks and maintenance work: To turn off the power, turn the safety key to the ‘Off’ position and then remove it.

Switching on the power supply

1. Open the cover (04/1) of the rechargeable battery compartment (04/a).
2. Insert (05/a) the safety key (05/1) into the key switch (05/2).
3. Turn the safety key to the ‘ON’ position (position I). The appliance is supplied with operating voltage, but does not yet begin to operate.
4. Close the cover of the rechargeable battery compartment (04/1).
5. Switch on the appliance: see chapter 6.3 “Starting and stopping the motor (09 or 10)”, page 25

Switching off the power supply

1. Turn the safety key (05/1) to the ‘OFF’ position (position 0) and remove it (05/b).
2. Immediately after use, remove the rechargeable batteries from the appliance, charge and store in a frost-protected area. Insert the rechargeable batteries into the appliance only immediately before the next use.

OPERATION

WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out completely! Use of an incompletely assembled appliance can result in serious injury

• Operate the appliance only when it is fully assembled!
• Do not insert the battery into the appliance until it is fully assembled!

**Setting the cutting height 32.1 Li (06)

**

CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

• Only adjust the cutting height when the motor is switched off and the mower mechanism is stationary.

1. Press the release lever (06/1) outwards slightly (06/a) and hold it.
   • For shorter grass, push the lever towards the front wheel (06/a), minimum level 1: approx. 2.5 cm
   • For longer grass, push the lever towards the rear wheel (06/b), maximum level 5: approx. 6.5 cm
2. Release the lever until it engages at the required level.

Setting the cutting height 38.1 Li (07)

CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism.

• Only adjust the cutting height when the motor is switched off and the mower mechanism is stationary.

1. For shorter grass, push the lever towards the front wheel (07/a), minimum level 1: approx. 2.5 cm
2. For longer grass, push the lever towards the rear wheel (07/b), maximum level 6: approx. 7.5 cm

Starting and stopping the motor (09 or 10)

IMPORTANT! Danger of damage to the appliance. The engine and blade system can be
damaged by consecutively switching on and off briefly several times.

• Only switch the engine on when the mower mechanism has stopped.

Starting the engine

1. Press the start button (09/1 or 10/1) and keep it pressed (09/a or 10/a).
2. Pull the safety handle (09/2) or operator presence control (10/2) towards the handlebar (09/3 or 10/3) (09/b or 10/b). Start the engine and mower mechanism.
3. Release the start button (09/1 or 10/1) while holding the safety handle (09/2) or operator presence control (10/2).

**NOTE** The safety handle/operator presence control does not lock in place. Hold it tight against the handlebar during the entire working period.

Stopping the engine

1. Release the safety handle (09/2) or safety bar (10/2). It automatically moves to its initial position.

The engine stops immediately. The mower mechanism keeps running until it stops.

CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. There is a danger of lacerations when reaching into the mower mechanism while it is running on.

• Wait until the mower mechanism has stopped.

**Mowing with grass collector (08)

**

The appliance can be operated with and without grass collector.

Attaching the grass collector

1. Stop the motor (see chapter 6.3 “Starting and stopping the motor (09 or 10)”, page 25).
2. Raise the impact flap (08/1) (08/a).
3. Hook the grass collector (08/2) into the holders (08/b).
4. Release the impact flap.

Check the fill level (38.1 Li only)

The fill level indicator (11/1) is pressed upwards by the air stream when mowing (11/a). If the grass collector is full, the fill level indicator makes contact with the grass collector. The grass collector must be emptied.

Removing and emptying the grass collector

CAUTION! Danger of lacerations. Danger of lacerations when reaching into the running mower mechanism

• Only remove the grass collector when the mower mechanism has stopped.

NOTE When emptying the grass collector, also clean the discharge holes of the fill level indicator so they keep functioning properly.

1. Stop the motor (see chapter 6.3 “Starting and stopping the motor (09 or 10)”, page 25).
2. Raise the impact flap (08/1).
3. Lift the grass collector (08/2) out of the holders and take off to the rear.
4. Empty the grass collector.
5. Clean the exhaust holes of the fill level indicator (11/2).
6. Attach the grass collector (see above).

WORK INSTRUCTIONS

Heed the safety instructions!

**NOTE** Comply with the local regulations as to when a lawnmower can be operated.

• Watch out for objects in the grass and remove them from the working area.
• Only mow when visibility is good.
• Only mow with a sharp cutting blade.
• Only control the appliance by the handlebar.
• Only move the appliance at walking speed.
• Always move the appliance across the slope.
  Do not mow up or down the slope, or on slopes with a gradient of more than 10°. Exercise particular care when changing direction.

Cutting performance or operating time of the rechargeable battery

• The cutting performance or the area that can be mown depends on the properties of the grass. Factors such as the length of the grass, the grass density, the selected cutting height and wet grass affect the cutting performance.
• Optimum operating time is achieved by frequent mowing and keeping the grass short.
• Frequently switching the lawnmower on and off during the mowing process reduces the cutting performance as does a non-fully charged rechargeable battery.
• Starting the wheel drive reduces the cutting performance or the operating time of the rechargeable battery.
• To optimise cutting performance, it is recommended to mow the grass often, to  seta high cutting height and to move the appliance at walking speed.

NOTE To prolong the operating time, an additional rechargeable battery can be purchased.

Tips for mowing

• Maintain a constant cutting height of 3–5 cm;  do not mow the grass to less than half its original height.
• Do not overload the lawnmower. If the motor speed drops noticeably because of long, thick grass, increase the cutting height and mow in several passes.
• Wind and sun can dry out the lawn after mowing so it is better to mow in the late afternoon.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! Danger of cuts and lacerations. Danger of cuts and lacerations when reaching into sharp-edged, moving appliance parts and into cutting tools.

• Before maintenance, care and cleaning work,  always switch off the appliance. Remove the rechargeable battery.
• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and cleaning work.

Regular maintenance work

• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and the appliance is in a safe working condition.
• Check the grass collector regularly for correct operation and wear.

Cleaning the appliance and mower mechanism

IMPORTANT! Danger from water. Water in the appliance causes short- circuits and destroys electrical components.

• Do not spray the appliance with water.
• Only use a broom or a brush for cleaning.

1. Stop the motor (Stopping the motor).
2. Pull out the rechargeable batteries.
3. Unhook the grass catcher.
4. Tip the appliance onto the side and clean the mower mechanism with a broom or brush.

Checking and renewing the cutting blade

WARNING! Severe injuries due to blade parts being flung out. A worn, cracked or damaged cutting blade can break, and its parts can become dangerous projectiles.

• Regularly check the cutting blade for damage.
• Do not use the lawnmower if the cutting blade is worn or damaged.
• Have blunt or damaged cutting blades sharpened or replaced only by one of the manufacturer’s service centres or an authorised specialist company.
• To avoid vibrations, the cutting blade and blade bolt must always be replaced together.
• Resharpened cutting blades must be balanced. Unbalanced cutting blades cause strong vibrations and damage the mower.

Repair work

WARNING! Risk of injury during repair work. Improper repairs can lead to serious injuries and damage to the appliance.

• Have repair work performed by the manufacturer’s service centres and authorised specialist companies only!

In the following cases, visit the AL-KO service centre:

• Motor no longer starts.
• Appliance has moved onto an obstruction.
• Cutting blade and/or motor shaft are bent.
• Appliance vibrates and does not run smoothly.
• Rechargeable battery has discharged or is damaged.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

• Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and cleaning work!

NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service.

Switch the power supply on at the key switch.
| Rechargeable battery missing or not seated correctly.| Insert the rechargeable battery correctly.
| Rechargeable battery is flat.| Charge the rechargeable battery.
| Cutting blade is blocked.|

• Free the blade of obstructions.
• Start the lawnmower on short grass.

| Cables or switches are defec- tive.| Do not operate the tool! Contact an AL- KO service centre.
Engine is losing power.| Rechargeable battery is flat.| Charge the rechargeable battery.
| Cutting blade is blunt.| Have the cutting blades sharpened at an AL-KO service centre.
| Too much grass in the ejector.|

• Remove the grass.
• Clean the impact flap.

Motor stops during mowing.| Cutting blade is blunt.| Have the cutting blades sharpened at an AL-KO service centre.
| Motor is overloaded.| Switch off the rechargeable battery lawn- mower, set on level ground or shorter grass and restart.
Grass collector does not fill up suf- ficiently| Grass is wet.| Allow the lawn to dry.
| Grass collector is clogged.| Clean the grid of the grass collector.
| Too much grass in the dis- charge channel or housing.|

• Clean the discharge channel/housing
• Correct cutting height

| Cutting blade is blunt.| Have the cutting blades sharpened at an AL-KO service centre.
Rechargeable battery operating time is significantly shorter.| Cutting height is too low.| Raise the cutting height
| Grass is too long or too wet.| Improve the conditions: Let it dry, set a higher cut
| Mowing speed is too high.|

• Reduce the mowing speed
• Clean the discharge channel/housing, the cutting blade must rotate freely.

| Mowing with full grass collector| Empty the grass collector and clean the dis- charge channel.
| The service life of the re- chargeable battery has ex- pired.| Replace the rechargeable battery. Only use genuine accessories from the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery cannot be charged.| Rechargeable battery contacts are dirty.| Clean the rechargeable battery contacts with a non-metallic object and spray with a contact spray.Important: Do not short-circuit the re- chargeable battery contacts with a metallic object.
| Rechargeable battery or charging unit is defective.| Order spare parts from AL-KO.
| Rechargeable battery is too hot.| Allow the battery to cool down.

TRANSPORT

NOTE The nominal energy of the rechargeable battery is more than 100 Wh. Therefore, observe the following transport instructions.

The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law, but can be transported under simplified conditions:

• The rechargeable battery can be transported on public roads by the private user without further conditions provided it is packaged for retail sale and the transport serves personal purposes.
• Commercial users who carry out the transport in connection with their main activity (e.g. delivery from and to building sites, or demonstrations) can also take advantage of this simplification.

In both cases, it is essential to take the mandatory precautions mentioned above to prevent any leakage of the contents. In other cases, it is essential to comply with the regulations of the hazardous goods law. In the case of non- compliance, severe penalties can be imposed on the sender and possibly the transporter.

Additional notes on transport and shipment

• Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable battery in an undamaged condition.
• For transporting the rechargeable battery, only use the original cardboard box or a suitable hazardous goods cardboard box (not required for rechargeable batteries with a nominal energy less than 100 Wh).
• Tape off exposed rechargeable battery contacts to avoid a short circuit.
• Secure the rechargeable battery against  shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to the rechargeable battery.
• Ensure the correct marking and documentation of the shipment for transport or  shipping(e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).
• Check in advance that transport with the selected service provider is possible and indicate the shipment.

We recommend involving a hazardous goods specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also heed any further national regulations.

STORAGE

Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use and – if present – attach all covers. Store the appliance in a dry, lockable place out of  the reach of children.

Storing the rechargeable battery lawnmower

CAUTION! Risk of injury during storage.
There is a risk of injury from sharp parts on the stored appliance.

• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Store the appliance only when the batteries have been removed.

1. Switch off the appliance: remove the safety key.
2. Pull out the rechargeable batteries.
3. Allow the engine to cool down.
4. Thoroughly clean the appliance.
5. Rub a thin coat of oil or silicon onto all metal parts for corrosion protection.
6. Fold in the handlebar.
7. Store the appliance in a dry, clean location protected from frost. Cover with a breathable tarpaulin to protect against dust. Do not use plastic film in order to avoid the accumulation of moisture.

Storing the rechargeable battery and charging unit

DANGER! Danger of explosion and fire! Persons will be fatally or severely injured if the rechargeable batteries explode because they have been stored exposed to naked flames or heat sources.

• Store the rechargeable batteries in cool and dry conditions, but not exposed to naked flames or heat sources.

NOTE When charging, the rechargeable batteries are protected from overcharging due to automatic detection of the charge status, and can therefore remain in the charger for some time, but not permanently.

NOTE Heed the separate operating instructions for the rechargeable battery and for the charging unit.

• Store the rechargeable battery in a dry, frostfree place at an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 25 °C and a charge state of approx. 40 – 60 %.
• Do not store the rechargeable battery in the vicinity of metallic objects or of objects containing acid to avoid the risk of short-circuit.

DISPOSAL

Information on the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)

• Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.
• Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appliance must be removed before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.
• Owners or users of electrical and electronic appliances are obliged by law to return them after use.
• The end user bears personal responsibility for deleting his personal data from the old appliance to be disposed of.

The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that electrical and electronic appliances may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
Electrical and electronic appliances can be handed in at the following places at no charge:

• Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)
• Points of sale of electrical appliances (stationary and online) provided traders are obliged to take them back or offer this voluntarily.

These statements only apply to appliances that are installed and sold in the countries of the European Union and are subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply to the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in countries outside the European Union.

Information on the German Battery Act (BattG)

• Used batteries and rechargeable batteries do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.
• For safe removal of batteries or rechargeable batteries from the electrical appliance and for information on their type or chemical system, follow the further information within the operating or installation instructions.
• Owners or users of batteries and rechargeable batteries are obliged by law to return them after use. Return is limited to the handover of customary household quantities.

Used batteries can contain harmful substances or heavy metals that can cause damage to the environment and human health. Reuse of the used batteries and use of the resources contained therein contributes to the protection of these two essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household rubbish.
In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears under the rubbish bin, this stands for the following:

• Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005 % mercury
• Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cadmium
• Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004 % lead

Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be handed in at the following places at no charge:

• Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)
• Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries
• Disposal points of the common take-back system for the used batteries of appliances
• Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a member of the common take-back system)

These statements apply only to rechargeable batteries and batteries that are sold in the countries of the European Union and that are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provisions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries and batteries in countries outside the European Union.

AFTER-SALES/SERVICE
In the event of questions of warranty, repair or
spare parts, please contact your nearest ALKO Service Centre. These can be found on the
Internet at:
www.al-ko.com/service-contacts

GUARANTEE

We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if:

• These operating instructions are heeded
• The appliance is handled correctly
• Original spare parts have been used

The guarantee excludes:

• Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear
• Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card

The warranty becomes void in the case of:

• Unauthorised repair attempts
• Unauthorised technical modifications
• Non-intended use

The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of purchase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the original proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre.
This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

References

• Startseite - AL-KO Unternehmensgruppe
• Servicestellen international | AL-KO Gardentech

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