AL-KO MT 42.2 Cordless Multi Tool Instructions

AL-KO MT 42.2 Cordless Multi-Tool

ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in-structions.
• 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 informa-tion in these operating instructions.

Symbols on the title page

• It is essential to read through these operating instructions carefully before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free han-dling.
• Operating instructions
• Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batteries 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 that will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.
• CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
• IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation that can result in material damage if not avoided.
• NOTE Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The hedge trimmer attachment lets you remove thin branches and new growth from hedges and bushes comfortably and safely from the ground. The eliminates the time-consuming and dangerous work on a ladder.

Designated use (01)
The hedge trimmer attachment HTA 4245.2 may only be used in interaction with the Multitool MT 42.2 basic appliance. The whole appliance is intended to remove thin branches and new growth of hedges and bushes from the ground. The user must stand firmly on the ground (01). The branches to be cut off should be not more than 16 mm. The basic appliance and attachments are intended solely for use in non-commercial applications. Any other forms of use and unauthorized conversions or modifications are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in the voiding of the warranty as well as loss of conformity; the manu-facturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Possible foreseeable misuse

• Never push the hedge trimmer attachment rapidly and with force through the branches to be cut off. Adjust your work movements to the speed of the attachment.
• Never remove branches jammed in the cutter bar when the attachment is running.
• Do not operate the appliance standing on a ladder.
• Use only one shaft extension even if further shaft extensions are available.

Residual dangers
Even during the 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:

• Contact with falling branches and cut-off branches flying around
• Contact with branches under tension
• Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing protection is worn.
• Cutting injuries on the cutter bar
• Injuries caused by parts of the cutter bar breaking off

Symbols on the hedge trimmer

• Pay special attention when handling this appliance!
• Read the operating instructions before starting operation!
• Wear protective glasses and ear defenders!
• Wear protective gloves!
• Wear boots with non-slip soles!
• Keep your hands away from the blade system! Fingers could be cut off.
• Protect the appliance from rain and moisture!
• A minimum distance of 10 m to elec-trical cables and live lines!

Safety and protective devices

The protective cover of the cutting blade
Before transport, the protective cover must be pushed onto the cutting blade to avoid injuries to persons and damage to objects.

Product Overview

7      Carrying belt for basic appliance

Not included in the scope of supply; can be purchased separately.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operator

• Young people under 16 years of age and people who do not know the operating in-structions are not allowed to use the tool. Heed any country-specific safety regulations concerning the minimum age of the user.
• Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Personal protective equipment

• 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.
• The personal protective equipment comprises:
  • The protective helmet, safety goggles, and breathing protection
  • Long trousers and solid shoes
  • During maintenance and care: Protective gloves

Work area safety

• Only work during daylight or under very bright artificial light.
• Before working, remove any dangerous objects from the working area, e.g. branches, glass or metal pieces, or stones.
• Make sure you are standing safely.

Safety of persons and animals

• Only use the appliance for the purposes for which it is intended. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.
• 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. blade system).
• Appliance parts, such as cutting tools, can heat up considerably during operation. Do not touch them. After switching off, wait until the appliance has cooled.

Appliance safety

• Only use the appliance under the following conditions:
  • The appliance is not soiled.
  • The appliance shows no signs of damage.
  • All controls function properly.
• Keep all appliance handles dry and clean.
• Do not force the power tool. It is intended for light work in the private sector. Overload can lead to damage to the appliance.
• Never operate the appliance with worn or defective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufacturer. If the appliance is operated with worn or defective parts, guarantee claims against the manufacturer are excluded.

Electrical safety

• To avoid short-circuits and destroying electrical components:
  • Protect the appliance against humidity and do not use it in the rain.
  • Do not spray the appliance with water.
  • Do not open the appliance.

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

Hedge trimmer safety warnings

• Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and take care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
• When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.
• When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed materials or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
• Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contact-ing a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep all power cords and cables away from the cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.

Safety instructions for hedge trimmers with extended reach

• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operat-ing the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.

Safety instructions for hedge trimmer attachment

• Before cutting, check the hedges and bushes for concealed objects – e.g. wires, wire fences, electrical cables, garden equipment, bottles – and remove them.
• Move and transport the appliance so that persons and animals cannot touch the cutting blade. Before transport, push the protective cover over the cutting blade.
• During the work, do not hold the branches to be cut off.
• Before removing jammed branches, switch off the appliance and wait until the cutting blade has come to a standstill.
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the basic appliance and push the protective cover over the cutting blade for:
  • Testing, adjustment work, and cleaning work
  • Working on the cutting blade
  • Leaving the appliance
  • Transport
  • Storage
  • Maintenance and repair work
  • Danger
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10 m to overhead electrical lines.

INSTALLATION AND START-UP

Attaching the carrying belt to the basic appliance
See “Multitool MT 42.2 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

Fitting the attachment to the basic appliance
See “Multitool MT 42.2 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

OPERATION

CAUTION! The danger of burns. The gearbox housing becomes hot during operation.

• Do not touch the gearbox housing.

Turning the cutter head (02, 03)
The cutter head can be adjusted stepwise between -90° and +45° (02). This means it can be adjusted as required for the work (03/a, 03/b).

WARNING! The danger of cutting injuries. The danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the cutting blade.

Always switch off the appliance before turning the cutter head.

1. Press and hold the unlock button (02/1).
2. Turn the cutter head (02/2) until it engages in the required position.
3. Release the unlocking button (02/1).

Pulling off the protective cover (04)

1. Before switching on the appliance, pull the protective cover (04/1) off the cutting blade (04/2).

Switching the appliance on and off See “Multitool MT 42.2 – basic appliance” operat-ing instructions.

Oiling the cutting blade (05)

WARNING! The danger of cutting injuries. The danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the cutting blade.

• Always switch off the appliance before oiling the cutting blade.

While working, perform the following tasks at regular intervals:

1. Oil the cutting blade (05/1) with environmentally friendly lubricating oil (05/2).
2. This enables the cutting blade to run more easily, it does not become hot, and the battery life increases.

WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND WORKING TECHNIQUE

WARNING! Increased risk of falling. There is a greater risk of falling if work is carried out from an elevated position (e.g. ladder).

• always work with the appliance from the ground and make sure that you are standing securely.
• Heed the safety instructions.
• Cut the hedge regularly and only at the permitted times.
• Only cut off the thin branches and new growth on the surface of the hedge; do not cut too deep.
• Always cut the two sides of a hedge first, followed by the top. This prevents cut material from falling into areas that you have not yet trimmed.
• Hedges should always be trimmed into a trapezoidal shape (tapering toward the top). This prevents the leaves on the lower branches from being shaded out (06).

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! The danger of cuts and lacerations. The 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 mainte-nance, care and cleaning work.
• Do not get the machine wet or expose it to moisture.
• Clean plastic parts with a cloth and do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
• Check the electrical contacts for corrosion, clean with a fine wire brush if necessary, and then spray with a contact spray.
• Check the cutting blade for damage and – if damaged – have replaced.
• Clean the cutting blade and spray with a rust-proofing oil.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

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

• Always wear protective gloves during mainte-nance, 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.

2.    Clean and oil the cutting blade.

3.    Install the battery again.

| ■     Cutting blade is blunt.

■     Nicks in the cutting blade.

| Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centers.
Branches are not cut off cleanly. Branches often jam in the cutting blade.| The cutting blade is blunt.| Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centers.
The sliding play of the cutting blade is too large.| Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centers.
Motor running, but the cutting blade does not move.| Appliance fault| Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centers.
The appliance vibrates unusually.| Appliance fault| Contact one of the manufacturer’s service centers.
Further malfunctions| See “Multitool MT 42.2 – basic appliance” operating instructions.

TRANSPORT

Perform the following measures before transporting the appliance:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove the battery from the basic appliance.
3. Attach all protective covers.
4. Separate basic appliance, shaft extension (if used), and attachment from one another.

NOTE
For information on battery transport, see operating instructions “Multitool MT 42.2 –Basic appliance”

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.

Carry out the following jobs before intervals in work lasting for longer than 30 days:

• Clean the cutting blade and spray with a rust-proofing oil.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in a dry place.

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 appli-ance 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 hand-ed 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.

AFTER-SALES/SERVICE

In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest AL-KO 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:

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

The guarantee period commences with a 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 authorized customer service center. This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

UK

Imported by:

• AL-KO Gardentech UK Ltd, Murray way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RS / UK
• +44 (0) 1963 828055
• [email protected].
• www.alko-garden.uk.

References

• ko.msk.ru
• Startseite - AL-KO Unternehmensgruppe
• Servicestellen international | AL-KO Gardentech
• AL-KO Onlineshop | AL-KO Gardentech

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