Transport
NOTE
Repair work is only allowed to be carried
out by expert workshops or our service
centres.
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Do not get the appliance wet or expose it to
moisture.
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After each use, clean the housing and cutting
blades with a brush or cloth. Do not use wa-
ter and/or aggressive cleaning agents or sol-
vents - risk of corrosion and damage to the
plastic parts.
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Remove the battery and check for damage
after each use.
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Clean the cutting blade and spray with rust-
proofing oil.
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Regularly check the cutting blade. Contact an
AL-KO service centre under the following cir-
cumstances:
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Defective cutting blade
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Blunt cutting blade
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Excessive wear
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Check all screws for tightness.
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Check the electrical contacts on the appli-
ance for corrosion, clean with a fine wire
brush if necessary and then spray with a con-
tact spray.
8 TRANSPORT
Before transporting, carry out the following mea-
sures:
1. Switch off the tool.
2. Remove the rechargeable battery from the
appliance.
3. Pack the battery properly.
NOTE
The nominal energy of the rechargeable
battery is more than 100 Wh. Therefore,
observe the following transport instruc-
tions.
The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the
appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law,
but can be transported under simplified condi-
tions:
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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.
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Commercial users who carry out the trans-
port 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 mandato-
ry precautions mentioned above to prevent any
leakage of the contents. In other cases, it is es-
sential to comply with the regulations of the haz-
ardous goods law. In the case of non-compli-
ance, severe penalties can be imposed on the
sender and possibly the transporter.
Additional notes on transport and shipment
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Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable
battery in an undamaged condition.
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For transporting the rechargeable battery, on-
ly use the original cardboard box or a suitable
hazardous goods cardboard box (not re-
quired for rechargeable batteries with a nomi-
nal energy less than 100 Wh).
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Tape off exposed rechargeable battery con-
tacts to avoid a short circuit.
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Secure the rechargeable battery against
shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to
the rechargeable battery.
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Ensure the correct marking and documenta-
tion of the shipment for transport or shipping
(e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).
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Check in advance that transport with the se-
lected service provider is possible and indi-
cate the shipment.
We recommend involving a hazardous goods
specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also
heed any further national regulations.
9 STORAGE
9.1
Storage of the appliance
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Thoroughly clean the appliance and its ac-
cessories after each use and – if present –
attach all covers.
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Store the appliance in a dry place protected
against frost.
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Keep out of the reach of children and unau-
thorised persons.
Carry out the following jobs before intervals in
work lasting for longer than 30 days:
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Clean the cutting blade and spray with rust-
proofing oil.
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Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in
a dry place.
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