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2. Press the On/Off switch (07/2) at the same
time.
3. Release the unlocking knob (07/1) again
while pressing and holding the On/Off switch
(07/b).
Switching off the appliance
WARNING!
Danger of lacerations
The cutting blades continue to run after
switching off the engine. Danger of lacer-
ations when reaching into sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts.
■
Never reach directly into moving ap-
pliance parts after switching off the
appliance.
■
Wait until the cutting blade come to a
standstill before changing it or clean-
ing the appliance of cuttings.
■
Wear protective gloves.
1. Release the On/Off switch (07/2).
2. Put the appropriate blade guard on the re-
spective cutting blade.
5.2
Using the grass collector (02)
If you would like to use the grass cutter on the
edge of a bed or on a stone edge, it is recom-
mended to attach the grass collector (see see
chapter 4.1.3 "Attaching the grass collector (05)",
page 19). The grass collector prevents cut-off
grass being spread on the bed or onto the paths.
6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE (08)
■
After cutting work, thoroughly clean the appli-
ance and the cutting blades with a hand
brush (08/1) or cloth (08/2).
■
Remove any soiling from the gear housing.
■
Treat the cutting blades with oil or care spray
(08/3) after every use. For better distribution
of the oil, switch on the appliance briefly.
■
Check the screw at the bottom of the grass
blade is firmly seated at regular intervals.
■
Do not spray the machine with water. Penet-
rating water can damage the switch as well
as the rechargeable battery and the electric
motor.
■
Check the cutting blade regularly for damage.
Replace blunt or damaged cutting blades be-
fore using the appliance the next time.
■
Lubricate the gear housing regularly with
grease.
20
■
Professional inspection is required:
■
if there is a blockage of the motor
■
if the cutting blade is bent or damaged
■
if the rechargeable battery is damaged or
leaking
7 STORAGE
7.1
Storing the rechargeable battery grass
and shrub cutter
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
If the appliance is accessible to children
and unauthorised persons during stor-
age, this can result in injury.
■
Only store the appliance with the
blade guard fitted.
■
Keep the appliance out of reach of
children.
■
Only store a fully-charged appliance. Re-
charge the battery for approx. 2 hours after 6
months in storage.
■
Do not place any objects on the appliance.
For details, see "Technical data".
8 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
Malfunc-
Cause
tion
Engine is
Cutting
losing
blade is
power.
blunt.
Battery de-
fective.
Re-
The re-
chargeable
chargeable
battery can-
battery or
not be
charging unit
charged.
is faulty.
Battery
Re-
grass and
chargeable
shrub cutter
battery may
has fallen.
have been
damaged.
Maintenance and care (08)
Remedy
Replace blunt cut-
ting blades. Only
use genuine ac-
cessories from the
manufacturer.
Contact an AL-KO
service centre.
Order the spare
part acc. to the
spare parts card.
Contact an AL-KO
service centre.
GS 7,2 Li