Product Overview; Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment - AL-KO SOLO 442 Manual De Instrucciones

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Product overview

This section describes the parts and controls of
the vacuum/blowing appliance. Accessory parts,
see chapter 2.3 "Scope of supply", page 27.
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4 5 6
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No. Component
1 Engine cover
2 Appliance connections for upper blower
tube and exhaust air manifold
3 Throttle locking lever
4 On/Off switch
5 Throttle lever
6 Spark plug connector
7 Primer knob
8 Air filter screw
9 Air filter housing
10 Fuel tank
11 Cap of the fuel tank
12 Rotary choke knob
13 Starter handle
14 Lower handle
15 Upper handle
16 Suction grille. Under the vacuum grille:
Shredding blade and rotor
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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! Danger of hearing impairment.
The appliance is extremely loud during operation.
This can cause hearing impairment to the opera-
tor and to persons and animals in the vicinity.
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Only work when wearing hearing protection.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
NOTE It is essential to familiarise yourself
with the operation of the appliance. In particular,
learn how the appliance can be immediately
stopped.
3.1

Operator

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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the instructions for
use are not allowed to use the appliance.
Heed any country-specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age of the user.
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If you are working with such an appliance for
the first time: Have the salesperson or anoth-
er expert explain the operation of the appli-
ance. Or attend a course.
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To operate the appliance, you must be rested
and in good physical and mental health. If
you must not exert yourself for health rea-
sons, ask your doctor whether it is possible to
work with this appliance.
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Do not operate the machine if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2

Personal protective equipment

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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.
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The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair
net. Never wear loose items of clothing or ac-
cessories that be pulled into the appliance,
e.g. scarves, loose-fitting shirts, long neck
chains.
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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses
Safety instructions
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