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USER MANUAL GS 3 7 Li AL-KO

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GS 3,7 Li Multi Cutter About this manual Read these instructions before start-up. This is a prerequisite for safe and trouble-free operation. Please observe the safety and warning notices in this document and on the unit. This document is a permanent part of the product described and should be handed over to the cus- tomer when the unit is sold. Meaning of symbols Attention! Close adherence to these warning notices can prevent personal injury and / or material damage. Special information for better understanding and correct handling. The camera symbol refers to illustrations. Description of product A rechargeable grass and shrub cutter is described in this documentation. Intended use This devices is only intended for trimming and cutting ornamental shrubs and bushes that are not very thick. The device can be turned into a grass cutter using the supplied grass blade. Any other use is deemed as being not in accordance with its intended use. The rechargeable grass and shrub cutter cannot replace a hedge cutter and should not be used as such! Wrong use This grass and shrub cutter is not intended for use in public grounds, parks, sporting arenas or in agri- culture and forestry The device must not be used for commercial purposes. Existing safety equipment may not be taken off or by-passed; for example the safety switch may not be xed. Do not use the device when it is raining and/or on a wet lawn. Safety and protective devices Danger - risk of injury! Safety and protective devices must not be disabled! Child lock The hole (5 mm) at the handle is designed for a padlock* ( 6). The padlock prevents unintended triggering of the device. *Notsupplied Product overview

Switch with child lock

Operating instructions Symbols on the device Attention! Special care required during use. Read the instructions before start-up! Protect the device from moisture! Do not expose it to the rain! Attention! Blades continue to run! Keep a distance from the danger area. Keep other persons away from the danger area!EN 12474 168_a Safety instructions Danger - risk of injury! Safety and protective devices must not be disabled! The user is responsible for accidents involving other persons and their property. Safety instructions for battery and charger Danger - risk of re and explosion! Do not open the device. (only when dispos- ing of the rechargeable battery) There is a danger of a short circuit. Use only original chargers from the manufacturer Do not throw the device into an open re Protect the device from heat and direct sunlight Check the housing, plug and cable for damage each time the charger is used. Do not use the device if it is damaged. Do not open the charger! Replace the charger in the event of a defect. Protect the device, battery and charger from moisture. Only charge indoors. Incorrect use can cause uid to escape from the battery. In case of contact, thoroughly rinse with water, and immediately see a doctor in case of contact with eyes. Safety instructions for operating Danger - risk of injury! Unintentional start-up can lead to severe injuries. Danger - risk of injury! The blades continue to run after the motor has been switched off! Children and persons who are not familiar with these operating instructions are not permitted to use the device Do not operate the device when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Prior to each use, check the device and battery charger for damage and have damaged parts replaced. Take any foreign bodies out of the working area before use. Wear suitable work clothing: Protective goggles Long trousers Robust, non-slip footwear Ensure that you have a sound footing when working. Keep other persons away from dangerous areas. Keep body, body parts and clothing away from the cutter area. Only work when there is adequate daylight or articial lighting. Move the device away from the body when working. Only remove cuttings when the motor is at a standstill. Never leave the device unattended when it is ready for operation. Check, after contact with foreign bodies, for dam- age to the rechargeable grass and shrub cutter. In the event of of serious damage, take the device to a AL-KO service centre. Commissioning Charge the battery Danger - risk of re and explosion! The charging device becomes warm when charging. Do not operate the device on an easily ammable ground or in a ammable environment. The device handle can become warm during the charging process. This is normal. The battery in the device is partially charged! Fully charge the battery before using it for the rst time. Do not use the device when charging. The battery can be charged in any state of charge. Interrupting the charging process does not adversely affect the battery.EN Translation of original user instructions

1. Connect the charger using the charging point on

the rechargeable grass and shrub cutter. (

2. Connect the charger to the mains supply.

The charging process starts when the green LED remains constantly illuminated. The battery is fully charged once the LED is no longer illuminated.

The temperature range for the charging process should between 0 °C and +45 °C. Maximum charging time: 4 h

3. Disconnect the plug from the charging device and

from the device. The battery is protected from overcharging and can thus remain connected to the mains supply. Operation Turn on the device

1. Push the die kill-switch forwards. ( 2-1)

2. Press the activating switch. (

3. You can release the kill switch whilst you press

the switch. A clicking sound can be heard after you have turned the device on. This is due to the mechanics and fully normal. Turn off the device

1. Release the activation switch.

2. Wait until the blade stops moving. The blade contin-

ues to run after the motor has been switched off! Changing the blade Danger - risk of injury! The blades continue to run after the motor has been switched off! Danger - risk of injury! Always put the blade protection into protection in place and wear protective gloves!

3. Press both unlocking buttons together to take out

4. Lubricate the gearbox enclosure with grease

5. Insert the blade into the mounting and press it

rmly into the base of the blade to click it into place.

6. Clean the blade with a brush or dry cloth. Remove

any impurities that may be present from the gear- box enclosure. (

Information on operation Only use if visibility is good. Only work with a sharp cutter blade. The operating time of the shrub cutter depends on the condition of the battery and the properties of the items being cut. Frequently switching the device on and off reduces the operating time. Storing the rechargeable grass and shrub cutter and charger Store the device in a place inaccessible to children and unauthorised persons. Only store the device with the blade protection attached. Do not place any other objects on the device. Store the device in a dry, frost-free location with an ambient temperature between 0 °C and +35 °C. Only store the device with the battery fully charged. Recharge the battery for approximately 2 hours after a 6-month storage period. The optimum temperature for storing the device is between 0 °C and 20 °C. Repairs Repairs must only be carried out at AL-KO service centres or authorised specialist rms. Only use original parts. Maintenance and care Danger - risk of injury! Always wear work gloves when carrying out maintenance on the cutter blade!EN 14474 168_a Danger - risk of injury! Turn off the device when carrying out mainte- nance work. The blades continue to move after the motor has been switched off. After cutting work, thoroughly clean the device with a hand brush or a cloth. Do not hose down the device with water! Water in- gress can damage the switch as well as the battery and the electric motor. Regularly check the cutter blade for damage. Replace stumps or damaged cutting blades before using it for the next time. Treat the cutting blade with oil or a lubricating spray after each use. Switch on the device briey to distrib- ute the oil better. Professional inspection is necessary: If the motor is blocked If the cutting blade is bent or damaged If the battery is damaged or drained Transport The battery has been tested according to the UN manual. This is why the battery is not subject to the national and international regulations concerning hazardous goods, whether as individual item or when tted to the device. Disposal Do not dispose of worn-out devices, batteries or rechargeable batteries in the household waste! Packaging, device and accessories are made of recycla- ble materials and are to be disposed of accordingly. The user is obligated to return the batteries and accumulators. The device can be disposed of at the dealer or at a waste disposal centre. Integrated batteries can only be removed for disposal. Removing the batteries: Discharge the device fully Take all screws in the housing Open the housing Disconnect the connections to the battery Take out the battery Recycle the battery in an environmentally-friendly manner. Fault remedy Wear working gloves during all maintenance work! Fault during operation Possible cause Solution Reduced motor performance Cutter blade is blunt Replace blade stumps with original parts The motor power fades although the battery is displayed as being fully charged Battery defective Consult AL-KO customer service Battery does not charge Battery defective Consult AL-KO customer service If faults are not listed in this table or you are unable rectify them yourself, please consult our customer service department. Only transport the battery in the device. Regulations in relation to hazardous goods may ap- ply when transporting several batteries. Never carry the device by the cutting blade. Only transport the device with the blade protection attached.EN Translation of original user instructions

GS 3,7 Li Multi Cutter EC declaration of conformity We herewith declare that this product, with the design we have introduced on the market, meets the requirements of the harmonized EC guidelines, EC safety standards and the standards applicable to this product. Product Rechargeable grass and shrub cutter Serial number G1821825 Manufacturer AL-KO Geräte GmbH Ichenhauser Str. 14 89359 KOETZ GERMANY Authorised agent Anton Eberle Ichenhauser Str. 14 89359 KOETZ GERMANY Type GS 3.7 Li Multi Cutter

EC guidelines 2006/42/EC 2004/108/EC 2000/14/EC 2006/95/EC Harmonized standards EN55014-1:2006 EN55014-2:1997 EN61000-3-2:1995 EN61000-3-3:1995 EN60745-1 EN60745-2-15AppendixK EN50366 EN60335-2-29 Acoustic power level Measured / guaranteed GS 3.7 Li Multi Cutter 77.5 / 78 dB(A) CE marking 2000/14/EC Appendix V Kötz, 2010-09-08 Antonio De Filippo, Managing Director Warranty We will rectify possible material and manufacturing faults on the device during the statutory period of limitation for warranty claims by means of repairs or replacement at our discretion. The period of limitation is governed by the laws of the country in which the device was purchased. Our guarantee is valid only if: The guarantee becomes invalid if: The device has been properly handled The operating instructions have been adhered to Original spare parts are used Efforts have been made to repair the device Technical modications have been made to the device The device has not been used for its intended purpose (e.g. commercial or municipal authority use) The guarantee does not include: Damage to paint work due to normal use Consumables that are marked in the spare parts list with the parameter xxx xxx

Internal combustion engines – separate warranty conditions of the respective engine manufacturer apply for these In the event of a warranty claim please contact your supplier or the nearest authorised customer service centre with this guarantee declaration and the purchasing receipt. This guarantee does not affect the legal warranty claims of the purchaser against the seller.