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USER MANUAL HT 700 AL-KO

INFORMATION I MANUALS I SERVICE QUALITY FOR LIFE Garden + Hobby

AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany

This documentation is allowed to-also in excerpts-only with express authorization of the AL-KO KOBER GROUP duplicates or

third accessible is done. Technical alterations of infl uence of the function reservations.

D: Gebrauchsanleitung 4

Read these operating instructions before start- 

ing operation. This is a precondition for safe

working and fl awless operation.

Observe the safety warnings in this documenta-

tion and on the machine.

The operating instructions must be kept in a 

safe place for future reference and passed on to

any subsequent operators.

Explanation of symbols

Following these safety warnings carefully can

prevent personal injury and/or material damage.

Special instructions for greater ease of under-

standing and improved handling.

The camera symbol refers to illustrations.

This hedge trimmer is intended exclusively for non-

commercial trimming of hedges, shrubs and bushes.

Using this machine for any other or additional pur-

pose is considered contrary to its designated use.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any dam-

age resulting from such use.

Safety equipment must not be removed or by- 

passed, e.g. by tying down the switches on the

Do not use the machine in the rain or on wet 

The machine must not be used commercially.

Safety and protective equipment

Danger – risk of injury!

Safety and protective equipment must not be

A hole (5 mm) is provided on the rear actuating lever

for fi tting a padlock* ( 5). The padlock prevents the

machine from being switched on unintentionally.

Risk of injury if the handguard is not installed!

Never start up the machine without the hand-

The hedge trimmer can only be operated using both

hands at the same time.

About this handbook 12

Safety and protective equipment 12

Maintenance and care 18

2 Screws for fastening the handguard 8 Cable strain relief

3 Handguard 9 Clamping bolt & washer for adjustable hand grip

4 Front hand grip with switch 10 Blade cover

5 Spirit level 11 Operating instructions

6 Rear hand grip with switch

Meaning of symbols on the machine

Wear safety goggles.

Caution! Handle carefully.

Read the operating instructions and operate the machine accordingly

Immediately disconnect the plug from the mains if the cable is damaged or severed!

Do not expose the machine to rain.Translation of original user instructions

Cutting thickness 24 mm 24 mm

Total weight 4.1 kg 4.5 kg

Vibrations measured at hand grip* 4.8 m/s² 4.1 m/s²

* The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be

used for comparing one tool with another.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

The vibration emission during actual use of

the power tool can differ from the declared

total value depending on the ways in which

Read all safety warnings and all instruc-

Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-

tions may result in electric shock, fi re and/

Save all warnings and instructions for future

Caution - Risk of injury!

Safety/protection devices should not be

Caution - Danger of electrocution!

If the cable has been cut or is damaged,

disconnect the plug from the mains supply

Use the equipment only if it is in correct

operating condition! Before using, check

the machine, cable and plug for damage;

any damaged parts must be repaired or

replaced at a specialised repair centre.15

Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

fl ammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite

Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to loose control.

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 

Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools.

Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-

ed surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ran-

ges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the po-

wer tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges and moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the

risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for outdoor

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use redu-

ces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp locati-

on is unavoidable, use a residual current

device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

Stay alert, wat  ch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a pow-

er tool. Do not use a power tool while you

are tired or under the infl uence of drugs,

alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal

Use personal protective equipment. Al-

ways wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connec-

ting to power source, picking up or carry-

Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have

the switch on invites accidents.Translation of original user instructions

Remove any adjusting key or wrench befo- 

re turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

part of the power tool may result in perso-

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-rela-

Power tool use and care

Do not  force the power tool. Use the cor-

rect power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was desi-

Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be

Disconnect the tool from the power source

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfami-

liar with the power tool or these instruc-

tions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-

ment or binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts and any other condition that may

affect the power tool’s operation.If dama-

ged, have the power tool repaired before

Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-

tions, taking into account the working con-

ditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations diffe-

rent from those intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

Have your power tool serviced by a qua- 

lifi ed repair person using only identical

This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.17

Danger – risk of injury!

The machine must not be operated before as-

sembly work has been completed!

Observe the safety instructions for operation!

Adjust the front hand grip.1.

Pull out the quick-release levera.

Move the hand grip to the desired positionb.

Push the quick-release lever back inc.

Plug the power cable into the mains power

3. Grip the front hand grip with one hand, then grip

the rear hand grip with the other hand.

4. Press the switches on both hand grips (

the machine will start.

5. Keep both switches pressed while working.

6. The hedge trimmer will stop immediately if one

of the switches is released.

Always cut both sides of the hedge fi rst, before 

This will prevent cut material from falling into

areas that have not yet been cut.

The built-in spirit level facilitates cutting along

a straight line ( 5).

Hedges should always be cut in a trapezoid

shape. This prevents the lower branches from

Repair work may only be carried out by compe- 

tent specialist workshops or our AL-KO Service

Safety instructions for operation

Always operate the machine with both 

Keep body and clothing away from cutting

When leaving unattended / transporting

Switch the machine off.

Pull out the mains plug. 

Push on the safety cover. 

Never hold the machine by the blade. 

Only carry the machine by the hand grip. 

The domestic mains voltage must match 

the mains voltage specifi cations in the

Always use the special cable strain relief

for the extension lead.

Always keep the cable out of the cutting 

area and routed away from the machine.

The camera symbol refers to illustrations on

Fasten the handguard to the housing using the 1.

Pull the hand grip apart slightly and push it onto 2.

2a). The toothing must click

Pull out the quick-release lever on the hand grip 3.

and hold it in place.(

Push the clamping bolt through the hand grip 4.

and housing and screw it into the quick-release

Screw the clamping bolt in so far that the quick-5.

release lever can be pushed against the hand

grip with little force.

Route the extension lead through the strain 6.

Fault Possible cause Solution

Machine does not work No power supply Check fuse / extension lead

Machine cable defective Contact AL-KO Service Centre

Machine cuts out intermit-

Extension lead damaged Check extension lead

ON/OFF switch defective Contact AL-KO Service Centre

Internal fault Contact AL-KO Service Centre

Motor runs but blades do

Internal fault Contact AL-KO Service Centre

Blades blunt Contact AL-KO Service Centre

Notching on blades Contact AL-KO Service Centre

In the case of faults that are not listed in this table, or faults that you cannot rectify without assistance, please

contact our customer service department.

The blade cover can be used as a wall-mount-

ed holder for the hedge trimmer.

Make sure that the screws are tightened

Always unplug the machine from the mains for

Always attach the blade cover before storing 

Store the machine in a dry condition and out of 

reach of children and unauthorised persons.

Secure the machine with a padlock* (

Machines, batteries and rechargeable

batteries that are no longer required

must not be disposed of with household

Packaging, machine and accessories are manufac-

tured using recyclable materials and must be disposed

Maintenance and care

Danger of electrocution!

Always unplug from the mains before com-

mencing any maintenance or preventive

Danger – risk of injury!

Always wear protective gloves when carrying

out maintenance or preventive maintenance

Always clean the blade and housing with a 1.

brush or cloth after use. Do not use water

and/or aggressive cleaning agents – risk of

Lightly oil the cutter bar with a suitable pre-2.

Check that all screws are tightened securely.3.

Check blade regularly. 4.

Contact AL-KO Service Centre in the case of:

We will eliminate any material defects or manufacturing defects in the machine during the statutory period of limita-

tion for warranty claims; at our discretion, this will be effected either by repair or replacement. The period of limita-

tion is determined in accordance with the laws of the country in which the machine was purchased.

Fulfi lment of our warranty obligations is conditional on:

The warranty is nullifi ed in the following cases:

Correct use of the machine 

Observation of the operating instructions 

Use of original spare parts 

Attempted repairs to the machine 

Technical modifi cations to the machine 

(e.g. commercial or municipal use)

The following are not covered by the warranty:

Damage to paintwork attributable to normal wear 

Wearing parts indicated by  XXX XXX

on the spare parts card

Internal combustion engines – These are covered by the separate warranty provisions of the relevant

In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your dealer or local authorised customer service centre with this

warranty declaration and proof of purchase. The statutory rights of the purchaser with respect to claims against the

vendor in the case of defects are not affected by this warranty declaration.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that this product, in the form marketed by us, meets the requirements of the harmonised

EU directives, the EU safety standards and the product-specifi c standards.

Authorised representative

2006/42/EC (from 29.12.09)

2000/14/EC Harmonised standards

measured / guaranteed

HT 600 Flexible Cut 107 / 107 dB(A)

HT 700 Flexible Cut 103 / 103 dB(A)

Conformity assessment

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