GT 4030 - Grass trimmer AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GT 4030 AL-KO

3.1.5 Use and handling of the rechargeable battery-operated tool .................................. 34

1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING

The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in- structions.

It is essential to carefully read through these operating instructions before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.

Always safeguard these operating instruc- tions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.

Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.

Comply with the safety and warning informa- tion in these operating instructions.

1.1 Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently dangerous situation which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. WARNING! Denotes a potentially dan- gerous situation which can result in fatal or serious in- jury if not avoided. CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dan- gerous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can result in material dam- age if not avoided. NOTE Special instructions for ease of under- standing and handling. 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION These operating instructions describe a hand- guided battery lawn trimmer.

This appliance is intended for trimming a lawn in non-commercial applications.

2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse

The appliance is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in farming and forestry.

2.3 Product overview (01)

The product overview (01) provides an overview of the appliance. No. Component 1 Upper hand grip 2 ON/OFF switch with unlock button 3 Rechargeable battery* 4 Charger with mains plug* 5 Auxiliary handle with tilt lever 6 Holder with replacement spool 7 Telescopic handle 8 Upper guide sleeve 9 Lower guide sleeve 10 Locking button for cutter head 11 Cutter head with motor 12 Plant protection bar 13 Guide wheel 14 Guard plate with line cutter 15 Spool

• not included in the scope of supply.

2.3.1 Adjustable telescopic handle

The lawn trimmer is equipped with an adjustable telescopic handle. This allows the appliance to be set to individual body sizes, and allows the motor head to be swivelled.442360_a 31 Product description

2.3.2 Swivelling and adjustable cutter head

The lawn trimmer has a swivelling cutter head with an adjustable angle.

An automatic tip function is integrated into the spool head, allowing the cutting line to be exten- ded while the motor is running.

2.4 Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can lead to seri- ous injury.

Have any defective safety and protective devices repaired.

Never disable safety and protective devices.

Protects the operator from the rotating cutting line and objects flying out.

2.4.2 Protective bracket

Protects plants and persons from the rotating cut- ting line. Also the cutting line is protected against excessive wear on walls during trimming.

NOTE The rechargeable battery and charging unit are not included in the scope of de- livery and must therefore be purchased separately. Rechargeable battery and charger must be pur- chased separately: Lithium ion battery max. 40 V, 4.0 Ah Battery Order No. 113280, Charger Order No.

Lithium ion battery max. 40 V, 5.0 Ah Battery Order No. 113524, Charger Order No.

2.6 Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning Pay special attention when handling this product. Read the operating instructions be- fore starting operation. Danger due to objects being thrown out! Keep other people out of the danger area. The distance between the appliance and persons not involved in the work must be at least 15 m in the entire area around the user. Protect the appliance from rain and moisture! Wear protective glasses and ear defenders! Remove the battery before making adjustments to or cleaning the ap- pliance, or before leaving the appli- ance unattended for a prolonged period.GB 32 GT 4030 Safety 3 SAFETY

instructions for power tools WARNING! Read all safety instruc- tions, instructions, illus- trations and technical data that are provided with this power tool. Failure to comply with the following instructions can lead to an electric shock, fire and/or series injuries.

Keep all safety instruc- tions and other instruc- tions for future refer- ence. The term "power tool" used in the safety instructions refers to mains-operated power tools (with mains line) and to battery- operated power tools (without mains line).

Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces such as on pipes, heaters, cookers and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.

Keep electrical tools out of the rain and away from moisture. Water getting into an electrical tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

3.1.2 Personal safety

Be alert, pay attention to what you are doing and take a cautious approach to working with a power tool. Do not use a power tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines. A moment's in- attentiveness when using the power tool can result in seri- ous injury.

Wear personal protective equipment, and always use safety goggles. The injury risk can be reduced by wear- ing personal protective equip- ment such as a dust mask, non-slip shoes, a protective helmet or ear defenders, de- pending on the type and ap- plication of the power tool.

Avoid starting to operate the appliance inadvertently. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connect- ing to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the power tool. Ac- cidents can be caused by leaving your finger on the switch when you carry the power tool or when you con- nect it to the power supply.442360_a 33 Safety

Remove the adjusting tools or spanner before you switch on the power tool. A tool or spanner that is in a ro- tating part of the power tool can cause injury.

Avoid an abnormal bodily posture. Make sure you can stand safely and keep your balance at all times. This will enable you to control the power tool better if something unexpected happens.

Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear baggy clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose cloth- ing, jewellery or long hair can be snagged on moving parts.

If dust extraction and catch- ment devices can be moun- ted, then these must be connected and correctly used. Using a dust extraction system can reduce the risk caused by dust.

Do not give yourself a false sense of safety; do not ig- nore the safety rules for power tools even if you are familiar with the power tool after using it many times. One careless action can lead to serious injuries within seconds.

3.1.3 Use and handling of the

Do not overload the power tool. Use the appropriate power tool for the job you are doing. Using the appro- priate power tool will enable you to work more effectively and safely in the specified performance range.

Do not use a power tool if it has a defective switch. A power tool that can no longer be switched on or off is dan- gerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the socket and/or remove the battery before you make adjustments to the appli- ance, replace parts or put the power tool away. This precautionary measure will prevent the power tool from starting inadvertently.

Keep unused power tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow people to use the power tool if they are not familiar with it or have not read these instructions. Power tools are dangerous if they are used by inexperi- enced people.

Look after power tools and the insertion tool with care. Check whether movingGB 34 GT 4030 Safety parts function perfectly and do not stick, whether there are any broken parts or parts that are damaged in such a way that the function of the power tool is im- paired. Have damaged parts repaired before using the power tool. Many accidents are caused by failure to main- tain power tools properly.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Carefully main- tained cutting tools with sharper cutting edges are less likely to stick and are easier to control.

Use power tools, accessor- ies, insertion tools, etc. ac- cording to these instruc- tions. When doing so, take account of the working con- ditions and the activity to be undertaken. Using power tools for applications other than the intended purpose can result in dangerous situ- ations.

Keep the grips and grip sur- faces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery grips and grip surfaces pre- vent safe operation and con- trol of the power tool in un- foreseen situations.

3.1.4 Safety in the workplace

Keep your working area clean, and make sure it is well illuminated. Untidiness or dimly lit working areas can lead to accidents.

Do not work with the power tool in a potentially explos- ive atmosphere with the presence of flammable li- quids, gases or dust. Power tools give rise to sparks that can ignite the dust or vapours.

Keep children and other people away from the power tool when using it. If you are distracted, you may lose con- trol of the power tool.

3.1.5 Use and handling of the

rechargeable battery- operated tool

Only recharge batteries with chargers that are recom- mended by the manufac- turer. Using a charger inten- ded for one particular type of rechargeable battery with a different type of rechargeable battery represents a fire risk.

Only use batteries in the power tools that are inten- ded for this purpose. Using other batteries can lead to in- juries and represents the risk of fire.442360_a 35 Safety

Keep the unused re- chargeable battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could short-circuit the con- tacts. A short circuit between the rechargeable battery con- tacts can result in burns or fire.

Incorrect use can result in fluid leaking out of the re- chargeable battery. Avoid coming into contact with it. In case of inadvertent con- tact, rinse off with water. If the fluid gets into your eyes, additionally seek medical assistance. Leaking rechargeable battery fluid can lead to skin irritations or burns.

Do not use a damaged or changed rechargeable bat- tery. Damaged or changed batteries can behave unpre- dictably and lead to fire, ex- plosion or a risk of injury.

Do not expose a re- chargeable battery to fire or high temperatures. Fire or temperatures over 130°C can cause an explosion.

Comply with all of the in- structions for charging, and never charge the re- chargeable battery or the rechargeable battery-oper- ated tool outside of the tem- perature range specified in the operating instructions. Incorrect charging or charging outside of the permissible temperature range can des- troy the rechargeable battery and increase the risk of fire.

For your own safety, only have your power tool re- paired by qualified special- ist personnel using genuine spare parts. This ensures that the power tool remains safe.

Never maintain damaged batteries. All rechargeable battery maintenance should only ever be undertaken by the manufacturer or author- ised customer service points.GB 36 GT 4030 Safety

3.2 Safety instructions for

relating to operation WARNING! Risk due to electromag- netic field This power tool produces an electromagnetic field during operation. Under certain circumstances, this field may impair active or passive medical implants.

In order to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that any persons fitted with medical implants should consult their doc- tor and the manufac- turer of the medical im- plant before operating the power tool.

Always operate the machine with two hands.

Always keep hand and feet away from the cutting device, above all when switching on the motor.

Wait for the cutting device to come to a standstill after the motor has been switched off.

Only remove cuttings when the motor and cutting device are at a standstill.

Because of danger of cutting injuries, do not touch the line cutter with unprotected hands.

After pulling out a new line, al- ways bring the appliance into its normal working position before switching it on.

Do not use a metallic cutting line.

Always keep the guard plate, spool head and motor clear of mowing residues.

People who are not familiar with the appliance should practice handling it while the motor is turned off.

When working on a slope:

Never work on a smooth and slippery slope.

Always mow across the slope, never down or up.

Always stand below the cutting device.

After contact with a foreign object:

Switch off the motor.

Check the machine for damage.

3.2.2 Noise pollution

A certain level of noise exposure from this appliance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at approved442360_a 37 Safety and specified time periods. Ob- serve rest periods as necessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protection and protection of per- sons in the vicinity, appropriate hearing protection must be worn.

3.2.3 Vibration load

WARNING! Danger due to vibration The actual magnitude of the vibration emissions during the use of the appliance may deviate from that stated by the manufacturer. Observe the following influencing factors before or during use:

Is the appliance being used as intended?

Is the material being cut or processed in the proper manner?

Is the appliance in a proper condition of use?

Is the cutting tool prop- erly sharpened or is the correct cutting tool in- stalled?

Are the handle grips and any optional vibra- tion grips mounted, and are they firmly attached to the appliance?

Only operate the appliance at the motor speed required for the respective work. Avoid us- ing the maximum speed in or- der to reduce noise and vibra- tions.

The noise and vibrations of the appliance can increase due to improper use and maintenance. This leads to damage of the health. In this case, immediately switch off the appliance and have it re- paired by an authorised ser- vice workshop.

The degree of stress due to vibration depends on the work to be performed or on the use that the appliance is put to. Estimate the stress and plan appropriate work breaks. This considerably reduces stress due to vibration over the en- tire working time.

Extensive use of the appli- ance exposes the operator to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory issues ("white fin- gers"). To avoid this risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, immedi- ately consult a physician. These symptoms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, itching, pain, reducedGB 38 GT 4030 Safety muscular strength, changes in the colour or condition of the skin. Normally these condi- tions affect the fingers, hands or pulse. The risk increases at low temperatures.

Take long breaks during your working day so you can re- cover from the noise and the vibrations. Plan your work in such a way that the use of ap- pliances that generate strong vibrations is spread over sev- eral days.

If you notice an unpleasant sensation or discolouration of the skin on your hands when using the appliance, stop work immediately. Take sufficient work breaks. Without suffi- cient breaks, a hand/arm vi- bration syndrome can occur.

Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibrations. Main- tain the appliance according to the instructions in the oper- ating instructions.

If the appliance is used fre- quently, contact your dealer to purchase anti-vibration ac- cessories (e.g. handles).

Avoid working with the appli- ance at temperatures below 10°C. Define how the vibra- tion load can be limited in a work plan.

3.2.4 Safety information

regarding the rechargeable battery This section mentions all the ba- sic safety and warning informa- tion to be heeded when using the rechargeable battery. Read these instructions.

Only use the rechargeable battery as designated, i.e. for AL-KO rechargeable battery- driven appliances. Only charge the rechargeable bat- tery with the AL-KO charging unit provided.

Only unpack the new re- chargeable battery from the original packaging when it is to be used.

Fully charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time and always use the specified charger. Comply with the details given in these instructions for use for char- ging the rechargeable battery.

Do not use the rechargeable battery in environments where there is a potential risk of ex- plosion and/or fire.

Do not expose the re- chargeable battery to mois- ture and humidity when in use with the appliance.442360_a 39 Safety

Protect the rechargeable bat- tery from heat, oil and fire to prevent it being damaged so no vapours and electrolyte li- quids can escape.

Do not subject the re- chargeable battery to impacts or throw it.

Do not use the rechargeable battery when soiled or wet. Before use, clean and dry the rechargeable battery with a dry, clean cloth.

Do not open, dismantle or crush the rechargeable bat- tery. There is a danger of electric shock and short-cir- cuit.

This rechargeable battery must not be used by unau- thorised persons unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to use the rechargeable bat- tery. Unauthorised persons in- clude, for example:

Persons (including chil- dren) with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude

Persons who have no ex- perience and/or knowledge of the rechargeable battery.

Children must be supervised and instructed so they do not play with the rechargeable battery.

Do not leave the rechargeable battery permanently in the charger. For prolonged stor- age, remove the rechargeable battery from the charger.

When not in use, remove the rechargeable batteries from the operated appliances.

Dry the unused rechargeable battery and store in a closed place. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Unauthorised persons and children must not have access to the re- chargeable battery.

Only use the appliance as designated, i.e. for charging the intended rechargeable batteries. Only charge original rechargeable batteries from AL-KO in the charging unit.GB 40 GT 4030 Safety

Before each use, inspect the entire appliance – and espe- cially the mains cable and the rechargeable battery compart- ment – for damage. Only use the appliance when it is in a proper working order.

Do not use the appliance in environments where there is a potential risk of explosion and/ or fire.

Only operate the appliance in- doors and do not expose it to moisture and humidity.

Always place the charging unit on a well ventilated and non-inflammable surface be- cause it heats up during the charging process. Keep the ventilation slots clear and do not cover the appliance.

Before connecting the char- ging unit, make sure that the mains voltage matches the voltage stated in the "Tech- nical data".

Only use the mains cable for connecting the charging unit, not for other purposes. Do not carry the charging unit by the mains cable and do not re- move the power plug from the power outlet by pulling on the mains cable.

Protect the mains cable from heat, oil and sharp edges to prevent it being damaged.

Do not use the charging unit and rechargeable battery when soiled or wet. Before us- ing the appliance, clean and dry the rechargeable battery.

Do not open the charging unit or rechargeable battery. There is a danger of electric shock and short-circuit.

For your own safety, have your appliance repaired by qualified specialist personnel only using original spare parts.

This appliance must not be used by unauthorised persons unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed on how to use the appliance. Unauthorised persons in- clude, for example:

Persons (including chil- dren) with limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude

Persons who have no ex- perience and/or knowledge of the appliance.

Children must be supervised and instructed so they do not play with the appliance.442360_a 41 Installation

Dry unused appliances and store in a closed place. Unau- thorised persons and children must not have access to the appliance. 4 INSTALLATION WARNING! Danger if assembly is not carried out com- pletely! Operation of an incom- pletely assembled appli- ance can result in serious injury.

Only operate the appli- ance when it is fully as- sembled.

Do not insert the battery into the appliance until it is fully assembled.

Check that all safety and protective devices are in place and func- tioning correctly before switching on.

4.1 Installing the guard plate (02)

1. Push guard plate (02/1) onto cutter head (02/

2. The guard plate must engage audibly on the

3. Ensure that the line is hanging freely.

4.2 Installing auxiliary handle (01, 03)

The holder (01/6) of the auxiliary handle is moun- ted on the telescopic handle. The supplied re- placement spool is integrated into the holder. The angle of the handle can be individually adjus- ted using the tip lever.

5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery

CAUTION! Danger of fire during charging! Due to heating of the char- ger, there is a danger of fire if it is placed on an in- flammable surface and is not adequately ventilated.

Always use the charger on a non-inflammable surface or in a non-com- bustible environment.

If available: Keep the ventilation slots free. NOTE Fully charge the rechargeable battery before using it for the first time. The re- chargeable battery can be charged in any charge status. Interrupting charging does not damage the rechargeable bat- tery. NOTE When charging, the rechargeable bat- tery is protected from overcharging due to automatic detection of the charge status and thus can remain connected to the charging unit for some time, but not permanently.GB 42 GT 4030 Operation The temperature range for charging should be between 5°C and +45°C. The charging time for full charging is max. 120 minutes. If the operating time of the rechargeable battery is reduced in spite of it being fully charged, the rechargeable battery is at the end of its service life and must be replaced by a new original rechargeable battery. For more information about charging the battery, refer to the separate instructions for the battery and the charger.

5.2 Removing transport guard from line

cutter Remove the transport guard from the line cutter before putting the appliance into operation for the first time. 6 OPERATION WARNING! Risk of injury due to de- taching appliance parts Appliance parts detaching during operation can lead to serious injury.

Before turning the appli- ance on, check that all the parts of the appli- ance are firmly tightened.

Attach cutting tools so that they cannot detach during operation.

6.1 Inserting and removing rechargeable

battery (04, 05) Inserting rechargeable battery (04)

1. Push rechargeable battery (04/2) into battery

slot (04/1) until it engages (04/a). Removing rechargeable battery (05)

1. Press (05/a) and hold unlock button (05/1).

2. Pull out (05/b) rechargeable battery (05/2).

6.2 Adjusting telescopic handle (06)

1. Turn upper locking sleeve (06/1) to the right

2. Adjust telescopic handle (06/2) individually to

a comfortable height. The telescopic handle can be extended by approx. 10cm (06/b).

3. Screw locking sleeve tight (06/c).

6.3 Swivelling cutter head (07, 08)

For trimming lawn edges, for example, it is pos- sible to swivel the cutter head through 180° (07, 08).

1. Pull telescopic handle (07/1) slightly upwards

2. At the same time, turn cutter head (07/2)

through 180° (07/b) until it engages.

3. Allow the telescopic handle to slide down and

6.4 Tilting cutter head (09)

By changing the pivot angle, it is also possible to trim areas that are difficult to access, e.g. under benches, overhangs, etc.

1. Press (09/a) locking button (09/1).

2. Allow cutter head (09/2) to engage at the de-

2. Hold the appliance with both hands. Do not

rest the cutter head on the ground when do- ing this.

3. Hold auxiliary handle (01/5) in one hand and

upper grip (01/1) in the other hand.

6. Allow the lawn trimmer to run at idling speed

for a few moments. This causes the cutting line to be cut off to the correct length.

7. The appliance switches off when the ON/OFF

switch is released.442360_a 43 Working behaviour and working technique (11, 12, 14) WARNING! Danger of cutting injur- ies After the appliance has been switched off, the spool head continues to rotate for a few seconds. Reaching into the spool head during this time can result in cutting injuries.

Wait until the spool head has come to a complete standstill.

6.6 Prolonging the cutting line during

operation (13) The cutting line shortens during operation and frays out.

1. Tap spool head (13/1) on the lawn from time

to time. This unwinds a piece of new cutting line from the spool and the line cutter cuts off the used line end.

7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND

Switch on the appliance and allow to run at idling speed for a few moments.

First hold the appliance above the grass to be cut and then lower slowly to avoid over- loading.

Tilt the appliance slightly forwards (approx. 30°) to mow with the tip of the cutting line. Walk forwards slowly (11).

When mowing, swivel the appliance evenly to the right and left (11).

Long grass must be mown in several passes. Always proceed from top to bottom(12).

The appliance cuts best at very high speed. Therefore, do not overload the appliance by cutting long grass.

If the appliance is overloaded in long grass, the line will be blocked. Immediately lift the appliance so it releases. Otherwise, the mo- tor could be permanently damaged.

Do not move the appliance directly against hard obstacles (e.g. walls), but mow side- ways. This protects the cutting line (14).

Keep the appliance away from sensitive plants. Fold the plant protection bar into the horizontal position.

8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING! Danger of cutting injur- ies Danger of cutting injuries when reaching into sharp- edged, moving appliance parts and into cutting tools.

Before maintenance, care and cleaning work, always switch off the appliance. Remove the rechargeable battery.

Always wear protective gloves during mainten- ance, care and cleaning work. NOTE Repair work is only allowed to be carried out by expert workshops or our AL-KO service centres.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or mois- ture. Do not spray with water.

After every use, clean the housing and cut- ting blades with a brush or cloth. Do not use water and/or aggressive cleaning agents or solvents – risk of corrosion and damage to the plastic parts.

After every use, remove the rechargeable battery and inspect the appliance for dam- age.

Do not use the appliance if the blade of the line cutter is missing or damaged.

Always keep the guard plate, spool head and motor clear of mowing residues.GB 44 GT 4030 Storage

Inspect all bolts for tightness.

Inspect the electrical contacts of the appli- ance for corrosion, clean with a fine wire brush if necessary and then spray with a con- tact spray.

8.1 Changing the spool (10)

Replacement spool: GT 4030 Art. No. 113349. Precondition: The appliance must be switched off and the rechargeable battery removed from the appliance. Inserting and removing the spool

1. Take the replacement spool out of holder

2. Press (10/a) the two unlock buttons (10/1) at

the same time and remove cover (10/5).

spring (10/3) is installed again.

5. Thread the cutting line outwards through

opening (10/6) of the spool head.

6. Fit cover (10/5) and press on until it engages.

7. Install the rechargeable battery in the appli-

ance. Bring the cutting line to the required length (13).

1. Switch on the appliance.

2. Tap (13/a) spool head (13/1) on the lawn

from time to time. This unwinds a piece of new cutting line from the spool.

3. Switch off the appliance and wait until the

cutter head has come to a standstill.

4. Check the line length.

5. Repeat the previous steps until the cutting

line has the required length. 9 STORAGE Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use and – if present – attach all covers. Store the ap- pliance in a dry, lockable place out of the reach of children.

Hang up the lawn trimmer by its handle. This avoids placing unnecessary load on the cut- ter head. Carry out the following jobs before intervals in work lasting for longer than 30 days:

Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in a dry place.

9.1 Storage of battery and charger

DANGER! Danger of explosion and fire! Persons will be fatally or severely injured if the re- chargeable battery ex- plodes because it was stored in front of naked flames or heat sources.

Store the rechargeable battery in cool and dry conditions, but not in front of naked flames or heat sources. NOTE When charging, the rechargeable bat- tery is protected from overcharging due to automatic detection of the charge status and thus can remain connected to the charging unit for some time, but not permanently.

Store the rechargeable battery in a dry, frost- free place at an ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C and with a charge state of approx. 40 - 60%.

Do not store the rechargeable battery in the vicinity of metallic objects or of objects con- taining acid to avoid the risk of short-circuit.

Recharge the rechargeable battery for ap- prox. 2 hours after approx. 6 months’ stor- age. 10 TRANSPORT NOTE The nominal energy of the rechargeable battery is more than 100Wh. Therefore, observe the following transport instruc- tions.442360_a 45 Disposal The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the appliance is subject to the hazardous goods law, but can be transported under simplified condi- tions:

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.

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 mandat- ory 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

Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable battery in an undamaged condition.

For transporting the rechargeable battery, only use the original cardboard box or a suit- able hazardous goods cardboard box (not re- quired for rechargeable batteries with a nom- inal energy less than 100Wh).

Tape off exposed rechargeable battery con- tacts to avoid a short circuit.

Secure the rechargeable battery against shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to the rechargeable battery.

Ensure the correct marking and documenta- tion of the shipment for transport or shipping (e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).

Check in advance that transport with the se- lected service provider is possible and indic- ate the shipment. We recommend involving a hazardous goods specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also heed any further national regulations. 11 DISPOSAL Information on the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)

Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.

Used batteries or rechargeable batter- ies that are not installed permanently in the old appliance must be removed be- fore disposal. Their disposal is regu- lated by the battery law.

Owners or users of electrical and elec- tronic appliances are obliged by law to return them after use.

The end user bears personal respons- ibility for deleting his personal data from the old appliance to be disposed of. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that electrical and electronic appliances may not be disposed of in the household rubbish. Electrical and electronic appliances can be handed in at no charge at the following places:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of electrical appliances (sta- tionary and online) provided traders are ob- liged to take them back or offer this voluntar- ily. These statements only apply to appliances that are installed and sold in the countries of the European Union and are subject to European Dir- ective 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may ap- ply to the disposal of electrical and electronic ap- pliances in countries outside the European Union.GB 46 GT 4030 After-Sales / Service Information on German Battery Act (BattG)

Used batteries and rechargeable bat- teries do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and dis- posed of separately.

For safe removal of batteries or re- chargeable batteries from the electrical appliance and for information on their type or chemical system, follow the fur- ther information within the operating or installation instructions.

Owners or users of batteries and re- chargeable batteries are obliged by law to return them after use. The return is limited to the handover of customary household quantities. Used batteries can contain harmful substances or heavy metals that can cause damage to the en- vironment and human health. Reuse of the used batteries and use of the resources contained therein contributes to the protection of these two essential commodities. The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin means that batteries and rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household rubbish. In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow- ing:

Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury

Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002% cad- mium

Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004% lead Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be handed in at the following places at no charge:

Public service disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal building yards)

Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable batteries

Disposal points of the common take-back system for the used batteries of appliances

Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a member of the common take-back system) These statements apply only to rechargeable bat- teries and batteries that are sold in the countries of the European Union and that are subject to European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provi- sions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries and batteries in countries outside the European Union. 12 AFTER-SALES / SERVICE In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest AL- KOService Centre. These can be found on the Internet at: www.al-ko.com/service-contacts442360_a 47 Help in case of malfunction

13 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

CAUTION! Risk of injury Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

Always wear protective gloves during maintenance, care and cleaning work. Malfunction Cause Remedy Additional cutting line is not supplied. Spool is empty. Change the spool. Engine does not run. Rechargeable battery is flat. Charge the rechargeable battery. Rechargeable battery miss- ing or rechargeable battery not seated correctly. Insert the rechargeable battery cor- rectly. Power supply is interrupted. 1. Remove the battery.

2. Clean the plug contacts of the ap-

pliance. The motor protection switch has switched off the motor due to overload. Wait until the motor protection switch enables the motor again. Motor keeps cutting out.

ON/OFF switch is defect- ive. Contact an AL-KO service centre. Motor running, but the cutting blade does not move. Appliance faults Contact an AL-KO service centre. Appliance vibrates unusually. Spool is contaminated. Clean the spool, renew it if necessary. Appliance faults Contact an AL-KO service centre. Rechargeable battery operat- ing time is significantly shorter. Grass is too long or too wet.

Cut the grass at a greater height.

Let the grass dry. Cutting height is too low. Cut the grass at a greater height. The service life of the re- chargeable battery has ex- pired. Replace the rechargeable battery. Only use genuine accessories from the manufacturer. Rechargeable battery cannot be charged. Rechargeable battery con- tacts are dirty. Contact an AL-KO service centre. Rechargeable battery or charging unit is defective. Order spare parts. Contact an AL-KO service centre. Rechargeable battery is too hot. Allow the battery to cool down.GB 48 GT 4030 Guarantee NOTE If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our customer service. 14 GUARANTEE We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased. Our warranty promise applies only if:

These operating instructions are heeded

The appliance is handled correctly

Original spare parts have been used The warranty becomes void in the case of:

Unauthorised repair attempts

Unauthorised technical modifications

Non-intended use The guarantee excludes:

Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear

Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur- chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the ori- ginal proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser's statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

15 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY