MH 350 - Milling machine AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MH 350 AL-KO

1.2 Legends and signal words ................. 16

2.4 Safety and protective devices ............ 17

3.3 Safety of persons, animals and prop-

erty ..................................................... 18

3.4 Safety in the workplace ...................... 19

3.5 Handling of petrol and oil ................... 19

5.1 Stopping the motor and switching off . 20

1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING

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

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 Symbols on the title page

Symbol Meaning It is essential to read through these operating instructions carefully be- fore start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free han- dling. Operating instructions Never operate the petrol powered device in the vicinity of open flames or heat sources.

1.2 Legends and signal words

DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger- ous situation which will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.463054_i 17 Product description WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger- ous situation which can result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided. CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can result in material damage if not avoided. NOTE Special instructions for ease of un- derstanding and handling. 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This appliance can be used for:

working pre-loosened ground. Only work with the appliance when it is fully as- sembled. This appliance is intended solely for use in non- commercial applications. Any other use (as well as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re- garded as contrary to the intended use and will result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse

The tool is designed neither for commercial use in public parks and sports facilities, nor for use in farming and forestry. Above all, note:

This appliance is not suitable for reworking solid ground, e.g. compacted lawn.

Even during correct use of the appliance, there is always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex- cluded. Depending on the use, the following po- tential risks can be derived from the type and construction of the appliance:

Physical damage caused by hand-arm vibra- tions when the appliance is used for long pe- riods or is not serviced as specified.

Throwing out of earth and small stones.

Lacerations from reaching into the rotating cultivator blades.

2.4 Safety and protective devices

WARNING! Risk of injury. Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can result in serious injury.

Have any defective safety and protective de- vices repaired.

Never disable safety and protective devices.

The guard plate (01/8) protects the operator from the rotating cultivator blades and objects that are thrown out.

2.5 Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning Read the operating instructions be- fore starting operation. Rotating tool! Keep your hands and feet away.

2.6 Product overview (01)

The product overview (01) provides an overview of the appliance. No. Component 1 Clutch lever 2 Throttle lever 3 Reverse lever 4 Starter cable 5 Transport wheel 6 Cultivator blades 7 Protective discs 8 Guard plate 9 Depth skidGB 18 MH350-4 | MH350-9 LM | MH4001 R Safety instructions 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER! Danger of fatal injury and dan- ger of extremely severe injury! Lack of knowl- edge of the safety instructions and operating in- structions can lead to extremely serious and even fatal injury.

Observe all safety instructions and instruc- tions for use in these operating instructions as well the operating instructions which are referred to before you start using the appli- ance.

Keep all supplied documents in a safe place for future reference.

Danger of fatal injury from gas poisoning The exhaust fumes from the cultivator con- tain carbon monoxide which can kill a person in a few minutes. Observe the following be- fore and during use:

Only operate the cultivator in the open air, never indoors.

Do not inhale the motor exhaust gases.

Only use the cultivator if it is in perfect techni- cal condition.

Do not disable safety and protective devices.

Wear hearing protection.

Carefully read and follow these operating in- structions and the operating instructions for the motor. Learn how to stop the cultivator quickly.

Young people under 16years of age and per- sons who are not familiar with the operating instructions are not allowed to use the culti- vator. Observe any country-specific safety regulations regarding the minimum age of the user.

Comply with any country-specific regulations or regulations on operating hours.

Do not operate the cultivator when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

3.2 Appliance safety

Use the appliance only under the following conditions:

The appliance is not soiled.

The appliance show no signs of damage.

All controls function properly.

Do not overload the device. It is intended for light work in the private sector. Overload can lead to damage to the appliance.

Never operate the appliance with worn or de- fective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufactur- er. If the appliance is operated with worn or defective parts, guarantee claims against the manufacturer are excluded.

Repair work is only allowed to be carried out by expert workshops or our service centres.

3.3 Safety of persons, animals and property

Only use the cultivator for its intended pur- pose. Any non-intended use can lead to inju- ry and property damage.

The user is responsible for accidents involv- ing other people and their property.

Keep third parties out of the danger area.

Only switch on the cultivator if there are no persons or animals in the working area.

Maintain a safe distance from persons or ani- mals, or switch off the cultivator if persons or animals approach.

Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the culti- vator towards persons and animals or to- wards flammable products and objects.

Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles when the cultivator is running. Injuries can occur due to rotating appliance parts.

Always switch the cultivator off when not in use, e.g. when changing the work area, during service and maintenance, and when filling with the petrol/oil mixture.

Do not operate the cultivator in poorly venti- lated working areas (e.g. a garage). The ex- haust gases contain poisonous carbon mon- oxide as well as other harmful substances.

Immediately switch off the cultivator if there is an accident in order to avoid further injuries and/or property damage.

Never operate the cultivator with worn or de- fective parts. Worn or defective parts can cause serious injuries.

Only use genuine spare parts and genuine accessories.

Keep the cultivator out of the reach of chil- dren.

Do not allow children and adolescents to play with the cultivator.463054_i 19 Safety instructions

Do not change the motor governor settings.

3.4 Safety in the workplace

Work only in daylight or under very bright arti- ficial light.

Only operate the appliance on solid and level ground and not on sharp inclines.

The appliance should not be used on rocky terrain.

Always operate parallel to the slope.

Do not operate the appliance up or down the slope, as well as on slopes with a gradient of more than 10°.

Pay attention to stability.

Remove foreign bodies from the working ar- ea.

Do not place your hands and feet close to any rotating parts.

Never lift or carry the appliance when the mo- tor is running.

No one should be standing in front of the ap- pliance and/or cultivator blades when starting the motor – the drive of the cultivator blades must be turned off.

When attaching and removing the transport wheel and/or when adjusting the depth skid, the motor must be turned off and the cultiva- tor blades must be upright.

When moving the appliance using the at- tached transport wheel, turn off the motor and wait for the cultivator blades to come to a standstill.

The appliance may only be operated by maintaining the safety distance provided by the handlebar.

Keep the exhaust and motor clean.

Renew the tank or tank cap if damaged.

3.5 Handling of petrol and oil

Risk of explosion and fire: An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explo- sion and fire can lead to serious and even fa- tal injuries if fuel is not handled properly. Ob- serve the following:

Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.

Only handle petrol out of doors and never in enclosed spaces.

It is essential to heed the code of conduct stated below.

Only transport and store petrol and oil in con- tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure that children have no access to stored petrol and oil.

In order to avoid ground contamination (envi- ronmental protection) when filling, ensure that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a fun- nel for filling.

Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces. Petrol vapours may gather at ground level, and thereby result in a deflagration or even an explosion.

Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used to wipe off petrol to dry in a well ventilated place before disposing of them. Otherwise, sudden self-ignition may occur.

If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours oc- cur. For this reason, do not start the appli- ance at the same location but at least 3m away.

Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, al- ways wear protective gloves. Change and clean protective clothing regularly.

Ensure that your clothing does not come into contact with petrol. If petrol has got onto your clothing, change it immediately.

Never fill the appliance while the engine is running or hot.

3.6 Personal protective equipment

Wear clothing and protective equipment in accordance with the regulations in order to avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as to avoid hearing impairment.

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.

The personal protective equipment compris- es:

Hearing protection and protective eye- wear

Long trousers and sturdy shoes

Protective glovesGB 20 MH350-4 | MH350-9 LM | MH4001 R Start-up 4 START-UP NOTE Before starting up:

Always perform a visual check. Do not oper- ate the cultivator with loose, damaged or worn operating and/or fastening parts.

Be sure to add motor oil.

Fill with petrol. NOTE The appliance is not allowed to be operated unless it has been fully assembled.

4.1 Adjusting the handlebars

Adjust the height of the handlebar according to body height. The normal height adjustment corresponds to hip height.

1. Loosen the screws on the housing mount.

2. Adjust the handlebars according to the slot-

3. Tighten the screws again.

NOTE For models with reverse gear, the handlebar can be swivelled to the left and right.

1. Loosen the star grip (image 15), swivel the

handlebar to the side and tighten the star grip by hand.

The cultivator can be easily rolled to the place of operation using the transport wheel. To work with the cultivator, click the transport wheel into the upper notch. 5 OPERATION

5.1 Stopping the motor and switching off

5.1.1 Starting the motor

When starting the motor, do not activate the culti- vator blade clutch lever.

1. Move the throttle lever to the "START" posi-

2. Pull out the cable starter briskly, and then al-

low it to wind back in slowly.

5.1.2 Switching off the motor

1. Move the throttle lever to the "STOP" posi-

1. Push the clutch lever up fully and hold it

there. The cultivator blades may begin to turn when the lever is only pressed halfway up.

5.2.2 Switching off the cultivator blades

WARNING! Danger from rotating appli- ance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance parts will result in serious injuries.

Never reach into rotating parts.

The cultivator blades must not rotate when the clutch lever is released.

1. Release the clutch lever.

CAUTION! Danger of damage to the ap- pliance. Never engage reverse gear during a for- ward movement.

1. Pull the reverse gear lever up to the stop.

5.3.2 Disengaging reverse gear

1. Release the reverse gear.

6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

DANGER! Risk of injury or death due to improper maintenance. Maintenance work car- ried out by unqualified persons and the use of non-approved spare parts can result in serious injuries and even death during operation of the appliance.

Do not remove or deactivate any safety in- stallations.

Use only approved OEM spare parts.

Ensure through regular and proper mainte- nance that the appliance is in a clean and functional condition at all times. DANGER! Danger of fatal injury and dan- ger of extremely severe injury. Danger of fatal injury and danger of extremely severe injury when the engine is switched on.

Carry out all work with the engine switched off. CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work.463054_i 21 Help in case of malfunction

Correct maintenance is essential to retain the original efficiency and working safety of the appliance.

Make sure that all nuts and screws are firmly tightened so as to be certain that the appli- ance always operates under good conditions.

Never use the appliance with worn or dam- aged parts. The damaged parts must be re- newed and are never allowed to be repaired. Prior to the maintenance work:

Switch off the motor and let it cool down.

Remove the spark plug connector.

Wear protective gloves when working on the cultivator blades.

Dispose of oils, petrol or other contaminating substances according to regulations.

6.1 Maintaining the spark plug

NOTE For more detailed information, please refer to the separate operating instruc- tions for the engine.

6.2 Changing the gear oil

In general, the gear oil should also be changed every 100 working hours (oil viscosity SAE 80). Oil change Required amount of oil:

Types of 400, 500 series, approx. 0.5 l.

1. Remove the oil plug screw.

2. Fill with new oil.

NOTE The oil must be visible at the filler opening.

1. Close the filler opening with the screw plug.

NOTE For more detailed information, please refer to the separate operating instruc- tions for the engine.

6.4 Motor oil change

NOTE For more detailed information, please refer to the separate operating instruc- tions for the engine.

6.5 Adjusting Bowden cables

The fine adjustment is made using the adjusting screw on the upper handle and on the motor mount.

1. Loosen the locknuts.

2. Readjust with the adjusting screw.

NOTE The cultivator blades may begin to turn when the lever is only pressed halfway up.

1. Re-tighten the locknuts.

Throttle cable NOTE For more detailed information, please refer to the separate operating instruc- tions for the engine.

7 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

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

Always wear protective gloves during mainte- nance, care and cleaning work. NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself, please contact our customer service. Malfunction Cause Remedy Motor is losing power. Air filter clogged. Check and clean the air filter. Combustion problems Contact an AL-KO service centre. Cultivator blades dirty Clean the cultivator blades. Motor does not start. Lack of fuel Top up with fuel. Poor quality, contaminated fuel, old fuel in tank Empty tank and fill with fresh fuel. Incorrect starting procedure Execute the starting process correctly. Spark plug not connected Check the spark plug connector, make sure that it is firmly seated on the spark plug.GB 22 MH350-4 | MH350-9 LM | MH4001 R Transport Malfunction Cause Remedy Throttle lever in the wrong position Move the throttle lever to the "START" position. Spark plug wet Check the spark plug. Dirty spark plug electrodes Incorrect spark plug elec- trode gap Air filter clogged Check and clean the air filter. Unsuitable oil for the season Check the oil, replace if necessary. Vapour bubbles forming with- in the carburettor due to high temperatures Wait a few minutes, then try again. Combustion problems Contact an AL-KO service centre. Ignition problems Contact an AL-KO service centre. Cultivator blades do not turn V-belt defective Contact an AL-KO service centre. Gearbox damage Contact an AL-KO service centre. Cultivator blade loose Tighten the cultivator blade. Bowden cable for tiller blades not adjusted correctly Adjust the Bowden cable correctly. 8 TRANSPORT

Always transport the cultivator horizontally, otherwise this can cause:

Leaking fuel and oil

Starting difficulties

9 STORING THE APPLIANCE

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. If the appliance is not going to be used for longer than 2 – 3 months, the following work is neces- sary to avoid any damage:

1. Empty the fuel tank:

Allow the motor to run until it stops itself. Then there is no longer any petrol/oil mix- ture in the fuel tank or carburettor and deposits cannot form.

2. Cleaning the appliance:

Wipe the entire appliance and accessory parts with a cleaning rag. Do not use pet- rol or other solvents!

Remove any dirt from all appliance open- ings (including cooling openings for the motor).

Allow the appliance to cool down com- pletely.

Remove the spark plug connector and unscrew the spark plug.

Drop a little oil into the spark plug open- ing.

Slowly pull on the starter handle so the piston moves and the oil is distributed in the cylinder.

4. Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.463054_i 23

Disposal 10 DISPOSAL

Petrol and motor oil do not belong in household waste or the public sewer system, but should be collected and disposed of separately.

Before disposing of the device you must empty the fuel tank and the engine oil tank!

Packaging, equipment and accessories are made from recyclable materials, and must be disposed of accordingly. 11 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-contacts 12 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 warran- ty 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

Internal combustion engines (these are covered by the guarantee provisions of the corresponding engine manufacturers) 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 original 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.NL 24 MH350-4 | MH350-9 LM | MH4001 R Vertaling van de originele gebruikershandleiding