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

USER MANUAL GTA 4030 AL-KO

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 The lawn trimmer attachment lets you remove grass and similar vegetation from areas of your garden that cannot be reached with the lawn- mower (e.g. on walls, at building corners, under bushes).

2.1 Designated use (01)

The lawn trimmer attachment may only be used in interaction with the basic appliance. The whole appliance is intended to cut soft grass and similar vegetation. It must be guided on the ground. The basic appliance as well as the attachments are solely intended for use in non-commercial ap- plications. Any other use, as well as unauthorised conversions or add-ons, are regarded as contrary to the intended use and will result in invalidation of the warranty as well as loss of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will thus decline any re- sponsibility for damage and/or injury suffered by the user or third parties.

Do not cut any shrubs, hedges, trees or flowers.

Do not lift the appliance off the ground during operation.

2.3 Residual dangers

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:

Throwing out of cuttings, soil and small stones

Throwing out of cut-off parts of the cutting line

Inhalation of cuttings particles if no breathing protection is worn.

Cutting injuries from reaching into the rotating cutting lineGB 20 GTA 4030 Safety instructions

2.4 Symbols on the appliance

Symbol Meaning Pay special attention when handling this product. Read the operating instructions be- fore starting operation. Maintain a safety distance. Keep other people out of the danger area. Wear hearing protection and pro- tective eyewear. The distance between the appliance and persons not involved in the work must be at least 15m in the entire area around the user. Do not use in the rain! Protect against moisture!

2.5 Safety and protective devices

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

No. Component 1 Cutter head with motor 2 Guard plate 3 Line cutter 4 Protective bracket 5 Spool head with spool 6 Hand grip, adjustable 7 Coupling for basic appliance 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Young people under 16 years of age and people who do not know the instructions for use are not allowed to use the ap- pliance. Heed any country- specific safety regulations concerning the minimum age of the user.

Do not operate the appliance if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medica- tion.442345_a 21 Safety instructions

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.

The personal protective equipment comprises:

Protective helmet, safety goggles and breathing pro- tection

Long trousers and solid shoes

During maintenance and care: Protective gloves

3.3 Safety in the workplace

Only work during daylight or under very bright artificial light.

Before working, remove any dangerous objects from the working area, e.g. branches, glass or metal pieces, stones.

Make sure you are standing safely.

3.4 Safety of persons and

Only use the appliance for the purposes for which it is inten- ded. Any non-intended use can lead to injury and property damage.

Only switch on the appliance when there are no persons and/or animals in the working area.

Keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from moving appliance parts (e.g. saw chain, blade system).

Appliance parts, such as en- gine covers and cutting tools, can heat up considerably dur- ing operation. Do not touch them. After switching off, wait until the appliance has cooled.

3.5 Appliance safety

Only use the appliance under the following conditions:

The appliance is not soiled.

The appliance show no signs of damage.

All controls function prop- erly.

Keep all appliance handles dry and clean.

Do not overload the appli- ance. 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 defective parts. Always replace defective parts with original spare parts from the manufacturer. If the appliance is operated withGB 22 GTA 4030 Safety instructions worn or defective parts, guar- antee claims against the man- ufacturer are excluded.

3.6 Electrical safety

To avoid short-circuits and destroying electrical compon- ents:

Protect the appliance against humidity and do not use it in the rain.

Do not spray the appliance with water.

Do not open the appliance. NOTE Heed the safety instruc- tions for the rechargeable battery and for the char- ging unit in the separate operating instructions.

3.7 Safety instructions for

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.442345_a 23 Safety instructions

3.7.2 Vibration load

WARNING! Danger due to vibration The actual magnitude of the vibration emissions during the use of the appli- ance may deviate from that stated by the manu- facturer. Observe the fol- lowing 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, reduced 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.GB 24 GTA 4030 Installation and start-up

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.

3.7.3 Noise pollution

A certain level of noise exposure from this appliance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap- proved and specified time peri- ods. Observe rest periods as ne- cessary and restrict the duration of the work to a minimum. For your personal protection and protection of persons in the vi- cinity, appropriate hearing pro- tection must be worn.

4 INSTALLATION AND START-UP

4.1 Installing the guard plate (02)

1. Insert the guard plate (02/01) onto the cutter

head (02/02) (02/a).

2. Screw in the fastening screws (02/03) to se-

cure the guard plate against falling down (02/ b).

4.3 Putting the attachment on the basic

appliance See "Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance" operat- ing instructions. 5 OPERATION Switch on the machine before approaching the grass to be cut. Thus, the cutting line reaches the maximum speed of rotation.

5.1 Fold down the protective bracket(03)

1. Tilt the protective bracket (03/1) downwards

by hand (03/a) until it engages in the hori- zontal position (03/b).

5.2 Switching the appliance on and off

See "Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance" operat- ing instructions.

5.3 Prolonging the cutting line during

operation (04) The cutting line shortens during operation and frays out.

1. Tap (04/a) the spool head (04/1) on the

ground from time to time. This unwinds a piece of new cutting line from the spool and cuts off the used line end of the line cutter (04/2).442345_a 25 Working behaviour and working technique (05 – 08)

6 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND

Slightly tip the appliance forwards (approx. 30°) to mow with the tip of the cutting line. Walk forwards slowly (05).

When mowing, swivel the appliance evenly to the right and left (06).

Long grass must be mown in several passes. Always proceed from top to bottom(07).

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 (08).

Keep the appliance away from sensitive plants. Fold the protective bracket into the horizontal position.

7 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.GB 26 GTA 4030 Storage

7.1 Changing the spool (09, 10)

Replacement spool: Art. no. 113349, set of 2. Precondition: The appliance must be switched off and the rechargeable battery must be removed from the basic appliance. Inserting and pulling out the spool

1. Press (09/a) the two unlocking buttons (09/1)

at the same time and remove (09/b) the cover (09/2).

same time, make sure that the spring is re-in- serted.

4. Thread the cutting line (10/2) through the

openings (10/3) of the spool head towards the outside.

5. Put on the cover (10/4) and press on until it

6. Insert the rechargeable battery in the basic

appliance. Bring the cutting line to the required length

1. Switch on the appliance.

2. Tap (04/a) the spool head (04/1) on the

ground 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. 8 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. 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 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

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

Always wear protective gloves during mainten- ance, care and cleaning work. Malfunc- tion Cause Remedy Additional cutting line is not sup- plied. Spool is empty. Change the spool. Re- chargeable battery op- erating time is signific- antly 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. Motor run- ning, but the spool does not turn. Appliance faults Contact an AL-KO service centre. Appliance vibrates un- usually. Spool is con- taminated. Clean the spool, renew it if neces- sary. Appliance faults Contact an AL-KO service centre. Other faults See "Multitool MT 40 – basic ap- pliance" operating instructions. NOTE If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or that you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our customer service.442345_a 27 Transport 10 TRANSPORT Before transporting, carry out the following meas- ures:

1. Switch off the appliance:

2. Remove the rechargeable battery from the

3. Separate the basic appliance and attach-

ment. NOTE The nominal energy of the rechargeable battery is more than 100Wh. Therefore, observe the following transport instruc- tions. 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 28 GTA 4030 Disposal 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.442345_a 29 Guarantee 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 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.

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