Garten Meister AKS 4030, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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necting the tool to the mains supply with the switch in 

‘ON’ position, this may result in accidents.

d)  Remove adjustment tools or wrenches and the 

like before you switch the power tool on.

 A wrench 

or other tool that is inside or on a rotating part of the 

tool may cause injury.

e)  Avoid unusual postures. Make sure to have a 

safe footing and keep your balance at all times.

This will allow you to better control the power tool in 

unexpected situations.

f)  Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear wide clothing 

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothes and gloves 

clear of all moving parts. 

Loose clothing, jewellery 

or long hair may get caught in moving parts.

g)  If dust extraction/collection devices are provided 

make sure that they are connected and used 

properly. 

The use of a dust extraction device may 

reduce risks caused by dust.

4) Use and handling of the power tool
a)  Do not overtax the power tool. Use the power 

tool intended for your type of work in each case. 

The use of the suitable power tool within the stated 

range of performance makes working more effective 

and safer.

b)  Do not use a power tool with a damaged switch.

 A 

power tool that cannot be switched on or off any more 

is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)  Pull the mains plug and/or remove the battery 

before adjusting a tool, changing accessories or 

putting the tool aside.

 This precaution avoids the 

unintentional start of the tool.

d)  Store power tools that are currently not used out 

of the reach of children. Do not allow persons to 

use the tool if they are not familiar with the tool 

or these instructions.

 Power tools are dangerous if 

used by inexperienced persons.

e)  Thoroughly maintain your power tool. Check 

whether moving parts are working properly and 

are not jamming/sticking, and whether parts 

are broken or otherwise damaged in a way that 

may affect the function of the power tool. Have 

damaged parts repaired before using the tool.

Many accidents are the result of poorly maintained 

power tools.

f)  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Thoroughly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are 

jamming less often and are easier to guide.

g)  Use power tools, accessories, add-on tools, etc. 

in accordance with these instructions and in the 

way prescribed for the respective type of tool. 

You should also consider the working conditions 

and the work to be carried out.

 The use of power 

tools for purposes other than those intended for the 

respective tool may result in dangerous situations.

5) Battery tool use and care
a) 

Recharge only with the charger specified by the 

manufacturer. 

A charger that is suitable for one type 

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used 

with another battery pack.

b) 

Use  power  tools  only  with  specifically  designated 

battery packs.

 Use of any other battery packs may 

create a risk of injury and fire.

c)  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 

from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, 

keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, 

that can make a connection from one terminal to 

another. 

Shorting the battery terminals together may 

cause burns or a fire.

d)  Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-

dentally  occurs,  flush  with  water.  If  liquid  con

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tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

 Liquid 

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

6)  Service
a) 

Have the power tool serviced by qualified techni

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cal personnel only; repairs should be carried out 

using exclusively original spare parts.

 This will en-

sure the continued safe operation of the power tool.

7)  Safety instructions for chain saws

•  Keep the cable away from the cutting area. 

When 

working with the tool the cable might be hidden in 

bushes and accidentally cut through.

•  Keep all parts of your body clear of the chain 

while the saw is running. Before starting the saw, 

make sure that the chain does not touch any ob-

jects. 

When working with a chain saw, even a short 

moment of inattentiveness may result in clothes or 

parts of the body being caught by the chain.

•  Always hold the chain saw with your right hand 

at the rear handle and your left hand at the front 

handle. 

Holding the chain saw differently (left hand 

– rear handle / right hand – front handle) during 

operation will increase the risk of injury and is not 

permitted.

•  Hold the electric equipment by its insulated 

handle surfaces, as the chainsaw can come into 

contact with its own mains power cable.

 If the 

chainsaw comes into contact with a live cable, it can 

energise metal parts of the equipment and cause an 
electric shock

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•  Wear eye and hearing protection. Other personal 

protection equipment for the head, hands, legs 

and feet is recommended. 

Proper protective cloth-

ing and protection equipment reduce the risk of injury 

caused by thrown-about wood chips and accidental 

contact with the chain.

•  Do not operate the chain saw on trees.

 Operating 

a chain saw while situated on a tree involves a high 

risk of injury.

•  Make sure to have a safe stand at any time, and 

only use the chain saw when standing on solid, 

safe and level ground. 

A slippery ground or instable 

surfaces as the steps of a ladder may lead to loosing 

balance or the control over the chain saw.

•  When cutting a branch that is under tension take 

into account that it will spring back.

 When the 

tension of the wood fibres is released the tensioned 

branch may hit the operator and/or the chain saw 

resulting in a loss of control.

•  Apply particular caution when cutting brush and 

young trees. 

The thin material may get caught in the 

chain and hit you or throw you off balance.