ALDI GLR 450/4 User manual

ELECTRIC GRASS TRIMMER
GLR 450/4
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User Manual
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Dok./Rev.-Nr. 194684_20161116
Overview .............................................................................4
Use........................................................................................5
Package contents/device parts..........................................6
General information............................................................ 7
Reading and storing the user manual ..................................7
Explanation of symbols ...........................................................7
Safety ...................................................................................9
Proper use................................................................................. 9
Residual risks...........................................................................10
General safety instructions ...................................................10
Supplementary safety instructions ..................................... 15
Before first use .................................................................. 19
Checking the grass trimmer and package contents......... 19
Mounting the protective cover and edge guide ...............19
Mounting the extra handle...................................................19
Operation...........................................................................20
Adjusting the height of the guide bar................................ 20
Adjusting the extra handle ................................................... 21
Setting the inclination angle ................................................ 21
Using the grass trimmer ........................................................22
Using the grass trimmer as an edger ..................................23
After use ...................................................................................24
Cleaning and maintenance...............................................24
Cleaning the grass trimmer ..................................................25
Replacing the line spool ........................................................25
Storage .............................................................................. 25
Transport ........................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting................................................................26
Spare part list .................................................................... 27
Technical data ...................................................................28
Noise/vibration information ............................................29
Disposal.............................................................................. 31
Disposing of the packaging .................................................. 31
Disposing of the grass trimmer ............................................ 31
Declaration of conformity................................................. 32
Contents

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Package contents⁄device parts
1Handle
2On/Off switch
3Extra handle
4Guide bar
5Safety closure
6Button (turn the handle)
7Flower protector ring
8Edge guide
9Line spool, 2×
10 Blade (thread shortening)
11 Protective cover
12 Motor housing
13 Tensioning screw (extra handle)
14 Mains cord
15 Screw (edge guide), 2×
16 Screw (protective cover)
17 Button (setting the inclination angle)
18 Spool cover
19 Spool holder

General information
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General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this GLR 450/4 electric grass trimmer
(referred to below only as the “grass trimmer”). It contains important
information on safety, usage and care.
Before using the grass trimmer, read the user manual carefully – especially
the safety instructions. Failure to comply with this user manual may result in severe injury
or damage to the grass trimmer.
The user manual is based on the standards and rules in force in the European Union.
When abroad, you must also observe country-specific guidelines and laws.
Store the user manual for future use. If you pass the grass trimmer on to third parties,
please be absolutely sure to include this user manual.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the grass
trimmer or on the packaging.
WARNING! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with
moderate risk, which may result in death or severe
injury if not avoided.
NOTICE! This signal word warns against potential damages to
property.
This symbol provides you with useful supplementary information on
assembly or use.
Declaration of conformity (see chapter “Declaration of conformity”):
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community
regulations for the European Economic Area.
Carefully read through the entire user manual.

General information
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Attention!
Wear protective eye protection.
Wear ear protection.
Protect the grass trimmer against moisture. Do not use the grass
trimmer in the rain or for wet grass.
Pull the mains plug out if the cord is damaged or tangled.
Maintain adequate distance to other persons, particularly children and
animals. Pay attention to flying parts.
Attention! The grass trimmer continues to run.
The cutting diameter amounts to 30cm.
9000 revolutions per minute.
Nominal voltage/frequency: 230–240 V~/50 Hz, nominal output: 450W
Guaranteed sound power level in dB.
This symbol identifies the grass trimmer as a device belonging to pro-
tection class 2.

Safety
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Safety
Proper use
The grass trimmer is only designed for cutting lawns and small grassy areas. It is only
intended for private users for hobby and do it yourself applications and is not suitable
for commercial use e.g. in public areas, parks, sports facilities, on the roadside or in
agriculture and forestry. The grass trimmer is not suitable for shredding in connection
with “composting”.
Only use the grass trimmer as described in this user manual. Any other applications
are expressly prohibited and are deemed improper use.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept any responsibility for injury, loss or
damage caused by misuse of this product of any kind. Examples of misuse are given in
the following non-exhaustive list:
• Using the grass trimmer for other than the intended purposes;
• Failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings as well as the assembly,
operating, maintenance and cleaning instructions contained in this user manual;
• Failure to comply with any regulations relating to accident prevention,
occupational medicine or safety, which specifically and/or generally apply to the
use of the grass trimmer;
• Use of accessories and spare parts not intended for the grass trimmer;
• Modifications to the grass trimmer;
• Repairs of the grass trimmer performed by parties other than the manufacturer
or a qualified professional;
• Use of the grass trimmer for commercial or industrial applications as well as in
connection with the trades;
• Operation or maintenance of the grass trimmer by persons not familiar with how
to handle the grass trimmer and/or who are not aware of the related risks.

Safety
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Residual risks
Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled
out. The following risks may arise due to the nature of the grass trimmer:
• Injury and damage to property caused by projected parts.
• Lung injury if a suitable dust mask is not worn.
• Hearing damage due to not wearing suitable ear protection or use of the
grass trimmer over a prolonged period of time.
• Injury to health attributed to hand-arm vibration emissions if the grass
trimmer is used over a prolonged period of time or is not guided and
maintained properly.
Warning! This power tool generates an electromagnetic field during
operation. Under certain circumstances, this field may affect active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician
and the manufacturer of the medical implant before using the machine!
General safety instructions
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS
a) Protect the electric parts against moisture. While cleaning
and operating, never dip them in water or other liquids
to avoid an electric shock. Never hold the grass trimmer
under running water.
b) Switch the grass trimmer off, pull the mains plug to dis-
connect it from the power supply and let the grass trim-
mer cool off before setup, changing accessories, cleaning,
maintenance, storing or transporting the grass trimmer.
c) Switch the grass trimmer off and disconnect it from the
power supply before changing accessories, before clean-
ing it and when you are not using it.
d) If the mains connection line of this grass trimmer is damaged,
it must be replaced with a special connector cable that can be
obtained from the manufacturer or its After Sales Support.