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Product description
1.2 Legends and signal words
DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger-
ous situation which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
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 under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Designated use
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 modifications are
regarded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in voiding of the warranty as well as loss of
conformity; 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.
2.3 Residual risks
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:
■
Damage to the hearing if no hearing protec-
tion is worn.
■
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.
2.4.1 Guard plate
The guard plate protects the operator from the ro-
tating cultivator blades and objects that are
thrown out.
2.5 Symbols on the appliance
2.5.1 Safety signs
Symbol Meaning
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation.
Rotating tool! Keep your hands and
feet away.
2.5.2 Operating signs
Symbol Meaning
Infinite speed regulation:
"STOP" = stopping;
"Tortoise" = slow;
"Hare" = fast
2.6 Product overview (01)
The product overview (01) provides an overview
of the appliance.
No. Component
1 Clutch lever
2 Safety button
3 Throttle lever
4 Fuel filler opening
5 Squeeze bulb (primer)