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16 MH360
Safety instructions
No. Component
6 Transport wheel
7 Cultivator blades
8 Oil filler cap
9 Guard plate
10 Depth skid
11 Starter cable
12 Handlebar
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.
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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.
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Keep all supplied documents in a safe place
for future reference.
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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:
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Only operate the cultivator in the open
air, never indoors.
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Do not inhale the motor exhaust gases.
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Switch off the cultivator if feeling nau-
seous, dizzy, or weak while using this ap-
pliance.
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Only use the cultivator if it is in perfect techni-
cal condition.
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Do not disable safety and protective devices.
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Wear hearing protection.
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Carefully read and follow these operating in-
structions and the operating instructions for
the motor. Learn how to stop the cultivator
quickly.
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Do not use starter sprays or similar.
3.1 Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the tool. Ob-
serve any country-specific safety regulations
regarding the minimum age of the user.
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Inexperienced operating personnel must be
instructed and trained in the operation of the
appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2 Appliance safety
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Use the appliance only under the following
conditions:
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The appliance is not soiled.
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The appliance show no signs of damage.
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All controls function properly.
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Do not overload the device. It is intended for
light work in the private sector. Overload can
lead to damage to the appliance.
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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.
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Repair work is only allowed to be carried out
by expert workshops or our service centres.
3.3 Safety of persons, animals and property
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Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
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Switch on the appliance only when there are
no persons or animals in the working area.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine
towards persons and animals or towards in-
flammable products and objects.
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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the engine is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch off the appliance when not in
use, e.g. when changing the work area,
during service and maintenance, and when
filling with the petrol/oil mixture.
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Immediately switch off the appliance if there
is an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious injuries.