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Read and follow the operating instructions and
safety advices before starting up the machine.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Protect against moisture.
Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains
plug before performing cleaning, maintenance or
repair work.
Beware of rotating blades or tines. Do not keep
hands and feet near or under rotating parts while
the machine
is running.
Caution: The hoeing tools
stop delayed.
Danger – objects may be thrown out at high
speed when motor is running - keep bystanders
as well as pets and domestic animals away from
the danger zone.
Keep the mains cable free from the tines or
blades. Tines or blades may damage the cables
and cause contact with live parts. When
connecting cable is damaged or cut through
immediately pull out the power plug.
This product complies with European regulations
specifically applicable to it.
Electrical devices do not go into the domestic
rubbish. Give devices, accessories and packaging
to an ecofriendly recycling.
According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on electrical
and electronic scrap, electrical devices that are no longer
serviceable must be separately collected and brought to a
facility for an environmentally compatible recycling.
Operating times
Please observe as well the regional regulations for noise
protection.
Proper use
This device is suited for dig over and mix up of ground areas
on private house and hobby gardens.
This machine is only designed for outdoor use (garden) and
must be held with both hands during operation.
The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in agriculture
and forestry.The device is not allowed to be used in public
gardens, parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in
agriculture and forestry.
The device may not be used:
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on plastered or gravelled areas
Risk of injuries existing!
Always use hoeing tools suited for the machine as
designated in the operating instructions.
The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer and following the safety instructions included in
the instructions.
The relevant accident prevention regulations for the
operation as well as the other generally acknowledged
occupational medicine and safety rules must be complied
with.
Any other use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
Arbitrary modifications on the device exclude a liability of the
manufacturer for damages of all kinds resulting from it.
Only persons who are familiarised with the device and
informed about possible risks are allowed to prepare,
operate and service this device. Repair works may only be
carried out by us or by a customer service agent nominated
by us.
Shut off engine and remove power cord before performing
cleaning, maintenance or repair work.
The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to the rain.
Residual risks
Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information” and
the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the original
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Risk injury of hands and feet if they come close to or under
the rotating parts.
Risk of injury of fingers and hands during assembly and
cleaning activities on the blade drum.
Stones and soil may be thrown off.
Inhalation of dust (soil).
Risk of injury by entangling and winding up roots, ropes,
wires or pieces of clothing when contacting the hoeing tools.
Risk of serious injuries when operating the machine without
suited protective equipment.
Risk of injury to the fingers and hands, when carrying out
assembly work and cleaning on the hoeing tools.
Contact of the skin with operating substances (gasoline/oil)
Risk of injury to the hands and feet when transporting the
unit.