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Always maintain a good footing, especially on inclines.
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Walk, do not run.
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Always guide the equipment across slopes, i.e. never straight up or straight down.
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Be particularly careful when you change direction on a slope.
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Do not scarify or aerate on overly steep inclines.
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Be particularly careful when you turn the equipment around or pull it toward yourself.
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Stop the blades whenever the machine has to be tilted for transporting over areas other than
lawns and whenever it has to be moved from or to the area you want to work on.
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Never use the equipment if the safety devices or safety features are damaged, or without the
attached safety devices, e.g. deflectors and/or catcher baskets.
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Start the motor with caution in accordance with the operating instructions and ensure that your
feet are far enough away from the blades/spring tines.
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Do not tilt the equipment when you start the motor unless the equipment must be raised off of
the ground a little in order to start it. ln this case, tilt it as little as absolutely necessary and only
raise the side opposite to that of the user. Always make sure that both hands are in the working
position before the equipment returns to the ground.
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Never transport the equipment while the drive is running.
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Never move your hands or feet toward or under any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
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Switch off the motor and pull the
on-off button
. Make sure that all moving parts have reached a
complete standstill:
1) whenever you leave the equipment unattended;
2) before you remove any blockages or clogs in the chute;
3) before carrying out any checks, cleaning or other work on the equipment;
4) after the equipment strikes a foreign body. Inspect the equipment for damage and carry out
any necessary instructions repairs before you restart and use the equipment;
if the equipment begins to experience exceptionally strong;
vibrations, switch it off immediately and check it;
5) search for damage;
6) repair the damaged parts as required;
7) examine the equipment for loose parts and tighten them securely.
Never operate the equipment in poor weather conditions, especially if there is a risk of lightning.
Avoid abnormal working postures and always keep your balance so that you maintain a steady
foothold on inclines at all times.
WARNING:
Do not touch any dangerous moving parts before you have pulled out the safety plug and the
dangerous moving parts have come to a complete standstill.
WARNING:
Risk of injury from dangerous moving parts!
2.3.4 Maintenance and storage
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely and that the equipment is in a
safe working condition.
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Routinely check the catch basket for signs of wear and impaired functionality.
