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_ Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.
_ Do not tilt the machine when starting
or switching on the motor, except if the
machine has to be tilted for starting in
long grass. In this case, do not tilt if
more than absolutely necessary and tilt
only the part which is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position
before returning the machine to the
ground.
_ Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
_ Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
_ Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
_ Be careful during adjustment of the
machine to prevent entrapment of the
feet and hands between moving
tines/blades and fixed parts
of the machine.
_ Regularly inspect the supply cable
and any extension cables. Do not
connect damaged cables to the supply
or touch a damaged cable before it is
disconnected from the supply. A
damaged cable can lead to contact
with live parts. Beware electric shock
hazard.
_ Do not touch the tines before the
machine is disconnected from the
supply and the tines have come to a
complete stop.
_ Keep supply cables and extension
cables away from the tines. The tines
can cause damage to the cables and
lead to contact with live parts. Beware
electric shock hazard.
Remove the plug from the socket
– whenever you leave the machine,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or
working on the machine,
– after striking a foreign object.
Inspect the machine for damage and
make repairs as necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
Maintenance
– Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
to be sure that the machine is in safe
working condition.
– Check the catcher frequently for
wear or deterioration.
– Examine the machine and replace
worn or damaged parts for safety.
– Ensure replacement parts fitted are
ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC approved.
– Always wear gardening gloves
when handling or working near the
sharp tines/blade.
Power supply
– The voltage indicated on the rating
plate must correspond to the voltage of
the power source.
– We recommend that this equipment
is only connected into a socket which
is protected by a circuit-breaker that
would be actuated by a 30 mA residual
current.
– Only use or replace power supply
cables for this unit which correspond to
the types indicated by the
manufacturer. See the operating
instructions for the order no. and types.
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