Eliet E 501, Operating Manual

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7.3. Safety instructions
7.3.1. General safety instructions
Warning: Most accidents are caused by carelessness or reckless behaviour.
• The owner of the machine must keep this manual during its complete service life. It serves as a
reference guide for the user so that he or she can use and maintain the machine in accordance
with the correct instructions. Always refer to this instruction manual if you have any doubts
regarding an action that you are about to perform.
• If the instructions stated in this manual are not clear to you, do not hesitate to contact your
ELIET dealer for further explanation. In addition, the ELIET help desk is at your service during
office hours to answer any questions you may have (EU +32 56 77 70 88).
For your information: Please also read the engine manual supplied with the
machine. It contains useful tips about proper use and maintenance of the
engine.
• Also read the chapter which is intended for the dealer (read § 8; page 19) and verify whether
the machine has been supplied in accordance with the instructions.
• Carefully observe all safety instructions when using this ELIET machine. Make sure to read
all the instructions about how to operate the machine. All these instructions are for your own
safety.
• Get advice from the dealer or another professional when purchasing the machine.
• Read and observe all safety messages indicated on the machine in the form of text or picto-
grams. (read § 7.1; page 11)
• Always observe the applicable regulations of the Labour inspection to avoid accidents.
• In no event can the original design of the machine be modified without the explicit and written
consent of ELIET EUROPE NV (Belgium).
7.3.2. Careful and proper use
• Think about every action you perform with the machine. Do not be tempted to become inatten-
tive. Never act impulsively or on reflex.
• Despite the extensive safety features, do not seek out hazardous situations.
• This machine serves to rake out and remove the moss and felt growing on the bottom layer of
your lawn. The machine must therefore only be used for this purpose.
• Dethatching is a surface operation. The blades should only touch the upper surface. The max-
imum blade depth is 2mm (1/10”). Too deep a blade setting increases the risk of broken blades
and increased wear, and creates a risk of projectiles for the operator and bystanders.
• Dethatching must only be done in a forward travelling direction. Never use the dethatcher
going backwards, always release the clutch handle before backing up.