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• Dethatching is only possible in a forward travelling direction.
• Never dethatch when the ground is frozen.
• It is recommended to work a dry lawn. Wet lawns increase the risk of accidents; extra care is
necessary in these conditions.
• If the lawn is too dehydrated after a period of drought, dethatching is not recommended. The
dust generated from the lawn would increase wear and tear to the machine. In addition, dethat-
ching would have a negative effect on the lawn in this case.
• Never work when light intensity is below 500 Lux.
• The machine must never be used as a means of transport for people or heavy loads.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used. Remove sticks, stones, wires
and debris, but also take account of electric cables, water pipes, sprinkler heads, drain covers,
electrical wiring of the demarcated area of robot lawnmowers, etc.
• The blades must be deactivated as soon as the machine is taken off the lawn and pushed across
a hard surface. When crossing larger distances on a hard surface, the engine must be turned off
as well.
• Use the machine in an environmentally safe manner:
• Avoid running the machine without actively using it.
• Avoid spilling petrol while refuelling.
• Service the engine regularly in order to maintain optimum combustion.
7.3.3. Responsibilities of the operator
• All persons using the machine are assumed to be familiar with the safety instructions.
They are
fully liable for the use of the machine with regard to themselves and third parties.
• The operator of this machine is assumed to be mature enough and with enough common sense
to make decisions by him or herself.
• The machine must not be operated by minors. However, this does not apply to people over the
age of 16 who are learning to operate the machine under the supervision of an experienced
user. This manual must be read before use.
• Children (under 16 years of age) and animals should be kept at a safe distance (10 m) from the
machine.
• ELIET advises against lending the machine to others. Should this nonetheless be the case, the
machine should be lent only to persons who are familiar with it.
Always make sure that the
user is aware of the potential hazards and ensure that he/she reads the manual before
using the machine.
• This machine must only be operated by persons who are not tired and in a good physical condi-
tion. Take a rest if you become tired whilst operating the machine. Do not operate the machine
after alcohol consumption.
Warning:
A
moment of inattentiveness or carelessness can lead to lifelong
regret.
