Fieldmann FZK 2004 E, Manual

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ELECTRIC TILLER USER’S MANUAL
7 Basics of work safety
2. BASICS OF WORK SAFETY
Never use the machine if the power cable is damaged or visibly worn.
In the event that you connect the tiller using a damaged power cord to a power source
and then touch the place that is uninsulated before the tiller is disconnected from the
power source, you subject yourself to a risk of injury by electrical shock.
Also, never touch the blades until the machine is disconnected from the power source
and until the blades completely stop.
Make sure that the extension cable never comes into contact with the blades. The
blades could damage the power cable insulation and create a risk of an electric
shock when a part of the body touches the exposed wire when it is live.
Disconnect the machine from the voltage source (i.e. pull the power cable plug out of
the mains power socket):
• If you need to leave the machine without supervision.
• If you are planning to carry out troubleshooting.
• Before every inspection, every cleaning or repairs.
• If you impact a foreign object when working with it.
• If the machine vibrates excessively.
RECOMMENDATION : Only connect the machine to a power source that has a residual current device
(RCD) with a maximum leakage current of 30mA.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by an authorised customer service.
This machine must not be operated by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities (including
children). Furthermore, it must not be used by inexperienced people who do not have the technical knowledge
to operate it. These people must be supervised by a competent person or instructed about the basics of work
safety.
If children are moving around in the vicinity of the machine, it is necessary to watch that they do not play with
the machine.
A tingling sensation in one's hands or their numbness are indications of excessive vibrations. If this happens,
shorten the work cycle, take sufficiently long breaks, share the work among several people or in the event of
long term use of the tiller, use special anti-vibration gloves when working.
An unavoidable associated consequence of using the tiller is that it emits noise when it is running. Therefore,
only do noisy work during dedicated hours, or when this type of activity is normal. Respect quiet times and
try to limit the work to the shortest possible time. We also recommend that you and the persons near the tiller
wear ear protectors.
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