Fieldmann FZK 2004 E, Manual

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FZK 2004 E
Basics of work safety
Do not use the electric tiller with damaged, deformed or worn out safety mechanisms (start safety switch, safety
cover) and/or blades. To avoid incorrect balance, faulty parts and bolts must be replaced in sets without exception.
Prior to starting work, look for and remove foreign objects (for example stones, branches, etc.).
If during work you hit an obstacle or if the blades jam up then turn the electric tiller off, pull the power plug out
of the socket and wait until the blades come to a stop. Then remove the obstacle. Check the electric tiller for
damage and if necessary seek assistance at an authorised service centre.
Only use the electric tiller for purposes described in this user's manual.
Do not pull the tiller along a hard surface (concrete, footpaths) or up/down stairs. Do not overload the motor.
Do not place any additional weight on the tiller. After you have finished using the tiller, disconnect it from the
power supply and check the machine and in particular the blades for damage and if necessary seek out an
authorised service centre..
Be particularly careful when walking backwards. You could stumble!
When working on a slope, always work perpendicular to the slope and maintain a safe and firm posture.
Pay increased attention when changing direction on a slope and do not work on extremely steep slopes.
Work only under good visibility.
Work clothes/work area
You are responsible for safety in the work area.
Make sure that there are no people (especially children) or animals in the vicinity of the work area.
Wear robust work boots and long pants to provide protection to your legs. Never use the tiller when wearing
sandals or barefoot.
Keep hands and feet away from the blades – in particular when starting the machine! Keep the extension cord
away from the blades.
Acquaint yourself with the surroundings and be aware of potential risks which could be ignored due to the
noise of the machine.
Never use the machine when it is raining or in a damp or wet environment. Never work in the direct vicinity of
swimming pools and garden ponds.
Interrupting work
Never leave the electric tiller in the work area without supervision.
When you interrupt work, always leave the electric tiller in a safe location and disconnect it from the power supply.
When moving the tiller from one work area to another, turn it off and wait for the blades to come to a stop.
Disconnect the power cord.
Other risks
Despite the fact that our products are designed to meet the valid technical norms and safety directives in force,
there still remain certain risks to the user associated with the operation of the machine:
• Stones and other fragments may fly out of the area of the blades.
• If the operator of the machine fails to use hearing protection, they risk subsequent deafness.
• Finger injury during blade maintenance.
• Inhalation of dust particles created when working with the tiller.
• Electrical shock when uninsulated parts are touched.
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