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ELECTRIC SCARIFIER USER'S MANUAL
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Safety instructions / Purpose of use
When you stop working, place the machine in a safe location. Unplug the power plug! If you stop working in
order to move to a different work location, always turn the electric scarifi er off while carrying it. Move the wear
compensation lever into the transport position.
In the event that you hit an obstacle while scarifying, turn off the electric scarifi er and remove the obstacle.
Check the electric scarifi er for damage and have it repaired if necessary.
Electrical safety
Keep the extension cord away from the scarifi cation cylinder!
Never use the electric scarifi er in the rain.
Please adhere to local residential noise restrictions.
It is necessary to regularly inspect the power / extension cord for damage and signs of wear and tear.
In the event that the power / extension cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord.
The socket on the extension cord must be water resistant providing protection against spraying water, or the
power sockets for the extension cord must be made from rubber or must have a rubber cover.
Extension cords must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.
Only use approved extension cords with the corresponding conductor cross-sections. Please consult your
electrician.
It is necessary to use connecting accessories for the extension cord.
For portable equipment used outdoors, we recommend the use of a residual current device with a maximum
current rating of 30 mA. In Switzerland, the use of a residual current device is compulsory.
4. PURPOSE OF USE
Intended use
The FZV 4003 E Electric Scarifi er is designed for aerating lawns and grass areas in private gardens and yards.
It is not intended for use in public facilities, parks, sports fi elds, on roads, in agriculture or forestry.
ATTENTION! To prevent injury, the electric scarifi er must not be used for trimming shrubs, hedges and
bushes. Furthermore, the electric scarifi er must not be used for levelling uneven terrain.
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