Gardol GEMI 1200, Operating Instructions Manual

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General safety information
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Safety instructions Electric-Tiller
Before operation
• The tool must be assembled correctly before
use.
• The tool should be checked carefully before
use. You should only work with a tool that is in
good condition. If you notice any defect on the
tool that may cause a hazard to the operator,
do not operate the tool until such defects have
been rectified.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for reasons
of safety. Use only original spare parts. Parts
not produced by the original manufacturer may
have a poor fit and possibly cause injury.
• Before use, all foreign bodies must be re-
moved from the working area, also pay atten-
tion to foreign bodies during operation.
• Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artifi -
cial light.
• Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if
operating in dusty conditions.
• Dress properly. When operating the tool, pay
attention to the following notes concerning
your working clothes:
- The use of protective gloves and rugged
footwear is recommended.
- Wear a proper hat or other headgear to
contain long hair.
- Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery
that might get caught in the rotating tines.
Proper use
The user is responsible for third parties
while working with the tool.
• People not acquainted with the operating in-
structions, children, juveniles who have not yet
reached the minimum age for using this tool,
and people under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication are not allowed to use the
tool.
• Only use the tool for its intended purposes.
• Keep children and pets away. All onlookers
should be kept at a safe distance from the tool
when it is operated.
• Make sure that all protective devices are fitted
and in good condition.
• Do not operate the tool near underground
electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hos-
es.
• Before inserting the plug in the mains socket,
make sure that the socket ratings are correct
and correspond to those indicated on the rat-
ing label on the tool.
• The use of the tool is only permitted if the
safety distance provided by the guide bar is
complied with.
• Do not operate the tool on a slope that is too
steep for safe operation. When working on
slopes, slow down your working speed and
make sure you have good footing.
• Before starting the tool, make sure that the
tines are not touching any foreign objects and
are completely free to move.
• Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never
operate the tool with only one hand.
• Be aware that the tool may unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike extremely hard, packed soil, fro-
zen ground, or buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots or stumps.
• Keep your hands, feet or any other part of your
body or clothing away from the rotating tines.
Caution! Danger of injury!
• Only guide the tool at walking pace. Do not
overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
• Be aware of the position of the extension cord
during operation. Be careful not to trip over the
cord. Make sure to guide the cord away from
the tines at all times.
• If the tool strikes a foreign body, examine the
tool for signs of damage and carry out any
necessary repairs before restarting and con-
tinuing to work.
• If the tool should start to vibrate abnormally,
switch off the motor and check for the cause,
immediately. Vibration is usually a warning
sign for trouble.
• Hold the guide bar (carrying handle) and lift
the tool to move it from one place to another.
• Always switch off the tool, disconnect the plug
and wait until the application stops before
carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.