Rotary Hoe
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During work it is necessary to follow safety regulations to avoid any injury to yourself or other persons present nearby and to avoid any
property damage. These instructions are marked in the manual by the following warning symbol:
If you see this symbol in the manual, carefully read the statement following after it!
This international safety symbol indicates important instructions concerning safety. If you see this symbol, be aware that there is a
risk of injury to you or other persons, and carefully read the statement following after it, please.
Table 1 : Symbols
2 Operational Safety
The machine is designed to protect the operator as much as possible against any flying pieces of soil. Do not remove any passive or
active security features. You would expose yourself to the risk of injury.
2.1 Safety Regulations
The machine operator must be over 18 years of age. He is obliged to familiarize himself with the instructions for the use of
the machine and to be familiar with the general principles of occupational safety.
Do not start the engine if the drive unit is not connected to any working tool! Do not remove the drive unit from the working
tool when the engine is running!
Start the engine with the starting stand. The working part of the machine (the knife blades) must be lifted above the ground so
that the machine can not accidentally move or throw any objects.
Always make sure that no part of the machine (especially the working device or its cover) is damaged or loose before
using the machine. Identified defects must be immediately eliminated. Use only original spare parts during repairs.
Check the correct operation of the safety switch on the left hand grip of the drive unit before starting your work!
RP-T2/S rotary hoe may only be transported to the workplace where it is used only on the transport kit. Never transport the
machine on its own wheels and on public roads.
Due to exceeding the recommended noise and vibration values, follow these instructions when working with the machine:
Protect your hearing using suitable protection aids according to
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SN EN 352-1 (earmuffs) or
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SN EN 352-2 (earplugs).
Ask for these aids from you dealer.
After 20 minutes of work with the device make a break for at least 10 minutes. During these breaks the respective operators
must not be exposed to any other source of noise or vibrations.
During your work, use work aids approved according to
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SN EN 166 or
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SN EN 1731 (close-fitting clothes, sturdy shoes,
work gloves, and safety glasses). Keep a safe distance from the device secured by the position of the handle.
Do not start the engine indoors! Proceed with caution when handling the device. When the engine is turned off, the exhaust
silencer remains hot. When filling the fuel make sure that no leak occurs and you do not spill the fuel over the engine parts. If it be
to the contrary, dry the affected parts or wait until the petrol evaporates.
When working with the machine, all other people (especially children) and animals must stay outside the machine's work
area. The operator may only continue working after they reach a safe distance.
It is forbidden to remove any protective devices and covers from the machines.
The safe climbing ability of the machine is 7°. The maximum long-term tilt of the engine is 20° and short-term one is 30°.
Any repairs, adjustments, lubrication and cleaning of the machine must be carried out when the machine is at a standstill and
its spark plug connector is disconnected.
