Bedienungsanleitung / Owner Manual 4000 Pro
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Herkules Motorgeräte
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL
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Study the warning stickers on the machine.
Replace any damaged or illegible warning
stickers.
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Read the instructions carefully. Find out
what the controls do and learn how to use
the machine correctly.
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Never use the machine if there are people,
especially children, or animals nearby. Never
let a child or adult use the machine if they
are not familiar with these instructions.
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Persons under the age of 16 are not allowed
to use the machine
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The user is responsible for any accidents
that happen to other people or their
property.
PREPARATIONS
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Wear safety gloves, safety goggles and
hearing protection. Avoid wearing loose-
fitting clothes.
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Keep a steady stance. Do not lean over the
machine.
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Make sure the machine is on firm, level
ground before starting. Do not stand the
machine on gravel paths or the like. Objects
that are thrown out may bounce and cause
damage.
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Make sure that all nuts and bolts are
securely tightened before use.
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Only use the machine in dry surroundings,
never outdoors in the rain.
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Do not use the machine if it has a faulty
safety device or if a guard is missing.
OPERATION
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Avoid starting accidentally. Make sure
machine is switched off before plugging it in.
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Do not feed hard objects, such as stones,
bottles, cans or pieces of metal into the
machine. They can cause damage to the
blades and motor.
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If the machine is blocked, stop the engine
and unplug from the mains. Remove
obstruction and check for damage.
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Fully understand the correct function of the
machine before attempting to start.
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Rotating parts, particularly the chopping
motor, will continue to rotate for a short
time after stopping the engine.
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Be very careful when handling with fuel
particular do not re-fuel near naked flames,
any possible ignition source or when the
engine is hot. Do not smoke when re-
fuelling.
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Before re-fuelling stop the engine and allow
to cool. It is always better to refuel the
engine before work whilst the engine is cold.
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Do not re-fuel in enclosed areas and avoid
fuel spillage by using correct containers and
funnels. In particular, keep the machine
clean to avoid the build up of inflammable
dirt.
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Operate only on solid, firm ground.
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Never leave the machine unattended with
the engine running and always shut off the
fuel tap when not in use. Disconnect the
main supply plug on units with electric
motors.
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With electric powered machines, always
disconnect the main supply by removing the
plug before working on the unit. With petrol
engines, always disconnect the sparking plug
lead when working on the machine.
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The belt drive and safety switches must be
correctly attached, otherwise the safety
switch will prevent the machine from
starting.
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Do not jerk the power lead or stretch it
tight.Otherwise connections or insulation
may be damaged. (units with electric
motors)
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Such damage is invisible but dangerous.
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Always keep the power lead clear of the
machine. (units with electric motors)
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Remove the plug from the socket and check
the lead regularly for signs of damage or
ageing. Replace the lead if necessary. (units
with electric motors)
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Do not use the machine if the power lead is
damaged. (units with electric motors)
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If the fuse blows or the overload cut-out
trips this is a sign that the machine is
overloaded, or that toomany items are
connected to the same supply. Investigate
the cause and correct it. Do not fit a larger
fuse. (units with electric motors)
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Keep your limbs and clothes away from the
feed funnel and outlet.
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Do not stand near the outlet when the
machine is running.
