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appliance when it is in use.
Make sure that all the protective devices are
fitted and in good condition.
Do not operate the application near
underground electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
Before inserting the plug in the mains socket,
make sure that the socket ratings are correct
and correspond to those indicated on the
rating label on the appliance.
The use of the appliance is only permitted if
the safety distance provided by the guide bar
is complied with.
Do not operate the application on a slope that
is too steep for safe operation. When on
slopes, slow down and make sure you have
good footing.
Before starting the application, make sure
tines are not touching foreign objects and
must be completely free to move.
Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never
operate the application with one hand.
Be aware that the application may
unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward
if the tines should strike extremely hard,
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried
obstacles such as large stones, roots or
stumps.
Do not put hands, feet or any body part or
clothing in the vicinity of rotating tines.
Caution! Risk of injury!
Only guide the appliance at walking pace. Do
not over reach. Maintain proper footing and
balance at all times.
Be aware of extension cord while operation.
Be careful not to trip over cord. Always guide
the cord away from tines at all times.
If the appliance strikes a foreign body,
examine the application for signs of damage
and carry out any necessary repairs before
restarting and continuing to work.
If the appliance should start to vibrate
abnormally, switch off the motor and check for
the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
Holding the guide bar and lift the application to
move it from one place to another.
Always switch off the appliance, disconnect
the plug and wait until the application stops
before carrying out maintenance or cleaning
work. Caution! Tines do not stop immediately
after switching off.
Use caution when cleaning or performing
maintenance on the appliance.
DANGER!
Watch your fingers! Wear gloves!
It is forbidden to move or modify any of the
electrical and mechanical safety devices.
Electrical safety
The mains voltage must correspond to the one
marked on the technical data plate
(230V~50Hz). Do not use other sources of
power.
The use of a safety circuit-breaker is
recommended for the power supply line for an
intervention range of 10 to 30 rated mA.
Consult a reliable electrician.
Never pass the appliance over the extension
cable that the application is working, as this
could cut the cable. Mark sure you always
know where the cable is.
Use the special cable holder for the
connection of the extension cable.
Never use the appliance when it is raining. Try
to prevent it from getting wet or being exposed
to humidity. Do not leave it outside overnight.
Do not cut damp or wet grass.
The power supply cable should be checked
regularly and before using it each time, make
sure the cable is not damaged or old out. If the
cable is not in good condition, do not use the
appliance; take it to an authorized service
center instead.
Only use an extension cable that is suitable
for outdoor work. Keep it away from the
cutting area, from damp, wet or oily surfaces
or with sharp edges and away from heat and
fuels.
The mobile socket of the extension cable
should be splash proof in compliance with DIN
57282 and VDE 0282 regulations; the
cross-section of the wire (max. length 75 m)
