This equipment is not to be used by people (including children) with disabilities, whether physical, sensory or cognitive,
or by people without prior experience/adequate knowledge of the equipment, without supervision by qualified safety
personnel, or instructions on how to use it.
Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the equipment
Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or
similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
CAUTION:
To prevent a risk arising from the unintentional resetting of the thermal cut out, never connect the equipment
to an external switching device such as a timer switch or to an electric circuit which is regularly switched on and off.
Safety instructions
1.1 General Safety Instructions for this electrical equipment
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This equipment is not to be used by people (including children) with disabilities, whether physical, sensory or cognitive,
or by people without prior experience/adequate knowledge of the equipment, without supervision by qualified safety
personnel, or instructions on how to use it.
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Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the equipment
1.2 Safety instructions for electric scarifiers
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Both before and after every time the equipment is used, check for damage and wear to the mains connection and
extension cable. The equipment must not be used if cables are damaged.
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If the electricity supply should get damaged during use of the equipment, the plug must immediately be removed from
the socket. The mains connection and extension cable must not be touched until the plug is removed from the socket.
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Before each use, check the equipment for possible damage. The equipment should not be used if it is damaged, and
must not be used up until it has been attended to by a specialist/our customer service personnel.
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If the equipment vibrates excessively, switch it off immediately and remove the plug from the socket. Tilt the equipment
to examine the scarifier rotor for possible causes of imbalance and remove these as necessary. - Always wear gloves
when working with this equipment, to avoid cuts. Should this not be the cause, consult one of our service personnel for
repairs.
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When starting, both hands must be on the handle, the equipment must be on the ground, and must not be overturned.
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Safety components must be checked for damage before each use, and if any damage is present, must be replaced by
our customer service personnel.
Warning
Danger! The Lawn Scarifier (Lawn ventilator) must not be used if any connections are damaged or worn out.
Danger! Do not connect a damaged cable to the power supply and do not touch the cable before it is
disconnected from the power supply. A damaged cable may result in contact with active parts.
Danger! Do not touch the teeth before the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and the teeth have
reached a complete standstill.
Danger! Keep the extension cables away from the teeth. The teeth could damage the cables and lead to contact
with active parts.
Danger! Always interrupt maintenance work (by removing the plug from the socket):
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when the equipment is left unattended,
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before a trapped tool is freed from the machine,
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when the equipment is checked, cleaned, or having maintenance work done
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after a foreign body has been hit,
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or if the equipment vibrates abnormally.
It is advisable only to connect the equipment to an electricity supply which is protected by a residual-current operated
protective device (RCD) with a release current of max. 30 mA.
Preparations
a) Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions to use the equipment. Contact
your local governmental agency for information regarding minimum age requirements for the user;
b) Never use the machine while other people, particularly children or animals, are nearby;
c) Always keep in mind that the operator or user of the equipment is responsible for accidents or risks involving other
persons or their property;
d) Wear hearing and eye protection while operating the machine;
e) Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers when using the equipment. Never use the equipment barefoot
or in sandals;
f) Check the ground on which the equipment will be used and remove stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign bodies
that could be caught up and violently flung out;
g) Before use, always visually examine the tools and bolts for signs of wear or damage. To prevent any imbalance,
replace worn out or damaged tools and bolts as a set only;
h) If you operate equipment with an ejector at the rear and exposed rear rollers without a debris device, you must wear
full eye protection at all times.
Handling
a) Only use the equipment in broad daylight or in well-lit conditions; b) If possible, the equipment should not be used on
damp grass, but if this cannot be avoided, take special care to ensure that you do not slip;
c) Always maintain good footing on slopes;
d) Only operate the equipment at a walking pace;
e) Always guide the equipment across slopes, never straight up or down;
f) Be particularly careful when you change direction on a slope;
g) Do not work on overly steep slopes;
h) Be particularly careful when you turn the equipment around or pull it toward yourself;
i) Stop the tools if the equipment has to be tipped to one side for transport purposes. Stop the tools if you cross any
surfaces other than grass and whilst transporting the equipment from and to the area on which you wish to use it;
j) Never use the equipment with damaged or missing safety devices, e.g. without deflector plates and/or the grass
collecting device;
k) Do not adjust or over clock the engine speed settings;
l) Uncouple all tools and drive units before you start the engine;
m) Use the ON/OFF switch with caution, according to the manufacturer‘s advice. Make sure that your feet are far enough
away from the tool(s).
n) Do not tilt the equipment when you start the engine, unless the equipment must be raised off of the ground a little, in
order to start it. In this case, tilt it as little as absolutely necessary and only raise the side opposite to that of the user;
o) Do not start the motor if you are positioned in front of the chute;
p) Never move your hands or feet toward or under any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening at all times;
q) Never lift or carry the equipment with the engine running.
Maintenance and storage
a) Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely to ensure that the equipment is in safe working
condition;
b) Allow the motor to cool before you put the equipment in an enclosed area;
c) to avoid risk of fi re, keep the ventilation openings free of grass, straw, moss, leaves and similar materials,
d) Make regular checks on the grass collecting device for wear or damaged parts;
e) Check the equipment at regular intervals and replace worn or damaged parts for your own safety.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
“Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.”
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a.
Keep work area clean and well lit
. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h)
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h)
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
WARNING!
When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an emergency,
before operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are
identical to the mains data.
This tool is double insulated therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to avoid
a hazard.
Note:
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The
insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
Using an Extension Lead
Please only use power cables that are not damaged. The total length of the power cable should not exceed
40 meters; going beyond this distance will reduce the power output of the electric motor. The power cable
must have a cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm2. The insulating sheath of lawn mower power cables is frequently
damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
• Cuts caused by running over the cable
• Pinching when the power cable is dragging under doors and pulled through windows.
• Cracking due to old age of the insulation
• Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the power cable.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type must
be printed somewhere on the power cable. Only purchase power cables that are marked as such! Plugs
and socket couplers for the power cables must be made from rubber and be splashproof. There is a limit to
how long power cables can be. Longer power cables require larger conductor cross-sections. Power cables
and connecting lines must be regularly checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are de-energized before
checking them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.
