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If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the wire
from the supply grid.
• If you also use a mowing robot for lawn care, the following safety instructions must
be heeded with regard to the working area of the mowing robot:
– Before scarifying on these areas, always check the range of the boundary
wire.
– If the wires are laid in the ground they must be checked, no wires may be
visible, with particular attention necessary at the charging station.
– If the boundary wires are laid above ground they should be routed tight
directly on the ground and not lie loose in the grass. The wires must be
sufficiently fixed using boundary staples, see the operating manual.
– The boundary staples must not project, if this is the case push them firmly in
place.
– Remove any residual wires before scarifying.
In the cases described above, there is a risk of the wire being pulled in and wound
up by the tool; this can lead to serious injury.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles can injure the operator or interfere
with the scarifying operation. Before scarifying, identify potential obstacles such as
low-hanging branches, and trim back or remove those obstacles.
• In order to guarantee the proper and safe operation of garden equipment, a
connection cable of the minimum quality H05 RN-F (alternatively H05 VV-F) in
accordance with DIN/VDE 0282/4 with a cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm² and a
connection plug made of or covered with rubber in accordance with DIN/VDE
0620-2-1 are required. Connection must be to a CEE 7/4 socket 230 V AC.
• When a childproof cable is used, care must be taken that the fuse works perfectly
(smoothly) as otherwise the device connection plug could become damaged.
• The plug must be fitted with a 16 amp slow fuse.
• We recommend that a residual current operated device with a maximum breaking
current of maximum 30 mA or equivalent safety equipment be used.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
The connection cable must be checked for signs of damage and ageing
before every new scarifying job and may only be used in a perfect condition.
• If the unit is to be operated via a generator, an authorised specialist workshop
should first be consulted with regard to a suitable generator.
• Before using the scarifier and to avoid danger, check the machine for firm seating
of screw fittings, correct assembly and the condition of the blade shaft. Worn or
damaged blades and attachment screws must be replaced.
• The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is used.
Worn or damaged pictograms must be replaced.
Handling
• The machine must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.
The connecting cable must kept away from the cutters. Whilst you are
scarifying the lawn, do not drive over the connecting cable with the
machine; when guiding the connecting cable, always make sure that you
are keeping a safe distance.
If the connecting cable is damaged, turn off the machine immediately and
wait until the cutters have come to a standstill, then remove the plug from
the socket. Faulty connecting cables must be replaced. Always ensure
that the cable can move freely, make sure it does not get kinked, abraded
or trapped.
• Do not scarify in bad weather when lightning could strike.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your
full attention.
• Only use the scarifier during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the
machine at walking pace.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles that
may obscure vision.
• Do not move too closely to holes, trenches and banks. The equipment can
suddenly topple over when a wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a trench
or a bank or when an edge suddenly yields.
• Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence of
alcohol, medicine or drugs.
• Avoid using the machine if possible on wet grass, in order to avoid the danger of
slipping.
• Always make sure that you are standing securely whilst using the scarifier on
slopes. Always work at right angles to the slope, never straight up or down. Please
be especially careful when you change direction when using the scarifier on a
slope.
• Do not scarify excessively steep slopes! Scarifying slopes always means additional
risks. Your scarifier is powerful enough to scarify on slopes with a gradient of up to
46% (25° angle). For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not
exploit this theoretical performance potential. Always make sure you have a firm
stance. Manually guided scarifiers should never be used for slopes with a gradient
in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability may be lost.
• Please be especially careful when turning the machine or pulling it towards
yourself.
• If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble so this
should be avoided. Avoid unnatural body positions. Ensure that you are standing
securely and keep your balance at all times.
• Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the
handlebar.
• In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the
machine by the grip devices provided (carrying handle, housing, handlebar ends or
transverse bar of the lower handlebar section). Do not grasp the machine by the
ejection flap!
• Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see technical data).
Lifting heavy weights can lead to health problems.
• Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.
• Never use the machine with safety and protective devices damaged or missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both you
and other people.
Safety equipment includes ( see chapter Component description):
– Motor stop safety control bar/control lever (13)
The scarifier is equipped with a motor stop device.
During operation and in the event of a hazard, the electric motor is
switched off by releasing the motor stop bar/lever.
The electric motor and the cutting tool must come to a standstill
(Note! The cutting tool runs on for a while!). If this is not the case,
please consult your nearest authorised workshop.
After release, the bar/lever must always return to the position shown
in the "component description" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an
authorised workshop.
The function of the safety control bar/control lever must never be put
out of operation.
It is important to make sure that the safety control bar/control lever
functions correctly. If this is not the case, have it repaired by an
authorised specialist workshop.
Protective equipment includes ( see chapter Component description):
– Housing, grass collecting bag, ejection flap (8).
The protective devices protect the user against objects being ejected at
high speed.
The machine must not be operated with a damaged housing or without
a properly fitted collecting bag or ejection flap on the housing.
– Housing
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with the
rotating cutting tool.
The equipment must not be operated with a damaged housing. Please
make sure that hands and feet are not placed underneath the housing.
– Cover hose at upper part of bar (11), engine hood (6) and engine
bracket, covers (4), mounting parts, switch-plug combination with cable
(1, 12), connection cable,
This protection unit protects against injuries through contact with
electrical power carrying parts.
The electrical equipment must not be modified.
Damaged connection cables must be replaced. Please use a
connection cable with a minimum quality of H 07 RN-F in accordance
with DIN/VDE 0282/4.
In accordance with the existing standard DIN EN 60335, an insulation
protection test must be made after repair and maintenance work at
insulation parts.
The safety devices must not be modified.
• Start or operate the starter switch with great care and according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.