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Preparatory measures
• When scarifying you must always wear a strong pair of shoes or safety shoes and long trousers. Do not scarify whilst
you are barefooted or wearing sandles. To protect the eyes, wear protective goggles.
Always check the area where you intend to use the machine completely for stones, sticks, wires and other
foreign objects which might be picked up and ejected, before and during scarifying.
If you also use an auto mower for lawn care, the following safety instructions must be heeded with regard to the
working area of the auto mower:
– Before working on these areas (mowing, scarifying etc.) 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 that are lying around before starting to mow.
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 ensure the proper and safe use of a garden appliance, a connection cable should be used of a minimum
quality H 05 RN-F to DIN/VDE 0282/4, with a cross-section of 3 x 1 mm² and a rubber or rubber-sheathed
DIN/VDE 0620 connection coupling .The lawnmower must be connected to an earthed socket rated for 230V a.c.
• When using a cable with a child safety device, smooth operation of the safety device must be ensured, since otherwise
the connection plug of the appliance may be 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 electric equipment must not be modified. The connecting cable must be checked at regular intervals for
signs of damage or ageing and must only be used if it is in proper order.
• 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.
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 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 compound steps, trenches and banks. The equipment can suddenly topple over when a
wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of a cliff or trench 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.