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25 Safety Information for Lawn Scarifiers
25.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the general safety instructions
preformulated on the basis of the standard EN 50636-2-92,
Annex BB, for electrically operated lawn scarifiers.
WARNING
Read all the safety instructions, instructions, illustrations
and technical data provided with the lawn scarifier.Failure to
comply with the following instructions may cause electrical
shock, fire and/or serious injury.Keep all safety instructions
and instructions for the future.
25.2 Training
a)Read the instructions carefully, ensure that you are
familiar with the controls and the correct use of the
machine.
b)Never allow people who are not familiar with these
instructions or children to use the machine.Local
regulations may impose age restrictions for users.
c) Note that the user is responsible for accidents or hazards
involving third parties or their property.
25.3 Preparation
a)Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses when
operating the machine.
b)Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when
operating the machine.Never operate the machine
barefoot or in lightweight sandals.Avoid wearing loose
clothing, clothing with hanging cords or ties.
c) Carefully inspect the area on which the machine is to be
used and remove any objects that could be taken in and
thrown up by the machine.
d)Use the machine only in the recommended position and
only on a firm, level surface.
e)Do not operate the machine on paved or gravelled
surfaces where ejected material can cause injuries.
f) Before switching the machine on, always check whether
all bolts, nuts, pins and other fastenings are secure, and
that the safety devices and protective grilles are in
place.Worn or damaged stickers must be replaced.
g)Never operate the machine in the vicinity of other people,
particularly children, or animals.
25.4 Operation
a)Only work during the day or with good artificial light.
b)Avoid using the machine when the grass is wet.
c) Always ensure good stability, especially on slopes.
d)Walk, do not run.
e)Operate the machine across and never up or down the
slope.
f) Be particularly careful when changing direction on a slope.
g)Do not scarify or comb on excessively steep slopes.
h)Be particularly careful when turning the machine around
or pulling it towards you.
i) Stop the tines when the machine needs to be tilted for
transportation over surfaces other than grass and when
moving the machine from and to the area to be scarified.
j) Never use the machine with damaged safety devices or
protective grilles or without attached safety devices, e.g.
deflectors and/or grass collection units.
k) Start the motor carefully, in accordance with the operating
instructions, and keep your feet a safe distance from the
tines.
l) The machine must not be tilted when starting the motor,
unless the machine needs to be lifted for the process.In
this case, only tilt it as far as is absolutely necessary and
only raise the side facing away from the user.Always make
sure that both hands are in the working position before
returning the machine to the ground.
m)Never transport the machine while the drive is running.
25 Safety Information for Lawn Scarifiers