002BA318 KN
Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the han‐
dles. Right hand on control handle, left hand on
handle hose on drive tube, even if you are left-
handed.
002BA317 KN
The machine can be carried on a harness that
bears the weight of the machine.
2.7
While working
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, shut off the engine immediately – move
the stop switch / slide control in the direction of 0.
Ensure that there is nobody within a 5 m radius –
risk of injury due to falling objects This distance
must also be maintained in relation to objects
(vehicles, window panes) – risk of property dam‐
age!
Make sure the idle speed setting is correct. The
rakes and tines must not move when the engine
is idling with the throttle trigger released.
Check and correct the idle speed setting at regu‐
lar intervals. If the rakes and tines still run when
the engine is idling, have your dealer check your
machine and make proper adjustments or
repairs.
Exercise caution in wet conditions on slopes,
uneven ground, etc. – risk of slipping!
Clear away fallen branches and scrub.
Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps, roots – risk
of tripping or stumbling!
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
When working at heights:
–
Always use a lift bucket
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Never work on a ladder
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Never work in a tree
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Never work in unsteady locations
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Never work with just one hand
Greater care and attention than usual are
required when wearing ear protection, as sounds
(shouts, beeps, etc.), warning you of impending
danger, cannot be heard properly.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
As soon as the engine is running, the
power machine generates toxic
exhaust gas. These gases may be
odorless and invisible. Never run the
engine indoors or in poorly ventilated
locations, even if your model is equip‐
ped with a catalytic converter.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool. Com‐
bustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel sys‐
tem.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Check in particular that the fuel
system has no leaks and the safety equipment is
fully operative. Never use a power tool that is no
longer safe to operate. In case of doubt, contact
a dealer.
Do not operate your power tool in the starting
throttle position – engine speed cannot be con‐
trolled in this position.
Before you leave the machine: Shut the engine
off.
If rakes and tines are blocked: Release the throt‐
tle trigger – switch off the engine – unblock rakes
and tines.
Opening the throttle while the rakes and tines are
blocked increases the load and reduces engine
speed. The clutch then slips continuously and
this causes overheating and damage to impor‐
tant components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing
components) – and this can increase the risk of
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