be used. This ensures that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC SCARIFIER
- CAUTION!
Before you start working with the machine, read the following safety and usage instructions.
Acquaint yourself with the operating elements and the correct use of the machine. Keep the user's manual
in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future use.
- The product is not intended to be used by persons (including children) to whom the physical, sensory or
mental disability or lack of experience and knowledge prevents the safe use of the product if not supervised
or instructed to use the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Be careful with children to
ensure that they cannot play with the product.
Checks before every use
- Check the electric scarifier before every use.
- Do not use the electric scarifier if the safety mechanisms (e.g. start lever) are damaged or worn out
- Never use the machine with a blocked or missing safety mechanism.
- Make sure that all nuts and bolts are pulled tight and that the scarifier is in good operating condition.
- Before starting work, inspect the area that is to be aerated. Check the work area for any foreign objects
(e.g. stones, branches, rope) and remove them if necessary.
- Check the condition of the extension cord as well as the power cord and the electric socket. If one of the
cables is damaged or shows signs of wear, disconnect the mains plug immediately.
Proper use / responsibility
- ATTENTION!
Danger of injury! The scarifier may cause serious injuries
- Be aware that the user is responsible for injuries and threats to other people or their property.
- Check the terrain on which the electric scarifier is to be used and remove stones, wires, branches, shards,
bones and other foreign bodies that could get caught in the electric scarifier or be thrown by the electric
scarifier and cause injury.
- Do not use the electric scarifier to
levelling for soil irregularities
- Wear suitable work clothing (sturdy shoes with non-slip soles, long trousers, earmuffs and goggles). Do not
wear loose clothing or clothing with hanging laces. Do not work with the device when you are barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
- Do not work with damaged, incomplete or rebuilt electric scarifier without the manufacturer's consent.
- Do not use the electric scarifier if the safety mechanisms (e.g. start lever, electronic start lever safety lock,
impact protection) are damaged or worn out
- To ensure safety at work, never deactivate the protective devices (e. g. by tying the starter lever).
- Before starting the device, make sure that:
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no object or branch is inserted in the knife hole
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the electric scarifier is stable
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the work area is tidy.
- If the appliance shows unusual vibrations or noise, pull the mains plug out of the socket and check the roller.
Make sure that no grass clippings block the roller. If you do not find any problems, send the device for
inspection to an authorized service center.
- Make sure that your hands and legs are at a sufficient distance from moving parts.
- Work only during sufficient light conditions (in daylight or sufficient artificial lighting).
- Do not open the rear cover during use.
- Acquaint yourself with the surroundings of your work area. Check for potential dangers, which may not be
audible due to the noise of the machine.
- Make sure that your legs are at a sufficient distance from moving parts.
- Never use the electric scarifier in close proximity to other people, children or free-moving animals.
- Always push the electric scarifier at walking speed and hold the handle with both hands.
WARNING!
Be
extra careful when walking backwards. You could stumble!