Titan TTB428GDO, Operating Manual

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SCARIFIER 1300W TTB428GDO
Operation
1.
Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating the product in wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid
slipping.
3.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4.
Walk, never run.
5.
Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7.
Do not operate the product on steep slopes.
8.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
9. Stop the tines if the product has to be tilted for transportation.
Do not operate
the tines when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the product
to and from the working area.
10. Never operate the product with defective guards,
or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
11.
Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from
the tine(s).
12. Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor, except if the product
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
13. Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge opening.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
15.
Never pick up or carry a product while the motor is running.
16. Stop the motor and disconnect the product from the power supply:
-- before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge opening;
-- before checking, cleaning or working on the product;
-- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the product for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the product;
-- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
-- whenever you leave the product.
17.
Never use the scarifier without the grass catcher bag securely fitted.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working
condition.
2.
Allow the product to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
4.
Examine the product regularly and replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Additional safety warnings
1.
Warning! Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to rotate after the motor is switched
off.
2.
Do not use the product if the cords are damaged or worn.
3. Do not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord
before it is disconnected from the supply.
A damaged cord can lead to contact
with live parts.
4. Keep extension cords away from the tines.
The tines can cause damage to the
cords and lead to contact with live parts.
5. If operating a garden power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock.
Vibration and noise reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of operation, use low-
vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to minimize the vibration and noise exposure risks:
1.
Only use the product as intended by its design and these instructions.
2.
Ensure that the product is in good condition and well maintained.
3.
Use correct application tools for the product and ensure they in good condition.
4.
Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
5.
Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and keep it well lubricated
(where appropriate).
6.
Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of
days.
Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this instruction manual.
Memorise the safety directions and follow them to the letter. This will help to prevent risks
and hazards.
1. Always be alert when using this product, so that you can recognise and
handle risks early.
Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and damage to
property.
2. Switch off and disconnect from the power supply if there is any malfunction.
Have the product checked by a qualified specialist and repaired, if necessary, before
you put it into operation again.
WARNING! This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation!
This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this product!
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the safety requirements,
potential risks of injury and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in
connection with the structure and design of this product:
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is being used over long
periods of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
2.
Injuries and damage to property due to broken application tools or the sudden impact
of hidden objects during use.
3.
Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.