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SYMBOLOGY
Safety warnings and
precautions.
All users must read the
instruction manual to
avoid injuries.
Risk of electric shock.
Hazard of fire
or explosion.
Double insulation.
Respect the safety
distance.
Recycled material
packaging.
Separate collection of
batteries and / or power
tools.
2. GENERAL USE &
SAFETY WARNINGS
While using agricultural
equipment, several basic
safety precautions must always be
followed in order to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal
injuries.
Read and understand the
manual prior to operating this
tiller. Save these instructions and
other documents supplied with this
machine for future reference.
2.1 - GENERAL
These preventive measures are
essential for your safety. Always use
this machine with care in a responsible
manner having in consideration that
its user is responsible for eventual
accidents caused to third parties or
their goods.
Make sure that all individuals using this
tool have had the necessary training
and have read and fully understand
these operating instructions. Before
operating it for the first time, its user
must be instructed by the vendor
or a competent person about its
functionalities.
This instruction manual is an integral
part of the tool and must always be
provided.
Get familiar with the equipment’s
control devices and operation. The user
must know how to stop the equipment
immediately.
Always pay attention when operating an
electric tool. A moment of inattention
may result in serious injuries.
Use this equipment only if you are in
good physical and mental conditions.
Do not use it if you are tired or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication. If you suffer from any
health problem, please ask your doctor
about the possibility of using the tool.
Never allow this machine to be used by
children, people with limited physical,
sensorial or mental capabilities, with
lack of experience and knowledge of
this equipment and who is not familiar
with the instructions.
This tool must only be operated
as described in this instruction
manual. No other use is allowed
besides the described.
Do not overload the equipment and use
it properly for each type of work. Using
it for purposes other than the intended
may result in dangerous situations.
For safety reasons, any changes other
than the assembly of accessories
authorized by the manufacturer are
prohibited. Any changes made void the
warranty.
You can obtain any information about
the authorized accessories through
your VITO official distributor.
2.2 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This tool possesses double
insolation, which means that
every external metallic part is isolated
from the electric components.
Therefore, and in accordance with the
regulation EN 60745, it is not
necessary any earth connection.
However, double insolation does not
replace the regular safety precautions
that must be followed while using the
equipment.
Do not expose any power tools to
rain or use them in wet or damp
environments. The presence of water
in an electric tool increases the risk of
damage and electric shock to the user.
Hold the equipment by the isolated
parts that avoid any electric shock if
it touches any hidden wire during the
operation.
Do not use this tool in an
explosive environment,
especially in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dusts. Any power tool
may form sparks that might ignite
liquids, gases, or dust.
2.3 - BEFORE OPERATING
Make sure that this tool is only used
by who is familiar with the instruction
manual.
To ensure a safe operation, you must:
� Check the entire equipment before
using it. Check that all the accessories
are correctly assembled and attached
to the machine and in good conditions.
Never use damaged accessories;
� In a regular operation, the tool was
conceived to produce vibrations. Verify
if every fixing screw is well tightened.
It is important a regular inspection in a
way to ensure the safety questions and
the machine’s performance;
� After assembling the accessories and
before operating the equipment, test
it at maximum speed at no load for a
