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Safety Instructions
1. General Information:
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Due to the threat of bodily harm, the scarifier must not be used:
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as a rotary cultivator, or
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for levelling off bumps in the ground, such as mole hills.
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Never allow children or other individuals to work with the scarifier who are not familiar with how the machine works. Local regulations may prescribe the
minimum age for users.
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Avoid if possible operating the machine in wet grass.
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Only work by daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
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Remove the spark plug before working on the cutting tools.
2. Before scarifying:
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When operating the machine, always wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Never operate the machine barefoot or in open sandals.
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Attach the impact guard or the catching device, which are delivered with the machine. Be sure that they fit properly. It is prohibited to use the machine
without the protective devices or with damaged ones.
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Before scarifying, remove all foreign objects, such as rocks, pieces of wood, bones and the like from the lawn to be scarified.
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Before use, check (by visual inspection) to be sure that the rotating parts and cutting tool are not worn or damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts
by the whole set so as not to put them out of balance.
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Machines with four-stroke engines have to be provided with engine oil before the initial start-up (see „Filling with Oil“).
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Before each scarification, check the oil level.
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Fill with fuel (regular petrol).
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Only tank up outdoors – do not smoke & no open flames! Do not tank up with the engine running. Do not squirt any fuel while the engine is warm.
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If the fuel runs over, it has to be removed, and the engine must not be started before doing so.
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Only store the fuel in containers approved for such.
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Remove any remaining grass there might be on the engine from the last time it was used
this is a fire hazard.
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Check to be sure that the connections fit snugly on the petrol lines, air filter, etc.
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Never operate the machine when any individuals, especially children or pets are nearby.
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The user is responsible for any accidents or instances of endangerment which are incurred by others or their property.
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For safety reasons, the tank cap has to be replaced if it gets damaged.
3. When Starting Up
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Only switch on the engine when your feet are at a safe distance to the cutting tools.
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Do not tilt the scarifier when you actuate the switch unless this is absolutely necessary. If it is, tilt the scarifier as little as possible always such that the scarifier
remains between you and the blade.
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Do not allow the machine to run in confined surroundings, such as closed rooms. Danger of poisoning!
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Only operate the machine by daylight or with sufficient artificial lighting.
4. When Scarifying – For Your SAFETY:
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Important: Danger! The cutting tool continues to coast after being switched off!
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Keep the safety clearance provided by the guide braces.
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Never use the machine:
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when the protective devices or shields are damaged
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with the protective devices such as the deflecting device and/or the catching devices missing.
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Switch on the engine according to instructions and only when your feet are at a safe distance to the rotating parts.
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On slopes, pay special attention to a safe degree of stability.
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Always walk, and never run.
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Always work crosswise to the slope and never up and down it.
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Special caution is required when you change direction on a slope.
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Do not operate the machine on excessively steep slopes.
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Special caution is required when you drive the machine in reverse or carry out pulling toward you.
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Turn off the device when it has to be tilted for transport. Do not operate the cutting tools when crossing areas other than lawns and the device is being taken
to or from the area to be worked on
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Before removing the grass-catcher, turn off the engine and wait until the working tools coast to a stop.
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Replace any worn or damaged blades as sets. Follow the instructions for installation. For safety reasons, only use spare part made by the manufacturer.
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Only when the engine is switched off may any maintenance or cleaning work be carried out on the scarifier or the protective device be removed.
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Do not park the scarifier in moist rooms or near open flames.
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If you should ever drive over an obstacle, to be on the safe side, have the scarifier examined by a specialist (see List of Service Shops).
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Never open the protective shutter when the engine is still running.
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Never drive over gravel with the engine running – danger of flying rocks!
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Important: Handling the grass-catcher improperly may present a danger.
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Only adjust the working depth with the engine switched off and the spark plug connector pulled off.
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Turn off the device, pull off the spark plug connector and wail until the device comes to a stop,
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always when you leave the machine;
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before you clear any blocking;
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before you examine, clean or work on the device;
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when you have hit a foreign object. Check the device for any damage and carry out any repairs that might be necessary;
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if the device begins to vibrate unusually (examine immediately).
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Never put your hands or feet near the rotating parts. Do not stand in front of the grass ejection opening.
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Never ever put your hands or feet near or under the rotating parts.
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With rotating devices, nothing and nobody must be placed in front of the ejection opening when it is open.
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Never lift the device or carry it away when the engine is running.
