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Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this electric scarifier. Before using it, please read these
operating instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
Check before each use
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Check the scarifier before each use.
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Do not use the scarifier
if the safety devices (trigger lever, safety lock, back cover or
protective cover) are damaged or worn.
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Never use the machine with blocked or missing safety devices.
NOTE
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Make sure that all nuts and screws are tightened, and that the scarifier
is in good working order
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Before starting to work, inspect the aerated area. Check the work area for foreign
objects (e.g. stones, branches, ropes) and remove if necessary.
Proper Use / Responsibility
ATTENTION! Danger of injury! The scarifier can cause serious injuries!
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Do not put your hands or feet near the roller.
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You are responsible for safety according to these instructions.
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Only work in good visibility.
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Do not open the back cover during use.
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Get
to know the surroundings of your workspace. Check for possible hazards that
may be overheard due to machine noise.
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Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to protect your feet.
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Make sure your feet are at a safe distance from moving parts.
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Make sure that there are
no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere
near the work area.
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Always push the scarifier at walking speed.
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Operating position: make sure you have a secure feet position when working.
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Be specifically careful when changing direction on slope.
ATTENTION! Be extremely careful when walking backwards. You could stumble!
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Do not use the scarifier in rain or in humid
or wet
conditions.
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Do not work with the scarifier near the edges of pools or garden ponds.