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• Do not use the tool if it is dam-
aged, incomplete or altered
without the approval of the
manufacturer. In particular, do
not work with the tool if guards
or protection fittings are dam
-
aged or missing.
• Do not overload the tool. Only
work in the performance range
stated. Do not use tools that do
not have sufficient power for
heavy jobs. Do not use the tool
for any use other than that in-
tended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid damage to the tool. Do
not apply extra weight and do
not drag the tool over hard sur-
faces such as tiles or steps.
• Remove plants and root remains
regularly in the area of the
drive shaft. Thus, you avoid an
overload and damage the appli-
ance.
• Watch out for special hazards
when working on difficult (Ro
-
cky, hard or similar) soil.
Stopping work:
Warning! The tines will
continue to turn for a few
seconds after you switch the
tool off. Wait until they have
stopped moving – injury haz-
ard!
• Do not lift or transport the tool
while the motor is running. Turn
the tool off and wait for the
tines to stop moving, then dis-
connect the tool from the mains
before changing the area you
are working on.
• Never leave the tool unattended
where you were using it.
• Switch the tool off, wait for the
tines to stop moving and discon-
nect the tool from the mains un-
der the following circumstances:
- Always before leaving the tool.
- Before removing remnants of
soil and plants.
- When the tool is not in use.
- Before you conduct mainte-
nance or cleaning work on the
tool.
- If the mains cable is damaged
or caught up.
- If the tool collides with an ob-
stacle or starts to vibrate in an
unusual manner. In this case,
examine the tool for damage,
and have it repaired if neces-
sary.
• Use the tool away from flam
-
mable fluids or gases. Failure to
do so may result in fire or explo
-
sion.
Maintenance and storage:
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are tight and that the
tool is in safe working order.
• Do not attempt to repair the tool
yourself unless you are qualified
to do so. Return the tool to our
service centre to carry out any
work not listed in the user manu-
al.
• Keep the tool in a dry place out
of children’s reach.
• Be careful in handling the tool.
Keep the tines sharp and clean
to improve its working safety
and effectiveness.
• Follow the maintenance regula-
tions.
