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Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with information
on damage and injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction is
explained at the place of the exclama-
tion mark) with information on preventing
damage.
Help symbols with information on im-
proving tool handling.
General safety notes
Warning! Improper use of this tool
may lead to serious injury. Read this
instruction manual carefully before you
start working with the tool, and famil
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iarise yourself with its controls. Keep
the manual in a safe place and pass it
on to any subsequent owner to ensure
that the information it contains is al-
ways available.
Please read the following safety guide-
lines in order to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and damage to
objects:
Preparation:
• For safety reasons, do not allow children
or young people under 16 or anyone not
familiarised with this instruction manual to
use the tool.
• Never use the tool while others, especially
children or pets, are close by.
• Familiarise yourself with handling the tool
and pay attention to all possible dangers
that may be overheard while working with
the tool.
• Check the terrain on which you will be us
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ing the tool, and remove stones, sticks,
wires or other foreign objects that may be
caught up and spun off.
• Wear proper working clothes, such as firm
footwear with non-slip soles and strong
long trousers. Do not use the tool barefoot
or wearing open-toed sandals.
• To prevent injury from the tines, only
switch the tool on in its working position.
• Examine the tool beforehand every time
you use it. Do not use the tool when the
safety components (such as the power
safety catch or guard), cutting parts or
bolts are missing, worn or damaged. In
particular, check the mains cable and
dead-man lever for damage.
• Only replace damaged bolts or tines in
complete sets to prevent imbalance.
• Only use replacement and accessory
parts delivered and recommended by the
manufacturer. Using foreign parts will im-
mediately lead to loss of guarantee.
Working with the tool:
Keep your hands and feet away from
the tines while working, especially
when starting up the tool – injury haz-
ard!
• Observe any noise-prevention regulations
and local by-laws. Using the tool may be
limited or prohibited on certain days such
as Sundays or public holidays, or during
certain times of the day (midday, at night)
or in certain areas (such as at health spas
and hospitals).
• Do not use the tool to chop up stones or
till lawn soil, as such use may damage the
tool.
• Do not use the tool in rain, foul weather or
damp surroundings (such as near garden
ponds or swimming pools). Only use in
daylight or good lighting conditions.
• Be sensible. Do not use the tool if you are
tired or easily distracted, or after the use
of alcohol or medicines. Take a break as
soon as you need one.
• Make sure that you are standing firmly
when using the tool, especially on slopes.
