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e) Always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when operating
the tool. Do not operate the tool with bare feet or open sandals.
f) Check the area, in which you are going to operate the tool, and
remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other objects that
may get caught and hurled away.
g) Visually inspect the work tools and bolts for signs of wear and
tear or damages each time before you start using the tool. To
avoid imbalances worn-out or damaged work tools and/or bolts
may only be replaced in sets.
h) If tools with ejection openings pointing to the backside and
uncovered rear rollers without collection or protection devices
full eye protection (safety goggles) must be worn.
Handling
a) Operate the tool in daylight or good artificial lighting only.
b) If possible avoid to use the tool with wet grass or apply
particular care to avoid slipping.
c) Make sure to have a safe stand when working on inclines.
d) Move the tool at walking speed only
e) Always work in a perpendicular position/direction to the slope.
Never work in upward or downward direction!
f) Take particular care when changing the working direction on the
slope.
g) Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
h) Take particular care when turning the tool around or pulling it
towards yourself.
i) Stop the work tools if the tool must be tilted for transport
purposes. Stop the work tools if areas other than grass patches
must be crossed and whenever the tool is moved to and from
the area to be worked.
j) Do not use the tool with damaged or no safety devices installed,
e.g., without baffle plates and/or collection devices.
