Okay VEL 3817, Руководство по эксплуатации

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GB | Operating Instructions
3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
GARDENING TOOLS
WARNING – Read all safety instruc-
tions! Failure to observe the safety in-
structions may result in electric shock,
burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety instructions für future refer-
ence.
- This device is not intended to be used by
persons (incl. children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of
experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or were instructed on the proper use of
the device by that person.
- Children should be under supervision to en-
sure that they do not play with the device.
Technical safety
Notes
a) Read the Operating Instructions carefully.
Make sure to be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and proper use of the tool.
Preparation
a) Never allow children or other persons that are
not familiar with the Operating Instructions to
use the tool. The minimum age for operating
the tool may be determined by local regula-
tions.
b) Do not operate the tool while other persons –
in particular children – or animals are nearby.
c) Keep in mind that the operator of the tool is
liable for accidents or risks that may occur to
other persons or their property.
d) Wear ear and eye protection while operating
the tool.
e) Always wear sturdy footwear and long trou-
sers 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 op-
erate 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 im-
balances 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 pro-
tection (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/di-
rection to the slope. Never work in upward or
downward direction!
f) Take particular care when changing the work-
ing 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 ar-
eas 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.
k) Do not change the motor settings and do not
overrev the motor.
l) Disengage (‘declutch’) all work tools and
drives prior to starting the motor.
m) Start the tool with due care in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure to
keep a safe distance between your feet and
the the work tools.
n) The tool must never be tilted when starting
the motor unless the tool must be lifted off the
ground to be started. If this should be the case
only tilt the tool as far as necessary and only
lift the side pointing away from the operator
off the ground.
o) Do not start the motor while standing in front
of the ejection chute.
p) Never reach under or touch rotating parts with
your hands or feet. Keep away from the ejec-
tion opening.
q) Never lift or carry a tool with the motor run-
ning.
r) Switch off the motor and pull the mains plug in
the following cases: