TILLER SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING!
“Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.”
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a.
Keep work area clean and well lit
. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h)
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h)
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
WARNING!
When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool off in an emergency,
before operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical
to the mains data.
This tool is double insulated therefore no earth wire is required.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to avoid
a hazard.
Note:
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The
insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
Using an Extension Lead
Please only use power cables that are not damaged. The total length of the power cable should not exceed
40 meters; going beyond this distance will reduce the power output of the electric motor. The power cable
must have a cross-section of 3 x 1.5 mm2. The insulating sheath of lawn mower power cables is frequently
damaged.
Some of the causes for this are:
• Cuts caused by running over the cable
• Pinching when the power cable is dragging under doors and pulled through windows.
• Cracking due to old age of the insulation
• Kinking by improperly fastening or guiding the power cable.
The power cables must, at the very minimum, be of type HO5RN-F and 3-stranded. The cable type must
be printed somewhere on the power cable. Only purchase power cables that are marked as such! Plugs
and socket couplers for the power cables must be made from rubber and be splashproof. There is a limit to
how long power cables can be. Longer power cables require larger conductor cross-sections. Power cables
and connecting lines must be regularly checked for damage. Ensure that the lines are de-energized before
checking them. Completely unwind the power cable. Also check power cable entry points, plugs and socket
couplers for kinks.
• Read the operating instructions with due care. Familiarize yourself with the operator controls and proper operation of
the machine
• Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Contact
your local governmental agency for information regarding minimum age requirements for operating the machine
• Never work in the direct vicinity of persons - especially children - or animals.
• Always keep in mind that the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents involving other persons and/or
damage to their property.
Preliminary measures
• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers when working. Never operate the machine barefoot or in
sandals.
• Check the ground on which the machine will be used and remove all objects that could be caught up and violently flung
out by it.
• Before using the machine, always visually examine the tools for excessive wear or damage. To prevent any imbalance,
replace worn out or damaged parts and mounting bolts as a set only.
• The power cables used are not to be of a lighter duty class than light rubber-insulated H05RN-F in accordance with DIN
57282/VDE 0282 and they must have a cross section of at least 1.5 mm2. The connection must be splash-proof. The
power cable must be fed through the stress-relief clips and be plugged into the switch/plug block. Before use, check the
cable for damage and signs of aging. Never use the machine with worn or damaged cables. If the cable is damaged
while working, pull the power plug immediately and only then inspect the damage. Do not touch the power cable until the
plug has been pulled. • Socket couplers to connection elements must be made from rubber, soft PVC or other thermal
material of equal rigidity or coated with such material.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely and that the machine is in safe working condition.
• The equipment may only be connected to a power supply protected by means of an earth-leakage circuit breaker (RCD)
with a maximum operating current of 30 mA.
Handling
• Work only in daylight or in good light.
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• Work perpendicular to the slope, never up or down it.
• Be particularly careful when you change direction on a slope.
• Do not work on overly steep inclines.
• Be particularly careful when you turn the machine around or pull it toward yourself.
• Switch on the motor carefully as described in the instructions from the manufacturer and ensure that you keep your feet
at a safe distance from the tool.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or under any rotating parts.
• Never lift or carry a machine whilst the motor is running; in addition the power plug should be pulled.
• Switch off the motor whenever you leave the machine unattended.
• If the machine begins to experience unusual vibrations, immediately switch it off and check it.
• Ensure that you avoid paths that could restrict the free movement of the extension cable.
• Keep cables away from the cutters. The cutters may cause damage to the cables and result in contact with active parts.
Maintenance and storage.
• Always make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely so that the machine is in safe working condition.
• Allow the motor to cool before you put the machine in an enclosed area.
• For your own safety, replace worn or damaged parts without delay.
• Switch the machine off and pull the power plug before carrying out any adjustment or cleaning work on it, and before
checking to see if the mains connection is entwined or damaged.
• Switch off the motor and pull the power plug:
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs.
- before you clean the machine, inspect it or carry out work on the machine.
- after you have traveled over an obstacle.
- if you have struck a foreign object.
- if the equipment begins to experience exceptionally strong vibrations
• Do not touch damaged cables before disconnected from the power supply. Touching a damaged cable may result in
contact with active parts.
• Do not touch the cutters before the equipment is disconnected from the power supply and the cutters have reached a
standstill.
Do not lose these safety instructions
