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! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!
Fig. 1
The design of the Verti-Drain
®
allows for safe use.
However, this is only possible if the user fully
observes the safety instructions given in this
manual.
Read and understand
(Fig. 1)
the manual before
starting to use the Verti-Drain.
If the machine is not used as described in the
manual, injury and/or damage to the Verti-Drain
®
may result.
(1) The Verti-Drain
®
is solely intended for the treatment of lawns or other areas
where grass should grow.
Any other use is considered to be incorrect use. The manufacturer accepts no
liability whatsoever with regard to damage resulting from such incorrect use; all
resulting risks are the responsibility of the user.
Correct use also includes following the manufacturer’s usage, maintenance and
repair instructions.
Before using the Verti-Drain
®
, inspect the area to be treated. Remove any loose
obstacles and avoid irregularities.
The Verti-Drain
®
was constructed according to the latest technological
knowledge and is safe to use.
Improper use, maintenance or repair of the machine may result in injury to both
the user and others. This should be avoided!
Always use the Verti-Drain
®
in combination with the proper tractor as described in the
technical data.
(3) All persons whom the owner assigns to operate, maintain or repair the Verti-
Drain
®
must read and have completely understood the operating manual and in
particular the section Safety Instructions.
The user is responsible for a safe tractor/ Verti Drain
®
combination. This unit
must be tested in terms of noise, safety and ease-of-use. In addition, user’s
instructions must be prepared.
(4) The user is obliged, before using the Verti-Drain
®
, to
check it for visible damage and defects.
Any changes in the Verti-Drain
®
(including its functioning) that may affect its safety must
be corrected immediately.
For reasons of safety, any modifications or additions to the Verti-Drain
®
(with the exception of those approved by the manufacturer) are not permitted in
principle.
If any modifications have been made to the Verti-Drain
®
, the present CE
certificate becomes null and void and the person who made the modifications
should himself make sure a new CE certificate is granted.
