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– before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge
opening;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the machine;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
– whenever you leave the machine.
• Never use the sca dethatcher without the thatch
collection bag securely fitted.
•
WARNING! Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off.
Slope Operation
Slopes are major factors related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
dethatch it.
• Dethatch across the face of slopes; never dethatch slopes
following an up and down traverse. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on a slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
objects. These may cause an unexpected slip or fall.
•
Do not dethatch on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
• Do not dethatch near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
C
hildren Safety
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the dethatching activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the dethatching area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Stay alert and turn the dethatcher off if a child enters the
area.
• Never let children operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees or other objects that may block your view of a child.
Vib Noise Reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the
time of operation, use low-vibration and low-noise operating
modes as well as wear personal protective equipment. Take
the following points into account to minimize the vibration and
noise exposure risks:
• Only use the product as intended by its design and these
instructions.
• Ensure that the product is in good condition and well
maintained.
• Use correct application tools for the product and ensure
they are in good condition.
• Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
• Maintain this product in accordance with these
instructions and keep it well lubricated (where
appropriate).
• Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool
use across a number of days.
Residual Risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all
the safety requirements, potential risks of injury and damage
remain. The following dangers can arise in connection with the
structure and design of this product:
• Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the
product is being used over long periods of time or not
adequately managed and properly maintained.
• Injuries and damage to property due to broken application
tools or the sudden impact of hidden objects during use.
• Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying
objects.
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WARNING!
This product produces an electromagnetic
field during operation! This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive medical
implants! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants to consult their
doctor and the medical implant manufacturer before operating
this product!
