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Safety Information (continued)
□ Do not tilt the machine when switching on the motor, except if
the product has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt
it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is
away from the operator.
□ Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge
opening.
□ Switch on the motor carefully according to the instructions and
keep your feet clear of the rotating tines.
□ Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running.
□ Stop the motor and disconnect the machine from the power
supply:
□ before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge
opening;
□ 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 electric scarifier + 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.
CHILDREN 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 electric scarifier + 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.
VIBRATION AND 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.
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!
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