ENFR
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0478 404 8800 A - EN
4.1 General
These safety regulations must 
be observed when working with 
the machine.
Read the entire instruction 
manual before using the 
machine for the first time. Keep 
the instruction manual in a safe 
place for future reference.
Observe the operating and maintenance 
instructions contained in the separate 
engine instruction manual.
These safety precautions are essential for 
your safety, however the list is not 
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a 
reasonable and responsible manner and 
be aware that the user is responsible for 
accidents involving third parties or their 
property.
Make sure that you are familiar with the 
controls and operation of the machine. In 
particular, the user must know how the 
work tools and engine can be stopped 
quickly.
The machine must only be used by 
persons who have read the instruction 
manual and are familiar with operation of 
the machine. The user should seek expert 
and practical instruction prior to initial 
operation. The user must receive 
instruction on safe use of the machine 
from the vendor or another expert.
During this instruction, the user should be 
made aware that the utmost care and 
concentration are required for working with 
the machine.
Residual risks persist even if you operate 
this machine according to the instructions.
Only give or lend the machine, including 
any accessories, to persons who are 
familiar with this model and how to operate 
it. The instruction manual forms part of the 
machine and must always be provided to 
persons borrowing it.
The machine must only be operated by 
persons who are well rested and in good 
physical and mental condition. If your 
health is impaired, you should consult your 
doctor to determine whether working with 
the machine is possible. The machine 
should not be operated after the 
consumption of alcohol, drugs or 
medications which impair reactions.
Make sure that the user is physically, 
sensorily and mentally capable of 
operating the machine and working with it. 
If the user is physically, sensorily or 
mentally impaired, the machine must only 
be used under supervision or following 
instruction by a responsible person.
Make sure that the user is of legal age or 
being trained under supervision in a 
profession in accordance with national 
regulations.
Caution – risk of accident:
The tiller is only suitable for tilling 
operations such as the sowing, cultivation 
or care of plants. It must only be used as 
described in this instruction manual – 
improper use is prohibited. Use for other 
purposes is not permitted and may be 
dangerous. Such use could result in injury 
to persons or damage to the machine.
Due to physical danger to the user, the 
tiller must not be used for the following 
applications (incomplete list):
– working on lawn roofs and in balcony 
boxes,
– for shredding or chopping tree or hedge 
cuttings.
It is not permitted to transport objects, 
animals or persons, particularly children, 
on the machine.
1 Throttle lever
2 Lower handlebar
3 Release lever (lateral handlebar 
adjustment)
4 Carrying handle
5 Transport wheel
6 Guard plate
7 Hoes
8 Plant protection disc
9 Brake spur
10 Drive control lever
11 Rating plate with machine number
12 Self-propulsion lever
13 Handle
14 On/Off switch
15 Upper handlebar
16 Release lever (height adjustment)
17 Recoil starter rope
18 Engine
19 Oil bath air filter
20 Spark plug socket
21 Release pin (brake spur)
4. For your safety
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy - 
danger of suffocation! Keep 
packaging material away from 
children.