• Do not lift or transport the tool
while the motor is running. Turn
the tool off and wait for the tines
to stop moving, then disconnect
the tool from the mains before
changing the area you are work-
ing on.
• Never leave the tool unattended
where you were using it.
• Switch the tool off, wait for the
tines to stop moving and discon-
nect the tool from the mains un-
der the following circumstances:
- Always before leaving the tool.
- Before removing remnants of
soil and plants.
- When the tool is not in use.
- Before you conduct mainte-
nance or cleaning work on the
tool.
- If the mains cable is damaged
or caught up.
- If the tool collides with an ob-
stacle or starts to vibrate in an
unusual manner. In this case,
examine the tool for damage,
and have it repaired if neces-
sary.
• Use the tool away from fl amma-
ble fl uids or gases. Failure to do
so may result in fi re or explosion.
Maintenance and storage:
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are tight and that the tool
is in safe working order.
• Do not attempt to repair the tool
yourself unless you are qualifi ed to
do so. Return the tool to our service
centre to carry out any work not
listed in the user manual.
• Keep the tool in a dry place out
of children's reach.
• Be careful in handling the tool.
Keep the tines sharp and clean
to improve its working safety
and effectiveness.
• Follow the maintenance regula-
tions.
Electrical safety:
Warning! Do not use the tool
if the mains or extension ca-
ble is damaged – danger of
electrical shock.
• Keep the mains cable away
from the tines. Always trail the
mains cable behind you or the
person operating the tool. If the
cable becomes damaged during
use, immediately disconnect it
from the mains. Never touch the
mains cable before unplugging it
from the mains.
• Make sure that the mains voltage
matches the data on the tool's
rating label.
• Avoid skin contact with earthed
objects such as metal fences and
posts.
• Make sure that the connector on
the extension cable is protected
from splash water, and is made of
rubber or has a rubber covering.
Only use extension cables that are
intended for outdoor use and are
labelled as such. Use extension
cables with a cable core diameter
of at least one square millimetre.
Always completely unwind the
cable reel before use. Check the
cable for damage.
• Use the cable hanger fi tted for
the purpose when using an ex-
tension cable.
• Do not carry the tool by the cable.
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