•
Do not use the tool if it is dam-
aged, incomplete or altered
without the approval of the
manufacturer. In particular, do
not work with the tool if guards
or protection fittings are dam-
aged or missing.
•
Do not overload the tool. Only
work in the performance range
stated. Do not use tools that
do not have sufficient power
for heavy jobs. Do not use the
tool for any use other than that
intended by the manufacturer.
•
Avoid damage to the tool. Do
not apply extra weight and do
not drag the tool over hard sur-
faces such as tiles or steps.
Stopping work:
Warning! The tines will contin-
ue to turn for a few seconds
after you switch the tool off.
Wait until they have stopped
moving – injury hazard!
•
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 working on.
•
Never leave the tool unattend-
ed where you were using it.
•
Switch the tool off, wait for
the tines to stop moving and
disconnect the tool from the
mains under the following cir-
cumstances:
- 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 dam-
aged or caught up
- If the tool collides with an ob-
stacle or starts to vibrate in an
unusual manner. In this case, ex-
amine the tool for damage, and
have it repaired if necessary.
•
Use the tool away from flam-
mable fluids or gases. Failure
to do so may result in fire 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
qualified 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 regu-
lations.
Electrical safety:
Warning! Do not use the tool
if the mains or extension ca-
ble is damaged – danger of
electrical shock.
•
Before each use, check the
mains cable and the extension
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