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Safety Notes

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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be
familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the machine. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use!
Explanation of symbols on the machine
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Pay attention that bystanders are not
injured through foreign objects thrown
from the machine.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
Sharp tines/blades. Beware of sever-
ing toes or fingers.
Switch off and remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if the ca-
ble is entangled and before leaving the
machine unattended for any period.
Keep the supply flexible cord away
from the raking tines/blades.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from
cutting means.
Wait until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them. The tines/blades con-
STOP
tinue to rotate after the machine is
switched off, a rotating tine/blade can
cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the rain or
leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Bosch Power Tools
Operation
This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Never operate the product when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator. When not in use store the machine
out of reach of children.
Never rake/verticut while people, especially
children or pets are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Wear hearing protection and safety glasses
at all times while operating the machine.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals, always wear sub-
stantial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the ma-
chine is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign ob-
jects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the tines and tine assembly are not
worn, damaged or loose.
Replace worn or damaged tine and assem-
blies in sets to preserve balance. On multi-
tined machines, take care as rotating one
tine can cause other tines to rotate.
Wear full eye protection when using the ma-
chine without the catcher.
Walk, never run.
Rake/Verticut only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
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