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ting parts or bolts are missing,
worn or damaged. In particular,
check the mains cable and
dead-man lever for damage.
•
Only replace damaged bolts or
tines in complete sets to pre-
vent imbalance.
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Only use replacement and ac-
cessory parts delivered and
recommended by the manu-
facturer. Using foreign parts
will immediately lead to loss of
guarantee.
Working with the tool:
Keep your hands and feet
away from the tines while
working, especially when
starting up the tool – injury
hazard!
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Observe any noise-prevention
regulations and local by-laws.
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Do not use the tool to chop up
stones or till lawn soil, as such
use may damage the tool.
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Do not use the tool in rain, foul
weather or damp surroundings
(such as near garden ponds or
swimming pools). Only use in
daylight or good lighting condi-
tions.
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Be sensible. Do not use the tool
if you are tired or easily distract-
ed, or after the use of alcohol
or medicines. Take a break as
soon as you need one.
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Make sure that you are stand-
ing firmly when using the tool,
especially on slopes. If work-
ing on a slope, work along the
slope, not upwards or down-
wards. Be particularly careful
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when changing direction on the
slope. Do not use the tool on
excessively steep slopes.
•
If there is any danger of slip-
ping on sloped ground, have
a second person secure the
tool with a rod or cable. The
second person should stand
up the slope at a safe distance
from the tool.
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Always hold the tool securely in
both hands while working with it.
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Make sure that the grips are
dry and clean. Be careful while
moving backwards – danger of
tripping over!
•
Take particular care when turn-
ing or raising the machine.
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If the chopping knife is blocked
by a foreign body, switch off
the equipment and discon-
nect at the plug. Remove the
foreign body (e.g. root) before
restarting the equipment.
•
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.
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Remove plants and root re-
mains regularly in the area of