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Safety instructions
Attention!
Use the unit only in a technically faultless
condition!
Danger - risk of injury!
Safety and protective devices must not be
disabled!
Keep other persons away from the danger area
The unit operator or user is responsible for accidents
involving other persons and their property
Children or persons who are not familiar with these
operating instructions are not permitted to use
the unit
Observe the local regulations governing the
minimum age of the operator
Do not operate the unit when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication
Before each use of the unit, check it for recognisable
damage and eliminate this damage immediately
Check the mains cable for damage. In case of
damage (cracks, cuts, crushed points, etc.),
exchange the mains cable immediately
Wear suitable work clothing
Long trousers
Firm and antislip footwear
When working on slopes
Always make sure the unit is in a safe position
Always aerate across slopes, never up or down
Never aerate slopes with a gradient of more
than 20°
Take special care when turning
Only work when there is adequate daylight or proper
artificial lighting
Keep body, body parts and clothing away from the
cutter area
Never leave the unit unattended when it is ready
for operation
Aerate only with a sharp cutting blade
Never operate the unit with damaged safety
devices / safety grilles
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Never operate the unit without completely installed
safety devices (e.g., baffle plate, grass catchers)
Prior to each use, check the unit for damage and
have damaged parts replaced before using again
Shut down the motor, wait until the unit comes to
a standstill, and disconnect it from the power mains
When leaving the unit
After faults occur
Before loosening blockages
Before eliminating stoppages
After contact with foreign bodies
Faults or unusual vibrations on the unit
Look for damage to the lawn aerator and perform
the required repairs before restarting and working
with the lawn aerator.
Check the terrain to be covered completely and
carefully and remove all foreign bodies
Be especially careful when turning the lawn aerator
around or when pulling the lawn aerator towards you
Do not aerate over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots
of trees)
Only remove cuttings when the motor is at a standstill
Switch the motor / cutting blades off when an area
other than the area to be aerated is crossed
Never lift or carry the unit while the motor is running
Guide the unit at walking speed
Before use, make sure the seat of nuts, screws, and
bolts is firm
Assembly
Attention!
The unit must only be operated after it has been
fully assembled.
Translation of original user instructions