Proper Use; General Safety Guidelines For The Petrol Scarifier; General Safety Information - Sabo 38-BV Manual Del Operador

WARNING
Petrol is highly inflammable and explosive.
Fire and explosions can cause severe injury and material damage.
No smoking and no naked flames while filling the tank.
WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutting tool can
cause severe foot injuries.
Only start the engine when standing behind the device.
Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutting tool can
cause severe hand and foot injuries.
When the engine/cutter shaft is running, always observe the safety
distance to the machine which is maintained by the guide bar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Before scarifying areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all
stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn.
Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or
missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety
hazard for both you and other people.
Before initial use, check to make sure the cutting tool is fitted tightly,
then check the cutter blades for a tight fit, wear and damage every
time you do any scarifying work. Have an authorised workshop
replace worn or damaged blades.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have
been removed.
CAUTION
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during
operation. Risk of burns!
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before
starting any maintenance or cleaning work.
Always hold the ejection flap on the right when emptying and
reattaching the bag.
Never operate the device with a damaged or missing exhaust
protection grill.
CAUTION
If the spark plug connector is not removed when carrying out work
on the device, the engine may start accidentally and serious injuries
would be the consequence.
Switch the engine off before doing any maintenance and repair
work, remove the spark plug connector and the ignition key, if there
is one. Never remove the plug connector when the engine is
running. Risk of electric shock!
For the appropriate cleaning or maintenance tips, consult the
operating instructions.
Insufficient device maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutting tool can cause severe hand and foot
injuries. Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Switch off the engine and wait until the cutting tool has come to
a standstill:
– when the device needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transportation;
– when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
– if the machine is left unsupervised for a short time;
– before the scarifying depth is set;
– before removing the grass collecting bag;
– before filling with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold!
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never drive over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on.
Before and during the scarifying process, check the area for live wires
and remove them, if possible.
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the device and disconnect the wire
from the supply grid.
CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the scarifier cutters can cause severe
injury.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles!
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Never do any scarifying without wearing protective goggles.
WARNING
Wear ear protection!
Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments.
Never do any scarifying without wearing ear protection.

5 PROPER USE

• The device is intended solely for scarifying grass and lawn surfaces in the
course of normal garden and landscaping care ("Proper use"). Any further form
of use constitutes improper use; the manufacturer accepts no liability for any
resulting damage; the risk is borne solely by the user. Proper use also includes
adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by
the manufacturer.
• If used in public areas, parks, sports grounds, on roads and in agricultural and
forest areas, special care must be taken.
• The scarifier must not be used in particular for the removal of weeds between
stones or paving stones, on terraces or paths, as a rotavator or for levelling
uneven areas of ground, such as molehills.
• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the
manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used,
the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised
modifications to this device exclude the manufacturer from liability for any damage
resulting from these modifications.
6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE PETROL
SCARIFIER

General safety information

For your own safety and in order to ensure that the machine functions
correctly, please read these operating instructions carefully. Acquaint
yourself with the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep the
operating instructions for reference purposes.
• Please remember that the person operating or using the machine bears full
responsibility not only for possible risks to other people or their property, but
also for accidents which occur whilst using the machine.
• These operating instructions are part of the scope of supply of the machine and
must be handed over to the purchaser of the device in the event of resale.
• Never allow children or persons under the age of 16 or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can
determine the minimum age of the person allowed to use the machine.
• Please explain the possible dangers and how to prevent accidents to every person
who is supposed to work with the device. This device may only be used,
maintained or serviced by persons who are familiar with the device, and who are
aware of the possible dangers.
• This device is not meant to be used by persons with restricted physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless they are
accompanied by a person responsible for their safety and unless they received
instructions from the person on how the device is to be used. This responsible
person must decide in advance whether the person with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities is suitable for this activity.
You must never scarify the lawn if there are other persons nearby,
especially children, or animals.
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