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Never allow children or persons not familiar with the instructions to use the product. National
regulations may restrict the operator's age.
Remember that it is the operator or the user who is responsible for accidents of or hazards
to other people or the properties.
Preparation
Wear ear protectors and safety glasses at all times while operating the machine.
Inspect the power cord and extension cord for damage or wear before use. If the cord is
damaged during use, immediately disconnect it from the power supply. DO NOT TOUCH
THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY. Do not use the machine
if the cord is defective or damaged.
When operating the machine, wear sturdy footwear and trousers with long legs. Do not oper-
ate the tool barefoot or when wearing sandals with exposed toes. Avoid wearing clothing that
is too loose or has hanging strings or other elements intended for tying.
Carefully examine the area where the equipment is to be used and remove any objects that
may be ejected by the machine.
Operate the machine in the recommended position and only on a stable fl at surface.
Do not operate the machine on a cobbled or gravel surface on which the material ejected
could cause injury.
Before starting the machine, check that all bolts, nuts, pins and other fi xing elements are
properly fastened and that the guards and screens are in place. Replace damaged or illeg-
ible labels.
Never operate the machine when persons, in particular, children or pets are in the vicinity.
Operation
Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artifi cial lighting.
Avoid working with the machine on wet grass.
Always ensure that the balance is maintained at all times, especially on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Move across the slopes, never up or down.
Exercise particular caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not scarify or aerate on excessive slopes.
Exercise particular caution when retracting the machine or pulling it towards you.
It is recommended to stop the tines if the machine is to be tilted for transport, when passing
through surfaces other than grass and when transporting the machine to and from the area
where it will be used and back.
Do not operate the machine with damaged guards or housings and without safety devices,
e.g. defl ectors and/ or grass catchers in the right place.
Start the motor carefully in accordance with the instructions, keeping your feet away from
the tines.
Keep the connected power cord and extension cord away from the tines.
Do not tilt the machine when starting the motor, except when it requires tilting during starting.
In this case, do not tilt more than necessary and lift only the part which is away from the oper-
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