Service; Special Safety Instructions For Lawn Rake And Scarifier - Qualcast YT6702) Instruction Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOLS SAFETY WARNINGS

Service

1. Have your power tools serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. For cable replacement, please contact the specified helpline for spare parts.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN RAKER AND SCARIFIER
Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
machine.
Preparation
1. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions or children to use the product. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never operate the product while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
3. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
4. Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all times while operating the product.
5. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the product. Do not operate
the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
7. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tines, bolts are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged tines and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Operation
1. Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating the product in wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid slipping.
3. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4. Walk, never run.
5. Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7. Do not operate the product on steep slopes.
8. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
9. Stop the tines if the product has to be tilted for transportation. Do not operate the tines when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the product to and from the
working area.
10. Never operate the product with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
11. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
tine(s).
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