Nakayama MB2000 Owner's Manual page 10

 Dress properly. Wear the following clothing while using the appliance:
- use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
- Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the rotating
tines.
Proper use
The user is responsible for third parties while working with the appliance.
 People not acquainted with the operating instructions, children, juveniles who
have not yet reached the minimum age for using this appliance, and people under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication are not allowed to use the appliance.
 Only use the appliance for its designed purposes.
 Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should be kept a safe distance away
from the appliance when it is in use.
 Make sure that all the protective devices are fitted and in good condition.
 Do not operate the appliance near underground electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
 Before inserting the plug in the mains socket, make sure that the socket ratings
are correct and correspond to those indicated on the rating label on the appliance.
 The use of the appliance is only permitted if the safety distance provided by the
guide bar is complied with.
 Do not operate the appliance on a slope that is too steep for safe operation. When
on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing.
 Before starting the appliance, make sure tines are not touching foreign objects
and must be completely free to move.
 Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never operate the appliance with one
hand.
 Be aware that the appliance may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if
the tines should strike extremely hard, packed soil, frozen ground, or buried
obstacles such as large stones, roots or stumps.
 Do not put hands, feet or any body part or clothing in the vicinity of rotating
tines. Caution! Risk of injury!
 Only guide the appliance at walking pace. Do not over reach. Maintain proper
footing and balance at all times.
 Be aware of extension cord while operation. Be careful not to trip over cord.
Always guide the cord away from tines at all times.
 If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the appliance for signs of damage
and carry out any necessary repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
 If the appliance should start to vibrate abnormally, switch off the motor and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
 Holding the guide bar and lift the appliance to move it from one place to another.
 Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the plug and wait until the appliance
stops before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work. Caution! Tines do not
stop immediately after switching off.
 Use caution when cleaning or performing maintenance on the appliance.
DANGER! Watch your fingers! Wear gloves!
 It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical and mechanical safety
devices.
 Physically, sensorially or mentally handicapped persons or persons who have no
relevant experience and/or knowledge are not allowed to operate the device,
unless a person responsible for their safety supervises them or instruct them on
how to use the appliance.
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