General Notes On Safety - Parkside PLVA 40-Li A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions

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General notes on safety

This implement can cause seri-
ous injuries if it is not properly
used. Please read these Op-
erating Instructions carefully
and familiarize yourself with
all the control elements before
operating this implement.
Keep these Operating Instruc-
tions in a readily accessible
place so that this information
is always at your disposal.
In the event of an accident
or malfunction during ope-
ration, switch off the device
immediately and pull out
the mains plug. Injuries
must be properly treated or
medical assistance sought.
Read the "Troubleshooting"
section to correct any mal-
functions or contact our Ser-
vice Centre.
Operating the implement:
WARNING! The implement
can cause serious injuries.
How to a avoid accidents
and injuries:
Preparations:
• Read the instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the
controls and how to use the ma-
chine correctly.
• Note that the user is responsible
for any accidents or risks to oth-
ers and their property.
• The implement is not suitable for
use by children.
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• Children and persons with lim-
ited physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or inadequate expe-
rience and knowledge, or per-
sons who are not familiar with
the instructions, should never be
allowed to use the machine
• Never start up the implement
while other people, but espe-
cially children and domestic
pets, are in the vicinity.
• Check the area on which the im-
plement is to be used. Remove
all stones, sticks, wire and other
foreign bodies that could be
caught up and flung out.
Never use the implement to
level out uneven patches.
• Always wear appropriate pro-
tective work clothes and firm
shoes with non-slip soles, strong
long trousers, ear defenders
and goggles. Never operate the
implement while bare footed or
when wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing loose clothing
with hanging cords or ties.
The protective devices and your
personal protective equipment
will protect yourself and other
people and ensure that the equip-
ment can be smoothly operated
• Never operate the implement
if it is damaged, incomplete or
has been modified without the
consent of the manufacturer.
Never work with damaged or
missing protective devices (e.g.
starting lever, unlocking knob,
impact protector). Never disen-
gage protective devices (e.g.
by tying the starting lever).This
ensures that the equipment re-
mains safe.