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FUNDAMENTALS OF WORK SAFETY
Never use the machine if the power cord is damaged or visibly worn out.
In the event that you connect the tiller using a damaged power cord to a power source
and then touch the place that is uninsulated before the tiller is disconnected from the
power source, you subject yourself to a risk of injury by electrical shock.
Likewise, never touch the blades until the machine is disconnected from the power
source and until the blades come to a complete stop.
Make sure that the extension cord never comes into contact with the blades. The
blades could damage the insulation on the power cord and this would create a risk
of injury by electrical shock when a certain part of the body and the exposed wire
touch while it is under live current.
Disconnect the machine from the voltage source (i.e. pull the plug on the power cord
out of the mains power socket):
• If you need to leave the machine without supervision.
• If you are planning to carry out troubleshooting.
• Prior to every inspection, every cleaning or repairs.
• If you impact a foreign object when working with it.
• If the machine vibrates excessively.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Connect the machine only to such a power source that is equipped with a re-
sidual current device (RCD) with a maximum leakage current of 30 mA.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by an authorised customer service.
This machine must not be operated by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities (including
children). Furthermore, it must not be used by inexperienced persons whose technical knowledge for the
operation of this machine is insuffi cient. These persons may operate the machine under the supervision of
a competent person or after being duly instructed about the fundamentals of work safety.
If children are moving around in the vicinity of the machine, it is necessary to watch that they do not play with
the machine.
A tingling sensation in one's hands or their numbness are indications of excessive vibrations. If this happens,
shorten the work cycle, take suffi ciently long breaks, share the work among several people or in the event of
long term use of the tiller, use special anti-vibration gloves when working.
An unavoidable associated consequence of using the tiller is that it emits noise when it is running. Therefore,
perform noisy work only during dedicated hours, respectively at a time when this type of activity is normal.
Respect quiet times and try to limit the work to the shortest possible duration. Likewise, we recommend that
you and persons moving in the direct vicinity of the tiller should wear ear protection.
Do not use the electric tiller with damaged, deformed or worn out safety mechanisms (start safety switch,
safety cover) and/or blades. To avoid incorrect balance, faulty parts and bolts must be replaced in sets with-
out exception.
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