Danger – objects
may be thrown out
at high speed
when motor is
running.
Keep people, pets
and domestic animals out of
the danger area.
Beware of rotating blades or tines.
Do not keep hands and feet near or under rotating
parts while the machine is running. Caution! Blades
run after!
Wear eye and
ear protection.
Electrical devices do not go into the domestic rubbish.
Give devices, accessories and packaging to an
ecofriendly recycling.
According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on electrical
and electronic scrap, electrical devices that are no longer
serviceable must be separately collected and brought to a facility
for an environmentally compatible recycling.
Symbols Original instructions
Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. Not
observing this instruction can lead to injuries or cause
damage to property.
Important information on proper handling. Not
observing this instruction can lead to faults in the
machine.
User information. This information helps you to use all
the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are
explained exactly what to do.
Please refer to the attached assembly and
operating instruction sheet for references
to figure numbers in the text.
...
Proper use
This device is suited for dig over and mix up of ground areas
on private house and hobby gardens.
The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in agriculture
and forestry.The device is not allowed to be used in public
gardens, parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in
agriculture and forestry.
The device may not be used:
− on plastered or gravelled areas
Risk of injuries existing!
Keep the mains
cable free from the
tines or blades.
Tines or blades
may damage the
cables and cause
contact with live parts. When
connecting cable is damaged or
cut through immediately pull out
the power plug.
Protect against
moisture.
The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer and following the safety instructions included in
the instructions.
The relevant accident prevention regulations for the
operation as well as the other generally acknowledged
occupational medicine and safety rules must be complied
with.
Any other use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
Arbitrary modifications on the scarifier exclude a liability of
the manufacturer for damages of all kinds resulting from it.
Only persons who are familiarised with the device and
informed about possible risks are allowed to prepare,
operate and service this device. Repair works may only be
carried out by us or by a customer service agent nominated
by us.
Shut off engine and remove power cord before performing
cleaning, maintenance or repair work.
The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to the rain.
Residual risks
Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety information" and
the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of the original
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Risk injury of hands and feet if they come close to or under
the rotating parts.
Risk of injury of fingers and hands during assembly and
cleaning activities on the blade drum.
Stones and soil may be thrown off.
Danger resulting from electric current, if improper connecting
wires are used.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
Safety instructions
The device can be dangerous when used improperly.
The use of electrical tools requires the observation of basic
safety precautions to eliminate risk of fire, electrical shock
and personal injuries.
Before commissioning this product, read and keep to the
following advice. Also observe the preventive regulations of
your professional association and the safety provisions
applicable in the respective country, in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
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