Elem Garden Technic MTBE302T Traduction Des Instructions D'origine page 18

Check Electric Hoe before each use
V Never disable the safety devices.
v Inspect the Electric Hoe before each use.
v Do not use the Electric Hoe if safety devices
(starting lock-out; safety cover) and/or the hoe
blades are damaged, bent or worn.
To avoid imbalance, worn or defective parts and
bolts must only be replaced in sets.
Check area before beginning to work
v Look for and remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
stones, branches, etc.) while working.
v If you should hit an obstacle while you are working
or if the hoe blades jam, switch off the Electric Hoe,
disconnect the mains plug, and wait until the hoe
blades have stopped.
Then remove the obstacle.
v Inspect the Electric Hoe for any damage and have
this repaired if necessary.
Applications /Responsibilities
The user is responsible for accidents with other
persons or damage to their property.
V Only use the Electric Hoe for the purposes
specified in these operating instructions.
Do not overload the motor.
v Do not apply additional weight to the Electric Hoe.
v Disconnect the mains plug after use and inspect
the Electric Hoe, in particular the hoe blades,
regularly for damage and have it repaired if
necessary.
Damage to the gear case.
v Do not drag the Electric Hoe over hard ground
(e.g. concrete, paved paths) or up/down steps.
Working clothes / working area
You are responsible for the safety of the working
area.
v Make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals anywhere near the
working area.
v Wear sturdy working shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs. Never operate the Electric Hoe
while barefoot or wearing
sandals.
v Keep hands and feet out of the range of the hoe
blades –especially when starting it !
v Ensure that you have a secure foothold when
working.
v Keep the extension cable out of the cutting range.
Take extra care when walking backwards.You
may stumble !
v When working on slopes, always work at right
angles to the slope and maintain a safe and firm
stance.
v Take extra care when changing direction on
slopes and do not work on extremely steep slopes.
v Only work when visibility is good.
Interruptions to work
v Never leave the Electric Hoe unattended at the
working area.
v If you interrupt your work, always leave the
Electric Hoe in a safe place and disconnect the
mains plug.
v When changing to another working area, switch
off the Electric Hoe, and wait until the blades have
stopped. Disconnect the mains plug.
Pay attention to the working environment
v Familiarise yourself with the surroundings and pay
attention to possible risks which might be not
audible due to the noise of the machine.
v Never use the unit when it is raining or in damp or
wet areas.
v Never work directly next to swimming pools or
garden ponds.
Electrical safety
The Electric Hoe may only be used if the connecting
/extension cable is not damaged.
v The connecting/extension cable must be checked
regularly for damage and signs of wear and tear.
v Disconnect the mains plug immediately if the
connecting/extension cable is damaged or severed.
The coupling socket for the extension cable must be
waterproof for protection from water splashes.
v Keep the connecting/extension cable away from
the hoe blades.
v Switch off the Electric Hoe and disconnect the
mains plug before checking whether the extension
cable is entangled or damaged.
v Only use approved extension cables. Consult your
electrician.
We recommend the use of a residual-current device
with a residual-current rating of 30 mA. Use of a
residual-current device is obligatory if you are
operating the Electric Hoe in Switzerland.
Starting the Electric Hoe
Risk of injury if Electric Hoe
V Do not remove or bridge the
installed on the Electric Hoe
(e.g. by fastening down the
Electric Hoe blades will con-
Atinue to run for a short time
V Never lift or carry the Electric
Hoe while the motor is running.
V When starting the Electric
Hoe make sure that your feet
are at a safe distance from the
does not switch off
automatically.
safety devices
button/ lever to
the handle).
Warning!
after the hoe has
been turned of:
hoe blades.
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