General Safety Rules - Homelite UT47100 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-
ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 Read the operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
 Do not operate dethatcher in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Dethatchers create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
 Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
 Avoid Dangerous Environment — Don't expose to rain or
use dethatcher in damp or wet locations. Water entering
a dethatcher will increase the risk of electric shock.
 Do not abuse the cord — Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
 WARNING — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only
with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such
as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-
A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
 Do not use multiple extension cords.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
 Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
 Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when work-
ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots,
and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could
get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
 Do not force dethatcher — Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
 Do not operate the dethatcher while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
 Keep hands and feet away from tines.
 Do not overreach — Keep firm footing and balance at all
times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
 Avoid Unintentional Starting — Don't carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
 Never pick up or carry the dethatcher while the tines are
turning or the motor is running.
 Keep dethatcher in good working condition.
 Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
 Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce
the chance of a fire hazard.
 Do not use dethatcher if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
 Disconnect appliance — Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades, and the like. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
dethatcher accidentally.
 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the
dethatcher and make certain all moving parts have
stopped.
 Never spray water directly into the motor compartment
of the dethatcher.