Maintenance And Storage; Safety Instructions For Lawn Aerators And Rakes; Notes; Warnings - IKRA EV 1300 Manuel D'utilisation

d) Make sure to have a safe stand when working on in-
clines.
e) Move the tool at walking speed only.
f) Always work in a perpendicular position/direction to
the slope. Never work in upward or downward direc-
tion!
g) Take particular care when changing the working di-
rection on the slope.
h) Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
i) Take particular care when turning the tool around or
pulling it towards yourself.
j) Stop the work tools if the tool must be tilted for trans-
port purposes. Stop the work tools if areas other than
grass patches must be crossed and whenever the
tool is moved to and from the area to be worked.
k) Do not use the tool with damaged or no safety de-
vices installed, e.g., without baffle plates and/or col-
lection devices.
l) Do not change the motor settings and do not overrev
the motor.
m) Disengage ('declutch') all work tools and drives prior
to starting the motor.
n) Start the tool with due care in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to keep a safe
distance between your feet and the the work tools.
o) The tool must never be tilted when starting the mo-
tor unless the tool must be lifted off the ground to be
started. If this should be the case only tilt the tool as
far as necessary and only lift the side pointing away
from the operator off the ground.
p) Do not start the motor while standing in front of the
ejection chute.
q) Never reach under or touch rotating parts with your
hands or feet. Keep away from the ejection opening.
r) Never lift or carry a tool with the motor running.
s) Switch off the motor and pull the mains plug in the
following cases:
- before removing blockages or obstructions in the
ejection chute.
- before inspecting or cleaning the tool or before per-
forming any works on it.
- if an object got caught or hit. Check the tool for dam-
ages and perform the required repairs before you
restart and continue working with the tool.
- if the tool starts to vibrate abnormally (inspect im-
mediately!).
t) Switch off the motor and pull the mains plug when-
ever you leave the tool alone.

Maintenance and storage

a) Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly
tightened to ensure the tool's safe working condition.
c) Let the engine cool down before you store the tool in
a closed room.
e) Regularly check the collecting device for signs of
wear and tear or damaged parts.
f) Inspect the tool regularly and replace worn-out or
damaged parts for reasons of safety.

Safety instructions for lawn aerators and rakes

Notes

a) Check the mains and extensions cables for signs of
damage or ageing before use. Do not use a device
with defective cables.
b) Pull the mains plug in case the cable gets damaged
during use. Do not touch the cable under any circum-
stances!
c) Visually inspect the cutting unit for signs of wear and
tear or damages each time before you start using the
device. If the device starts to vibrate abnormally it is
required to inspect it immediately!
d) Do not unnecessarily tilt the device when starting the
motor. Only tilt the device as far as necessary and
only lift the side pointing away from the operator off
the ground. Make sure to hold the device with both
hands in working position before you put it back on
the ground.
e) Safety devices must be replaced by our after-sales
service only.

Warnings

a) Warning! The device is not intended for use by chil-
dren.
b) Do not use the lawn aerator (lawn rake) if the cables
are damaged or worn.
c) Do not connect a damaged cable to the mains supply
and do not touch a damaged cable as long as it is
connected to the mains supply. A damaged cable may
lead to the contact with active parts.
d) Do not touch the tines unless the device's power sup-
ply has been disconnected and the tines fully stopped
moving.
e) Keep extension cords away from the tines. A dam-
aged cable may come into contact with active parts
(hazard of electric shock).
f) Disconnect the power supply (e.g., pull the plug from
the mains socket) in the following cases:
- every time you leave the device unattended;
- before removing blockages/obstructions of the tool;
- before inspecting, cleaning or performing any other
works on the device;
- after an object got caught or hit.
g) Thoroughly read the "Rules for Safe Operation" of the
device.

Recommendation

Only connect the device to a power source that is pro-
tected via a residual current protective device (RCD) with
a maximum release current of 30 mA.
Additional safety instructions for lawn aerators and
rakes
- The device is intended for private use only. It must
not be used in public gardens, parks, sports facili-
ties, grass verges, and professional agriculture and
forestry.
- A feeling of tingling or numbness in the hands is an in-
dicator for excessive vibration. Limit operating times,
make sufficiently long work breaks, distribute the
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