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5 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for Operation
► Do not work near live wires.
► Route the extension cable so that it
is easily visible and always behind
the lawn scarifier.
■ The user may be struck by lighting if working
during a thunderstorm. This may result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.9 Transporting
WARNING
■ The lawn scarifier may tip over or move during
transport. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and detach the
extension cable connector from the mains
plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► Set the transport position.
► Carry the lawn scarifier over obstacles (e.g.
steps, kerbs).
► Secure the lawn scarifier with lashing
straps, belts or a net so that it cannot tip
over and move.
4.10 Storing
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn scarifier. There is
a risk of serious injury to children.
► Unplug the mains plug of the extension
cable from the socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from
the mains plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Keep the lawn scarifier out of reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Moisture may cause corrosion to the electric
contacts on the lawn scarifier and metal com‐
ponents. This may result in damage to the
lawn scarifier.
► Unplug the mains plug of the extension
cable from the socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from
the mains plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Keep the lawn scarifier clean and dry.
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4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ If the mains plug is plugged into a socket dur‐
ing cleaning, maintenance or repair, the lawn
scarifier may unintentionally be switched on.
This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Unplug the mains plug of the exten‐
sion cable from the socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from
the mains plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
■ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for
cleaning or sharp objects may result in dam‐
age to the lawn scarifier or the rollers. If the
lawn scarifier or rollers are not cleaned cor‐
rectly, components may no longer operate cor‐
rectly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious injury to people.
► Clean the lawn scarifier and rollers as
described in this instruction manual.
■ If the lawn scarifier or rollers are not main‐
tained or repaired correctly, components may
no longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the lawn scarifier
yourself.
► If the lawn scarifier needs to be maintained
or repaired: consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
► Maintain the rollers as described in this
instruction manual.
■ The blades and spring-tines may move during
roller cleaning, maintenance or repair. This
may result in injury to the user as a result of
cutting themselves on sharp cutting edges.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing the Lawn Scari‐
fier for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier
for Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
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