of the warranty, they may
also endanger you and your
environment.
Device-specific safety
instructions
• Young adults under 16 as well
as users who are not sufficiently
familiar with its operation may
not operate this machine.
• Regularly check that all threaded
connections are tight.
• Always keep the connecting
lead out of the machine's
working area. Guide the mains
cable backwards away from the
machine.
• Ensure a secure and natural
distance when working with the
machine.
• Always hold the machine with
both hands.
• Before starting work, always
check the ground and remove
all objects which could be
thrown by the machine.
• Always maintain a sufficient
distance from the working (de-
thatching) roller.
• Guide the de-thatcher only at
walking pace.
• Work only under good conditions
of light and visibility.
• The user must wear tightly fitting
clothing. Avoid loose clothing.
Wear robust footwear and long
work trousers.
• Make sure that no other people
or animals are close to the
working area.
• When changing direction on a
slope, be especially careful.
• Never work adjacent to garden
ponds or swimming pools.
• Observe
relating to rest periods.
• Take
care
backwards. Danger of tripping!
• Remember that moving parts
may also be located behind
ventilation and venting slots.
Symbols appearing on your product may not be
removed or covered. Information on the product
that are no longer legible must be replaced
immediately.
Be careful when handling the device!
Observe all safety instructions in the
instructions for use!
Read the instructions for use before
commissioning.
Danger due to foreign bodies being
thrown out.
Always maintain a sufficiently safe distance.
Danger of injury from electric current!
Risk of damage to the mains cable!
Always keep the mains cable away from
the machine.
Beware of sharp tines, keep fingers and
toes away!
Disconnect the mains plug before all
cleaning and maintenance work. Tines
continue to rotate after the motor is
switched off.
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