Garland SCAR 501 E Manuel D'instructions page 20

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can be dangerous. Be vigilant when walking on steep
inclines and with wet grass. Be particularly careful
when changing working direction on an incline.
Be careful when walking on slopes or wet grass. Take
special caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not scarify backwards or pulling the machine. Be
alert when pulling the machine backwards.
Dress adequately. Do not use the machine barefoot
or wearing sandals. Always use resistant shoes and
long trousers.
Do not place your hands or feet under the
lawnmower. Maintain all parts of the body well
away from the blade when the machine is running.
Before starting the lawnmower, ensure that the blade
has not come into contact with any object.
Hold the scarifier with both hands from the handle and
place your body behind the scarifier.
Maintain all body parts well clear of any moving
parts when the machine is in use. Before starting
the machine, check that the cutting element is not in
contact with any object. One moment of carelessness
and your clothing or any body part could get caught
up in the cutting parts.
If the machine vibrates abnormally, stop the engine
and inspect the machine looking for the possible
cause and repaiir it. If you do not find the motive, take
the machine to your nearest after sales dealer.
Make sure the machine has stopped completely
before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work
on the machine and the working area.
Store all electric machines well away from children.
2.3. WORKING AREA SECURITY
Maintain the workng area clean and work with good
light. Untidy working areas and dark conditions can
cause accidents.
Inspect the working area and remove all stones, wood,
cables and strange objects that could be touched and
propelled by the moving parts of the machine.
Do not use the machine in explosive atmospheres
or in the presence of inflammable liquids, gases
and powders. Electric machines can release sparks
that could ignite the inflammable liquids, gases and
powders.
Maintain children, other people and animals well
clear of the machine whilst working. Distractions
can cause the loss of control. Be vigilant and stop any
children, other people and animals coming into the
working area.
Do not use this machine at night, with fog or with
reduced visibility that does not allow you to see the
working area.
2.4. ELECTRICAL SECURITY
The electrical switch of this machine must coincide
with the mains switch. Do not modify the switch in
any way. If no parts have been modified and they fit
perfectly, there will be no electric shock accidents.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as
tubes, radiators, electric kitchens and refrigerators.
There is a higher electric shock possibility if your body
is earthed.
Don't expose this machine to rain, wet or
humid conditions. If water enters the machine
there will be a higher risk of electrc shock.
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