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Public facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry
applications are excluded.
The operating instructions as supplied by the manufac-
turer must be kept and referred to in order to ensure that
the equipment is properly used and maintained. The
instructions contain valuable information on operating,
maintenance and servicing conditions.
Warning! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user,
the equipment may not be used to grind up branch or
hedge clippings. Moreover, the equipment may not be
used as a power cultivator to level out high areas such
as mole hills.
For safety reasons, the scarifier may not be used as a
drive unit for other equipment or toolkits of any kind, un-
less specifically advised to do so by the manufacturer.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed pur-
pose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be li-
able for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as
a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equiv-
alent purposes.
Safety information
General safety rules
Understand your machine.
Read and understand the operator's manual and la-
bels affixed to the machine. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to it. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and their proper operation. Know how to stop the ma-
chine and disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the instruc-
tions and safety precautions as outlined in the Engine
Manufacturer's Manual, packed separately with your
unit. Do not attempt to operate the machine until you
fully understand how to properly operate and main-
tain the Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries
and/or property damage.
Safety at work area
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing car-
bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor
area. Never operate the machine without good vis-
ibility or light. Never operate the machine on a steep
slope. Always work transversally, not up and down.
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Personal safety
1
Do not operate the machine while under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that
could affect your ability to use it properly.
2
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short
pants, and jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair
so it is above shoulder level. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
3
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion.
4
Safety equipment such as a dust mask, hard hat,
or hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.
5
Check your machine before starting it. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Make sure
all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened.
6
Never operate the machine when it is in need of
repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
7
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before
using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine
in safe working condition.
8
Never tamper with safety device. Check their
proper operation regularly.
9
Do not use the machine if the engine's switch
does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline powered
machine that can not be controlled with the en-
gine switch is dangerous and must be replaced.
10 Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from machine
area before starting it. A wrench or a key that
is left attached to a rotating part of the machine
may result in personal injury.
11 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
12 Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine
while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear
that will protect your feet and improve your foot-
ing on slippery surfaces.
13 Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the machine in un-
expected situations.
14 Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine is
off before transporting the machine or performing
any maintenance or service on the unit. Trans-
porting or performing maintenance or service on
a machine with engine on invites accidents.
Fuel Safety
1
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can ex-
plode if ignited. Take precautions when using to
reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
2
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an
approved fuel storage container while in a clean,
well-ventilated outdoor. Do not smoke, or allow
sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition
near the area while adding fuel or operating the
unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
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