– Take regular breaks and move your hands at the
same time to promote circulation.
Electrical safety
• The device may only be connected to a socket
that is correctly installed and grounded.
• The fuse must be a residual current circuit-
breaker with a measured residual current of no
more than 30 mA.
• Make sure that the power supply corresponds
with the connection specifications of the device
before it is connected.
• The device may only be used within the specified
limitations for voltage and power (see type plate).
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands!
Always pull out the mains plug at the plug and not
by the cable.
• Do not bend, crush, pull or drive over the power
cable, protect from sharp edges, oil and heat.
• Do not lift the device using the cable or use the
cable for purposes other than intended.
• Check the plug and cable before each use.
• If the power cable is damaged immediately dis-
connect the plug. Never use the device if the
power cable is damaged.
• If the device is not in use make sure the plug is
pulled out.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
plugging in the mains cable.
• Make sure that the device is switched off before
unplugging it.
• Disconnect the power supply before transporting
the device.
Device-specific safety instructions
• Make sure that flammable materials or materials
that may explode are kept out of the vicinity.
• The unit may not be operated without the protec-
tive mechanism fitted.
• Take care when using rotating tools – keep a safe
distance.
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight-
ened and the unit is in a safe operating state.
• All components of the device must be assembled
correctly in order to ensure trouble-free operation.
• Before using, carry out a visual check to make
sure that the tools are not worn or damaged. In
order to avoid imbalance, worn or damaged parts
and fixing bolts may only be replace in sets.
• Take care when tools are slowing down after
being stopped. Before doing any work on these
tools, wait until they have come to a complete
standstill.
• Never leave the unit unattended when the motor
is running.
• When working, always wear sturdy shoes and
long trousers. Never operate the machine with
bare feet or in light-weight sandals.
• Never allow children or other people who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to operate
the machine. Regional legislation may specify the
minimum permitted age of the user.
• Never work when other people, particularly chil-
dren, or animals are in the vicinity.
• Check the site you wish to process with the
machine, before you do so, and remove all
objects that may be thrown up by the machine.
• Only work in daylight or with good lighting.
• Ensure that you are standing firmly when operat-
ing on slopes.
• Only operate the unit at walking speed.
• Work across the slope, never up or down slope.
• Be particularly careful when changing direction on
a slope.
• Do not work on very steep slopes.
• Be particularly careful when turning the machine
or pulling it towards you.
• Never put hands or feet onto or under rotating
parts.
• Symbols affixed to your tools may not be removed
or covered. Information on the device that is no
longer legible must be replaced immediately.
Before putting the unit into operation, read
the instructions for use.
Risk of injury due to flying parts!
Always maintain a sufficient safety distance.
Risk of injury caused by rotating machine
parts!
Personal protective clothing
Wear hearing protection when using the de-
vice.
Wear robust footwear when using the de-
vice.
Wear closely fitting clothes when using the
device.
Wear eye protection when using the device.
Wear protective gloves when using the de-
vice.
Your device at a glance
Note: The actual appearance of your prod-
uct may differ from the illustrations.
► P. 3, fig. 1
1. Handle
2. Switch lock
3. Control handle
4. Start button
5. Connecting element
6. Frame
7. Drive
8. Chopping tool
9. Fixture screws
10. Wheels
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