General Safety Regulations - EINHELL ERL 500 Mode D'emploi

Anl. ERL 500 mehrspr.
GB
Before you operate this electric lawn aerator,
thoroughly read through the following safety
regulations as well as the operating instructions.
Always keep these operating instructions in a
safe place!
Familiarize yourself with the operator controls and
proper operation of the machine.
Improper operation of the aerator can lead to serious
injuries.
This electric lawn aerator is only designed to
aerate grass.

1. General safety regulations

1. Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to use
the lawn aerator. Contact your local
governmental agency for information regarding
minimum age requirements for operating the
aerator.
2. Always disconnect the power cable before
carrying out any checks, maintenance or repairs.
3. The person operating the lawn aerator is liable
for any damages sustained by third parties
within the machine's working radius as a result
of its use.
4. Work only in broad daylight or with suitable
artificial lighting.
5. Always check the machine for signs of damage
prior to using it.
6. Make sure that all the guards are fitted and that
they are in good working order.
7. Never use the machine when you are tired.
8. Switch off the motor and disconnect the power
plug before you carry out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the aerator, and
whenever the aerator hits a foreign body.
9. Before using the aerator, always visually
examine the tine roller for excessive wear or
damage.
10. It is imperative to follow the instructions when
fitting or dismantling the tine roller.
11. Examine the site where you want to use the
lawn aerator and remove all objects which could
be struck and thrown up. Foreign objects must
be removed before you begin to aerate and you
should also watch out for foreign objects while
you are using the lawn aerator.
Watch out for any extension cables you may be
using during operation.
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12. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers while aerating. Never aerate in bare
feet or when wearing light sandals.
13. Always use the lawn aerator with the ejector flap
closed.
14. Do not raise the aerator when you start the
motor.
15. Never move your hands or feet toward or under
any rotating parts. Keep clear of the ejector
opening at all times.
16. Slopes have to be aerated along the slope and
not up and down.
17. Do not use the lawn aerator on gradients
exceeding 15 %.
18. Switch off the motor, pull out the power cable
and wait for the tine roller to come to a standstill
before you lift the lawn aerator for transporting.
19. Make sure there are no persons and particularly
no children or animals in the direct vicinity of the
lawn aerator while it is being used. Make sure
that a safety distance of 10 meters is observed.
20. Store the lawn aerator in a dry place that is
inaccessible to children.
21. Entrust repairs to the electrical parts of the lawn
aerator only to a qualified electrician.
22. The power cables used are not to be of a lighter
duty class than light rubber-insulated H07RN-F
in accordance with DIN 57282/VDE 0282 and
they must have a cross section of at least 1.5
mm_. The connection must be splash-proof. The
power cable must be fed through the stress-
relief clips and be plugged into the switch/plug
block. Before use, check the cable for damage
and signs of aging. Never aerate with faulty
cables. If the cable is damaged while aerating,
disconnect the mains plug immediately and only
then inspect the damage.
23. Do not tilt the lawn aerator when you start the
motor unless the aerator must raised off of the
ground a little in order to start it. In the latter
case, tilt the aerator as little as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side opposite the
user.
24. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the machine is in
safe working condition.
25. If the lawn aerator strikes a foreign body,
examine the machine for signs of damage and
carry out any necessary repairs before restarting
and continuing to work with the aerator.
26. Do not expose the lawn aerator to rain. The
grass should not be wet or very moist.
27. Always make sure that you have a solid footing
while working with the lawn aerator.