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Checks before each use:
vInspect the Electric Aerator before each use.
vDo not use the Electric Aerator if safety devices (starter lever, safety interlock, rear flap, housing) are damaged or worn.
vNever operate the unit with the safety devices
vNote: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the Aerator is in good working order.
For safety reasons, allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by GARDENA Service or authorised specialist dealers.
vInspect the area to be aerated before be- ginning work.
vCheck the working area for foreign objects (e.g. stones, branches, string) and remove if necessary.
Proper use / Responsibility:
Danger! Risk of injury!
The Aerator can cause serious injuries!
VKeep hands and feet away from the aerator cylinder.
You are responsible for the safety of the work- ing area.
vOnly use the Electric Aerator for the pur poses specified in these instructions.
vOnly work when visibility is good.
vDuring use do not tip the unit and do not open the rear flap.
vFamiliarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine.
vWear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs.
vEnsure you keep your feet a safe distance from the moving parts.
vMake sure that there are no other people (especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area.
vAlways push the Aerator at a walking pace.
vOperating position: Ensure that you have a secure foothold when working.
vBe particularly careful if you change direction on a slope.
Attention! Take extra care when walking backwards. You may stumble!
vDo not use the aerator if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions.
vDo not work close to the edge of swimming pools or garden ponds with the aerator.
vPlease observe any local restrictions relating to noise levels
Electrical safety:
vKeep the extension cable away from the aerator cylinder!
vNever use the Electric Aerator when it is raining.
vPlease observe the prescribed local quiet times.
vThe connecting/extension cable must be checked regularly for damage and signs of wear and tear.
vDisconnect the mains plug immediately if the connecting /extension cable is damaged or severed.
Never touch the mains connection cable before the mains plug has been removed from the socket.
The coupling socket for the extension cable must be waterproof for protection from water splashes or the connection sockets for exten- sion cables must be made of rubber or be encased in rubber.
Extension cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.
vOnly use approved extension cables with the correct load rating. Ask your electrician.
Attachment fittings must be used for extension cables.
For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a
≤30 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual- current device is obligatory.
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