Checks before each use, Electrical safety

Checks before each use:

vInspect the Electric Lawn Scarifier before each use.

vDo not use the Electric Lawn Scarifier if safety devices (starter lever, safety inter- lock, rear flap, housing) are damaged or worn.

vNever operate the unit with the safety devices by-passed or missing.

vNote: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the Lawn Scarifier is in good working order.

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 Lawn Scarifier can cause seri- ous

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 Lawn Scarifier for the purposes 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 Lawn Scarifier 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 Lawn Scarifier if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions.

vDo not work close to the edge of swimming pools or garden ponds with the lawn scarifier.

vPlease observe any local restrictions relat- ing to noise levels.

Electrical safety:

vKeep the extension cable away from the aerator cylinder!

vNever use the Electric Lawn Scarifier 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.

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 an adequate cable cross-section. Ask your electrician.

Attachment fittings must be used for extension cables.

For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current device having a residual-current rating

≤30 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual- current device is obligatory.

ES 500 specifications

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