General Safety Instructions For Gardening Tools; Technical Safety; Notes; Preparation - Ikra GMV 1400 Gebrauchsanweisung

5. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
GARDENING TOOLS
WARNING – Read all safety instructions! Fail-
ure to observe the safety instructions may result
in electric shock, burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety instructions für future reference.
- This device is not intended to be used by persons
(incl. children) with limited physical, sensory or men-
tal abilities or with a lack of experience and/or knowl-
edge unless they are supervised by a person respon-
sible for their safety or were instructed on the proper
use of the device by that person.
- Children should be under supervision to ensure that
they do not play with the device.

Technical safety

Notes

a) Read the Operating Instructions carefully. Make sure
to be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper
use of the tool.

Preparation

a) Never allow children or other persons that are not fa-
miliar with the Operating Instructions to use the tool.
The minimum age for operating the tool may be de-
termined by local regulations.
b) Do not operate the tool while other persons – in par-
ticular children – or animals are nearby.
c) Keep in mind that the operator of the tool is liable for
accidents or risks that may occur to other persons or
their property.
d) Wear ear and eye protection while operating the tool.
e) Always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when
operating the tool. Do not operate the tool with bare
feet or open sandals.
f) Check the area, in which you are going to operate the
tool, and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other objects that may get caught and hurled away.
g) Visually inspect the work tools and bolts for signs of
wear and tear or damages each time before you start
using the tool. To avoid imbalances worn-out or dam-
aged work tools and/or bolts may only be replaced
in sets.
h) If tools with ejection openings pointing to the back-
side and uncovered rear rollers without collection or
protection devices full eye protection (safety goggles)
must be worn.

Handling

a) Operate the tool in daylight or good artificial lighting
only.
b) If possible avoid to use the tool with wet grass or ap-
ply particular care to avoid slipping.
c) Make sure to have a safe stand when working on
inclines.
d) Move the tool at walking speed only.
e) Always work in a perpendicular position/direction to
the slope. Never work in upward or downward direc-
tion!
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f) Take particular care when changing the working direc-
g) Do not work on extremely steep slopes.
h) Take particular care when turning the tool around or
i)
j)
k) Do not change the motor settings and do not overrev
l)
m) Start the tool with due care in accordance with the
n) The tool must never be tilted when starting the mo-
o) Do not start the motor while standing in front of the
p) Never reach under or touch rotating parts with your
q) Never lift or carry a tool with the motor running.
r) Switch off the motor and pull the mains plug in the
s) Switch off the motor and pull the mains plug whenever

Maintenance and storage

a) Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly
c) Let the engine cool down before you store the tool in
e) Regularly check the collecting device for signs of wear
f) Inspect the tool regularly and replace worn-out or

Safety instructions for lawn aerators and rakes

Notes
a) Check the mains and extensions cables for signs of
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tion on the slope.
pulling it towards yourself.
Stop the work tools if the tool must be tilted for trans-
port purposes. Stop the work tools if areas other than
grass patches must be crossed and whenever the tool
is moved to and from the area to be worked.
Do not use the tool with damaged or no safety devices
installed, e.g., without baffle plates and/or collection
devices.
the motor.
Disengage ('declutch') all work tools and drives prior
to starting the motor.
manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to keep a safe
distance between your feet and the the work tools.
tor unless the tool must be lifted off the ground to be
started. If this should be the case only tilt the tool as
far as necessary and only lift the side pointing away
from the operator off the ground.
ejection chute.
hands or feet. Keep away from the ejection opening.
following cases:
- before removing blockages or obstructions in the
ejection chute.
- before inspecting or cleaning the tool or before per-
forming any works on it.
- if an object got caught or hit. Check the tool for dam-
ages and perform the required repairs before you
restart and continue working with the tool.
- if the tool starts to vibrate abnormally (inspect im-
mediately!).
you leave the tool alone.
tightened to ensure the tool's safe working condition.
a closed room.
and tear or damaged parts.
damaged parts for reasons of safety.
damage or ageing before use. Do not use a device
with defective cables.