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The machine may only be used in the intended man-
ner. Any use beyond this is improper. The machine
may only be operated by persons who are trained, in-
structed and authorised to do so.
The user/operator, not the manufacturer, is responsi-
ble for damages or injuries of any type resulting from
this.
An element of the intended use is also the obser-
vance of the safety instructions, as well as the as-
sembly instructions and operating information in the
operating manual.
Persons who operate and maintain the machine must
be familiar with it and must be informed about poten-
tial dangers.
In addition, the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions must be strictly observed.
Other general occupational health and safety-related
rules and regulations must be observed.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting dam-
ages are excluded in the event of modifications of the
machine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
Please note that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the device is
used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.
5. General safety instructions
We have marked points in the operating manual that
impact your safety with this symbol: m
Furthermore, the operating manual contains other
important text sections that are marked with the word
"ATTENTION!".
m Attention!
When using equipment, several safety warnings must
be observed to prevent injuries and damage. For this
reason, please carefully read this operating manual /
safety instructions. If you hand the device over to an-
other person, please hand over this operating manual
/ safety instructions as well. We accept no liability for
accidents or damage that occur due to a failure to
observe this manual and the safety instructions.
m DANGER
A failure to observe these instructions poses an ex-
treme danger of death or the risk of life-threatening
injuries.
m WARNING
A failure to observe these instructions poses a dan-
ger of death or the risk of serious injuries.
m CAUTION
A failure to observe these instructions poses a minor
to moderate danger of injury.
NOTE!
A failure to observe these instructions poses a risk of
damage to the engine or other property.
• Familiarise yourself with your machine.
• Read the operating manual carefully and make
sure you understand its contents, as well as all la-
bels attached to the machine.
• Familiarise yourself with the area of application, as
well as limitations of the machine, and particular
sources of danger.
• Make sure that you know all the controls and their
function exactly.
• Make sure you know how to stop the machine and
quickly disable the controls.
• Do not attempt to use the machine without knowing
the exact method of operation and the maintenance
requirements of the engine and how to avoid acci-
dents resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Keep other people, particularly children, away from
your work area.
Working range
• Never start or operate the machine in an enclosed
or poorly ventilated area. The exhaust gases are
dangerous because they contain the odourless and
deadly gas carbon monoxide. Operate the machine
only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Never operate the machine without good visibility
or lighting conditions.
• Ensure that the trench walls are stable and will not
collapse due to the vibrations. Caution: Danger of
falling or toppling over!
• Ensure that the area to be tampered does not con-
tain any electrical cables, gas or water lines which
could be damaged due to the vibrations.
• Be careful when working in the vicinity of unprotect-
ed holes or excavations.
• Do not work with the device during rain, thunder-
storms and especially when there is a risk of light-
ning.
• Make sure you have secure footing in bad weather,
on uneven terrain or on slopes.
• Only use the machine on sites where the operating
conditions of the site allow appropriate use of the
machine. In particular, pay attention to:
- the stability conditions;
- the ground conditions and bearing capacity;
- the track width;
- the height-width ratio to obstacles and edges to
be driven over (e.g. in connection with the band
width; kerb height; trench depth);
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