Safety Regulations; Layout - EINHELL BG-US 2,5 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating instructions and
safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in
a safe place so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions and safety
regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for
damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to
follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Important!
For safety reasons, the equipment is not to be
used by children, young people under 16 years
of age, or any other persons who are not
acquainted with these operating instructions.
Always inspect the equipment visually before
using it. Do not use the equipment if safety
devices are damaged or worn. Never disable
safety devices.
Stop using the equipment when there are people
– particularly children – or pets nearby.
You are responsible for safety in the work area.
Make sure you stand squarely at all times while
working.
Never leave the equipment unsupervised in the
work area. If you stop work for a while, leave the
equipment in a safe place.
If you stop your work in order to go to another
area to work, you must make sure that the
equipment is switched off while you are going
there.
Never use the equipment while it is raining or in
damp or wet surroundings.
Protect your equipment against moisture and
rain.
When working with fertilizers and dusty products,
wear suitable eye and breathing protection.
Protect your skin and eyes from dust.
Do not use the equipment for distributing liquids,
powder, pesticides, herbicides or chemicals
intended for conventional, commercial or
industrial use.
Prior to working with the spreader material, read
the instructions on the relevant fertilizer or seed
packaging and be sure to follow these
instructions.
When the equipment is in operation, you must
always hold it away from your body!
Do not switch on the equipment when it is turned
around or when it is not in working position.
Never point the equipment directly at yourself or
at any other person.
When you are not using the equipment, keep it in
a dry place out of the reach of children.
Do not use the spreader material compartment to
store unneeded spreader material.
Clean the spreader material compartment before
filling.
Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is not
activated before you remove any blockages,
clean the equipment, perform any maintenance
or place the equipment in storage.
Never remove blockages with your fingers - use a
stick or a similar tool.
Be careful not to touch the moving parts of the
equipment.
CAUTION
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any
errors made in following the safety regulations and
instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
This equipment is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those with no experience and/or
knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have
received instructions from such a person in how to
use the equipment safely. Children must always be
supervised in order to ensure that they do not play
with the equipment.
Use of the batteries
If the equipment is not used correctly the
batteries may leak. Avoid contact with the
battery fluid. If you come into contact with
battery fluid, clean the affected body part
with running water. If you get battery fluid in
your eyes, seek immediate medical
assistance.
Leaked battery fluid can cause skin irritation and
acid burns.
2. Layout (Fig. 1)
1. Switch lock
2. Spreading quantity adjustment
3. Spreader material compartment
4. Spreader wheel
5. Infinitely adjustable speed controller
6. ON/OFF switch
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