FLORABEST FGH 710 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 29

by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
• Never use the tool while others, espe-
cially children or pets, are close by.
• Familiarise yourself with handling the
tool and pay attention to all possible
dangers that may be overheard while
working with the tool.
• Check the terrain on which you will
be using the tool, and remove stones,
sticks, wires or other foreign objects that
may be caught up and spun off.
• Wear proper working clothes, such as
firm footwear with non-slip soles and
strong long trousers. Do not use the tool
barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
• To prevent injury from the tines, only
switch the tool on in its working position.
• Examine the tool beforehand every time
you use it. Do not use the tool when the
safety components (such as the power
safety catch or guard), cutting parts or
bolts are missing, worn or damaged. In
particular, check the mains cable and
dead-man lever for damage.
• Only replace damaged bolts or tines in
complete sets to prevent imbalance.
• Only use replacement and accessory
parts delivered and recommended by
the manufacturer. Using foreign parts
will immediately lead to loss of guaran-
tee.
Working with the tool:
Keep your hands and feet away
from the tines while working, espe-
cially when starting up the tool – in-
jury hazard!
• Observe any noise-prevention regula-
tions and local by-laws. Using the tool
may be limited or prohibited on certain
days such as Sundays or public holi-
days, or during certain times of the day
(midday, at night) or in certain areas
(such as at health spas and hospitals).
• Do not use the tool to chop up stones or
till lawn soil, as such use may damage
the tool.
• Do not use the tool in rain, foul weather
or damp surroundings (such as near
garden ponds or swimming pools).
Only use in daylight or good lighting
conditions.
• Be sensible. Do not use the tool if you
are tired or easily distracted, or after
the use of alcohol or medicines. Take a
break as soon as you need one.
• Make sure that you are standing firmly
when using the tool, especially on
slopes. If working on a slope, work
along the slope, not upwards or down-
wards. Be particularly careful when
changing direction on the slope. Do not
use the tool on excessively steep slopes.
• If there is any danger of slipping on
sloped ground, have a second person
secure the tool with a rod or cable.
The second person should stand up the
slope at a safe distance from the tool.
• Always hold the tool securely in both
hands while working with it.
• Make sure that the grips are dry and
clean. Be careful while moving back-
wards – danger of tripping over!
• Take particular care when turning or
raising the machine.
• If the chopping knife is blocked by a
foreign body, switch off the equipment
and disconnect at the plug. Remove the
foreign body (e.g. root) before restart-
ing the equipment.
• Do not use the tool if it is damaged, in-
complete or altered without the approval
of the manufacturer. In particular, do not
work with the tool if guards or protection
fittings are damaged or missing.
• Do not overload the tool. Only work
in the performance range stated. Do
not use tools that do not have sufficient
power for heavy jobs. Do not use the
tool for any use other than that intended
by the manufacturer.
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