I / Safety Precautions; Safety Labels; Starting The Motor - EMAK SR/AG 35 B45 Benutzerhandbuch

Pay particular care to the sections marked as follows:
DANGER : This indicates a strong likelihood of
serious or even fatal injury if the instructions are not
followed
WARNING : This indicates a risk of injury or damage to the equipment if the
instructions are not followed
NOTE : This indicates useful information
This symbol reminds you to take care with certain operations.
If you have any problems or questions about the cultivator, please contact
your approved supplier.
DANGER : The machine is designed for safe and reliable
service if used as instructed. Before using your machine,
please make sure you have understood the contents of this
manual. Otherwise you could be injured and your equipment could be
damaged.
1 Training / Information
- Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the controls before using the
machine. Know how to stop the motor rapidly.
- The machine must always be used according to the recommendations given
in the instruction manual.
- Remember that the user is responsible for any accidents or dangerous
reactions occurring to other people or their belongings. It is his responsibility
to assess the potential risks of the ground to be cleared and to take all
precautions necessary to ensure it is safe, in particular on slopes and on
loose, slippery or uneven ground.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. There may be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
Never work when there are people, especially children, or animals within a
radius of 20 meters of the machine; the operator must necessarily remain at
the controls of the handles.
- Do not use the machine if you have been taking medicine or other
substances that might slow your reactions or make you drowsy.
- Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and tight long trousers when working.
Do not use the machine in bare feet or sandals. Ear protectors are
recommended.
- Only use the machine for the purpose for which it is intended, namely lawn
maintenance. Any other use may prove dangerous or cause damage to the
machine.
- This machine is compliant with the directive on electromagnetic emissions.
- Do not transport people with this machine.
2 Preparation
- Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove any
objects that might be projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass, metal
objects ...).
You must use your brush cutter with care.
To this end, labels have been designed to remind you of the main precautions for use and placed on the machine in the
form of pictograms.
The relevant meanings are provided below.
These labels are considered as an integral part of the machine. If one of them falls off or becomes difficult to read, please
contact your dealer to replace it. We also recommend that you read the safety instructions carefully.
1- DANGER
2- Consult the user manual and disconnect the sparking
plug before any repairs.
3- Rotating blade: beware of flying objects
4- Read the user manual
5- Keep a safe distance

I / SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- Before use, always check over the machine to ensure that the tools and
deflectors are not worn or damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
- Maintain the electrical cables that stop the motor in good condition so that
you can be sure to turn the motor off.
- Check that no petrol or oil are leaking.
- Do not use the machine without its protective casings and ensure that all
the fittings are tight.
3 Danger ! Petrol is highly inflammable !
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for it. Always fill the tank outdoors
and do not smoke while doing it.
- Do not unscrew the fuel cap or top up with petrol while the motor is running
or still hot.
- If petrol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the motor; Carry the machine
elsewhere and avoid all naked flames until the petrol vapour has dispersed.
- Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the machine in a building
where the petrol vapour can reach a flame, spark or source of intense heat.
- Replace the caps of the fuel tank and the petrol can correctly.
- Limit the amount of petrol in the tank to reduce spillage.
- Do not run the motor in a confined space where carbon monoxide vapour
might accumulate.- Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good ventilation.
4 Use
- Check the condition of the scarifier before using it. This will prevent accidents
or the machine being damaged.
- Do not tilt the machine more than necessary and only lift up the part furthest
from the operator when starting.
- Take care when starting the motor, following the manufacturer's instructions
and keeping your feet away from the blade(s).
- Stop the motor when the machine is not in use.
- When holding the machine, walk don't run.
- Take great care when pulling the machine towards you or reversing the
direction of rotation (if fitted).
- Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by the length of the
steering column.
- Do not place your hands or feet near or beneath rotating parts.
- If there is:
- abnormal vibration,
- a blockage,
- a problem engaging or disengaging the
clutch,
- a collision with a foreign object,
- deterioration of the engine halt cable (follo
wing model).
- Stop the engine immediately (if the Engine halt cable is severed, use the
starter control as described in paragraph "start the engine" to stop the
Engine), let the machine cool down, unplug the spark-plug lead, inspect the
machine and have the necessary repairs carried out by an approved repairer
before using again.
- Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
- Do not use the machine on slopes greater than 10° (17%).
- Work across slopes, not up or down them.
II / SAFETY LABELS

Starting the motor

2 - EN
- Do not stop or start suddenly when on a slope. Slow down on slopes and in
tight bends to prevent the machine from tipping over or loss of control. Be
particularly careful when changing direction on slopes.
- Make sure to keep your footing on sloping ground, change direction very
carefully.
- When using the machine on sloping ground, the user must ensure that no-
one is within a 20 metre radius of the machine. The user MUST stay at the
controls of the scarifier handle. Regularly check that the grass catcher contai-
ner or bag shows no signs of wear or damage.
- Never use the machine without a protective device such as a rear flap and/or
grass catcher.
- Using accessories other than those recommended may make the machine
dangerous and cause damage to your machine which will not be covered by
your guarantee.
- After use, place the gas levers in the "Stop" position and close the petrol
inlet tap.
5 Maintenance / storage
- Stop the motor and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, inspecting,
adjusting or maintaining the machine or changing the tool(s).
- After making contact with a foreign object, inspect the machine to check
whether it is damaged. Have the necessary repairs carried out by an appro-
ved repairer before reusing.
- Stop the motor, disconnect the spark plug and use thick gloves when
changing the tool(s).
- Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe conditions of use.
- To reduce fire risk, keep the motor, the silencer and the fuel storage area
free of plants, waste oil, or any other inflammable material.
- If the exhaust silencer is defective, have it replaced by an approved
repairer.
- Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker's own spares.
-Replace the cutting blades in complete sets to keep them balanced.
- For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics of your machine. Do not
the motor speed settings and do not run the motor at excess speeds.
Regular maintenance is essential for safety and to maintain the level of
performance.
- Allow the motor to cool down before putting the machine away.
6 Moving, handling, transporting
- Any action on the machine apart from ground digging must be performed
with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected.
- Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted to transport it. Do not operate
the blades when crossing non-grassy areas and when transporting the ma-
chine from/to the surface to be worked on.
- The machine must only be moved (except for lawn maintenance purposes)
in accordance with the instructions in the "Movement" section.
- Handling : to lift the machine respect the instructions in "Handling" chapter.
The machine's weight is indicated on the manufacturer's plate, at the end of
this manual. Use a method of handling adapted to the weight of the machine
and to the situation to guarantee the safety.
- The machine must be loaded into and from a trailer using an appropriate
loading ramp.
- Lash the machine down correctly for safe transport.
- The machine should be transported in a trailer; do not use any other method
of transport.
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Throttle control
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3- Stop
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