Proper Use; General Safety Guidelines For The Petrol Scarifier; General Safety Instructions; Preparatory Measures - Sabo 38-BV Betriebsanleitung

When the motor/blade shaft is running, always observe the safety
distance to the machine which is maintained by the handlebar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Before scarifying areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all
stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn.
Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or
missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard
for both you and other people.
Before initial use, check to make sure the cutting tool is fitted tightly,
then check the cutter blades for a tight fit, wear and damage every
time you do any scarifying work. Have an authorised workshop
replace worn or damaged blades.
Before starting the engine, check whether the tools have been
removed.
CAUTION
The engine and exhaust reach very high temperatures during
operation. Danger of burns!
Allow the machine to cool down for at least 15 minutes before starting
any maintenance or cleaning work.
Always hold the ejection flap on the right when emptying and
reattaching the bag.
Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing exhaust
protection grill.
CAUTION
If the spark plug connector is not removed when carrying out work on
the unit, the motor may start accidentally and serious injuries would be
the consequence.
Switch the motor off before doing any maintenance and repair work,
remove the spark plug connector and the ignition key, if there is one.
Never remove the spark plug connector when the motor is running.
Risk: Electric shock!
For the appropriate cleaning or maintenance tips, consult the
operating instructions.
Insufficient equipment maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutting tool can lead to serious hand and foot
injuries. Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Switch off the engine and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill:
– when the device needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transportation;
– when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
– if the machine is left unsupervised for a short time;
– before setting the scarifying depth;
– before removing the grass collecting bag.
– before filling with fuel. Only refill when the engine is cold!
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never move over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on.
Before and during the scarifying process, check the area for live wires
and remove them if possible.
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the equipment and disconnect the
wire from the supply grid.
CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the scarifier cutters can cause severe
injury.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles!
Objects thrown upwards can cause serious injuries.
Never do any scarifying without wearing protective goggles.
WARNING
Wear ear protection!
Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments.
Never do any scarifying without wearing ear protection.

5 PROPER USE

• The machine is intended solely for scarifying grass and lawn surfaces in the
course of normal garden and landscaping care ("Proper use"). Any further form of
use constitutes improper use; the manufacturer accepts no liability for any resulting
damage; the risk is borne solely by the user. Proper use of the machine also
includes the observation of the operating, maintenance and servicing requirements
specified by the manufacturer.
• If used in public areas, parks, sports grounds, on roads and in agricultural and
forest areas, special care must be taken.
• The scarifier must not be used in particular for the removal of weeds between
stones or paving stones, on terraces or paths, as a rotavator or for levelling
uneven areas of ground, such as molehills.
• The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the
manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are used,
the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void. Unauthorised
modifications to this scarifier exclude the manufacturer from liability for any
damage resulting from these modifications.
6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE PETROL
SCARIFIER

General safety instructions

For your own safety and in order to ensure that the machine functions
correctly, please read this operator's manual carefully. Acquaint yourself
with the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep the operating
instructions for reference purposes.
• Please remember that the person operating or using the machine bears full
responsibility not only for possible risks to other people or their property, but also
for accidents which occur whilst using the machine.
• This operator's manual is part of the scope of supply of the machine and must be
handed over to the purchaser of the machine in the event of resale.
• Never allow children or persons under the age of 16 or other persons who are not
familiar with the operator's manual to use the machine. Local regulations can
determine the minimum age of the person allowed to use the machine.
• Please explain the possible dangers and how to prevent accidents to every person
who is supposed to work with this machine. This machine may only be used,
maintained or serviced by persons who are familiar with the machine, and who are
aware of the possible dangers.
• This equipment is not meant to be used by persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are accompanied by a person responsible for their safety and unless they
received instructions from the person on how the equipment is to be used. This
responsible person must decide in advance, whether the person with restricted
physical, sensory or mental capabilities is suitable for this activity.
You must never scarify the lawn if there are other persons nearby,
especially children or animals.
• Please keep your machine in a safe place! Machines which are not being used
should be kept in a dry, locked room out of reach of children.
• Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled.

Preparatory measures

• When scarifying you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes or
safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with cords
or belts hanging down. Do not scarify whilst you are barefooted or wearing
sandals. Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.
• Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. Wear ear protection.
Before and during scarifying, check the whole area the equipment is being
used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects which
can be caught and catapulted out.
Before and during the scarifying process, check the area for live wires and
remove them if possible.
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