Original Operating Instructions; Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten Expert 40 B Originalbetriebsanleitung

Original operating instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your WOLF-Garten product
Read the user manual carefully and familiarise yourself
with the operating elements and the correct operation
of the equipment. The operator is responsible for acci-
dents involving other persons and their property. Ob-
serve the notes, explanations and regulations.
Never allow children or other persons who are not fa-
miliar with the operating instructions to use the scari-
fier. Young persons under the age of 16 may not use
the equipment. Local regulations can limit the minimum
age of the operator.
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rectifying faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Safety instructions

Significance of the symbols
Warning!
Read the opera-
ting instructions
before using for
the first time!
Caution! - Sharp
cutting blades -
remove plug lead
before mainte-
nance!
Before scarifying
z Never use the machine if persons, especially children or
animals are in the vicinity.
z The operator is responsible for accidents or risks with other
persons or their property.
z Wear ear protection and protective goggles when operating
the machine.
z Only scarify wearing sturdy shoes and long trousers.
z Never scarify in bare feet or wearing sandals.
z Check the ground where the machine is to be used, and
remove any items which could be picked up and thrown out.
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An overview of the equipment features
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Folding handle for space-saving storage and ease of transport
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Powerful motors
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Comfort wheels carried in ball bearings
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High quality materials, excellent workmanship and attractive
design.
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Ready-to-use: Ready for operation in 30 seconds (just add oil
and petrol)
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Keep third per-
sons away from
the danger area
z For safety reasons, the fuel tank caps and silencer should be
replaced if they are damaged.
z Before use, always check by visual examination whether the
working tools are worn out or damaged. To avoid imbalance,
worn or damaged working tools should only be replaced in
complete sets.
When scarifying
z Do not run the engine in enclosed spaces where dangerous
carbon monoxide could build up.
z Only mow the grass if the light conditions are suitable.
z Only guide the machine at walking pace.
z If possible, avoid the use of the unit when the grass is wet
otherwise exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping.
z Always ensure a good position when located on inclined
ground.
z Always work at right angles to the incline, never up and down.
z Take particular care when changing direction on inclined
ground.
z Do not work on ground which has an excessive incline.
z Take particular care when turning the machine or when pulling
it towards you.
WARNING - Petrol is extremely flammable
z Only store petrol in containers designated for that
purpose.
z Only fill up with petrol in the open air and do not smoke
during filling up.
z Fill up with petrol before starting the engine. When the
engine is running or if the engine is hot, the petrol tank
should not be opened and it should not be topped up.
z If petrol overflows do not try to start the engine.Instead,
clean the machine. All attempts at starting are to be
avoided until the petrol vapour has evaporated.
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