Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Lawn Scarifier
The lawn scarifier is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The lawn scarifier is not damaged.
– The lawn scarifier is clean and dry.
– The controls are working and have not been modified.
– If material removed from the lawn is to be collected in the
grass catcher box:the grass catcher box is correctly
attached.
– If material removed from the lawn is to be ejected to the
rear:the grass catcher box is detached and the discharge
flap is closed.
– The roller is correctly attached.
– Only genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn scarifier are
attached.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.This
may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Use an undamaged lawn scarifier.
► If the lawn scarifier is dirty:clean the lawn scarifier.
► If the lawn scarifier is wet:dry the lawn scarifier.
► Do not modify the lawn scarifier.
► If the controls are not working:do not use the lawn
scarifier.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be collected in
the grass catcher box:attach the grass catcher box as
described in this instruction manual.
► Only attach genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn
scarifier.
► Attach the roller as described in this instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this instruction
manual or in the instruction manual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the lawn
scarifier.
► Never connect the key receptacle terminals to metallic
objects and cause a short circuit.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear:consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.2 Rollers
The scarifying roller and the combing roller are in safe
condition when the following conditions are met:
– The shaft, blades, spring-tines and attachments are not
damaged.
– The shaft, blades and spring-tines are not deformed.
– The roller is correctly attached.
– The blades and spring-tines are burr-free.
– The minimum length of the blades is not fallen below,
@ 21.2.
WARNING
￭ In unsafe condition, parts of the blade and spring-tine may
come loose and be expelled.This may result in serious
injury to people.
► Use undamaged blades, spring-tines and attachments.
► If the minimum length of the blades is fallen
below:replace the scarifying roller.
► If anything is unclear:consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the following conditions
are met:
– The battery is not damaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is working and has not been modified.