Instruction Manual

► Use an extension cable with the correct
cable cross section, 19.3.
► Use a splash-proof extension cable
approved for outdoor use.
WARNING
■
An incorrect mains voltage or an incorrect
mains frequency while working may lead to
overvoltage in the lawn scarifier. This may
result in damage to the lawn scarifier.
►
Ensure that the mains voltage and the
mains frequency of the power supply corre‐
spond to the information contained in the
rating plate on the lawn scarifier.
■
If several electrical appliances are connected
to a power strip, electrical components may
become overloaded while working. The electri‐
cal components may heat up and cause a fire.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
►
Only connect one lawn scarifier to a socket.
► Do not connect a lawn scarifier to power
strips.
■ An incorrectly routed extension cable may
become damaged and people may trip over it.
This may result in injury to people and dam‐
age to the extension cable.
►
Route the extension cable so that it cannot
touch the lawn scarifier.
► Route and mark the extension cable so that
people cannot trip over it.
► Route the extension cable so that it is not
stretched or tangled.
► Route the extension cable so that it does
not become damaged, kinked or crushed or
chafe.
►
Protect the extension cable from heat, oil
and chemicals.
► Route the extension cable on dry ground.
■ The extension cable warms up while working.
If the heat cannot dissipate, it may cause a
fire.
►
If using a cable reel: uncoil the cable reel
fully.
4.8 Working
WARNING
■
In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and becom‐
ing seriously injured.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor:
do not use the lawn scarifier.
► Operate the lawn scarifier alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn scarifier.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain
balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If scarifying or combing on a slope: scarify
or comb across the slope.
► Do not scarify or comb on steep slopes.
■ The turning roller may cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch a turning roller.
■ If the roller is blocked by an object: switch the
lawn scarifier off and detach the extension
cable connector from the mains plug of the
lawn scarifier. Only then remove the object.
■
If the lawn scarifier changes or starts to
behave differently when working, it may not be
in safe condition. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
►
Finish working, switch the lawn scarifier off,
detach the extension cable connector from
the mains plug of the lawn scarifier and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
■
The lawn scarifier may cause vibrations when
working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
consult a doctor.
■ If the roller hits a foreign object when working,
the roller or parts of it may be thrown up at
high velocity. This may result in injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
►
Remove foreign objects from the work area.
► Mark and bypass obstacles (e.g. roots, tree
trunks).
■ When the control bar is released, the roller
continues to turn for a short time. This may
result in serious injury to people.
►
Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
■ Sparks can be produced if the turning roller
hits a hard object. Sparks may cause fires in
highly flammable environments. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
►
Do not work in a highly flammable environ‐
ment.
DANGER
■
If working near live wires, the roller may come
into contact with live wires and damage them.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to the
user.
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