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Behaviour in case of emergency
Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified
medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the
injured person from more accidents and calm him/her
down.
For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with
DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid
kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the
first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you
seek help, state the following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)
Use as designated
The verticutter is only suitable to be used around the house
and in the garden and must not be used for industrial
purposes. The appliance can only be used as designated.
Any other use is in conflict with its purpose.
Residual risks and protective measures
Direct electrical contact
Defective cable or plug can cause life-threatening electric
shock.
Have always any defective cables or plugs replaced by a
professional. Use the appliance only with connection with a
safety switch against stray current (RCD).
Indirect electrical contact
Injuries by conductive parts at exposed electrical or
defective construction elements.
The appliance must always be unplugged for servicing
purposes. To be used with a safety switch against stray current
(RCD) only.
Inadequate local lighting
Insufficient lighting represents a high safety risk.
Always ensure sufficient lighting when working with the
appliance.
Disposal
The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the
appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can
be found in the “Marking” chapter.
Transport container disposal
The container protects the appliance against damage during
transport. Container materials are usually selected so as not to
harm the environment and dispose them in an environment-
friendly manner. Returning the container back in the circulation
saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs. Parts of
the container (e.g. foils, styropore) can be dangerous to
children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of the container out of reach of children and dispose
them as quickly as possible.
Operator requirements
The operator must carefully read and understand the Operating
Instructions before using the appliance.
Qualification
No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance
apart from detailed instruction by an expert.
Minimum age
The appliance can only be operated by persons over 18 years
of age that have been familiarised with its operation and
working. Young people between 16 and 18 years of age can
only work with the appliance under adult supervision.
An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance
within their professional education to achieve necessary skills
under trainer's supervision.
Training
Using the appliance requires only corresponding instruction by
a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special
training necessary.
Transport and storing
x The appliance must be cleaned thoroughly and kept out of
reach of unauthorised persons when stored for a longer
period of time.
x Secure the appliance against turnover every time it is to be
transported.
