Safety Instructions - IKRA Hurricane HEMI 1200 Manuel D'utilisation

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and
act accordingly. Keep it for general use and
later reference.
Comply with the safety information and warning
signs on the tool.
Attention: Noise protection ! Please observe the
local regulations when operating your device.
Before operation
• The tool must be assembled correctly before use.
• The tool should be checked carefully before use. You
should only work with a tool that is in good condition.
If you notice any defect on the tool that may cause a
hazard to the operator, do not operate the tool until
such defects have been rectified.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for reasons of safety.
Use only original spare parts. Parts not produced by
the original manufacturer may have a poor fit and
possibly cause injury.
• Before use, all foreign bodies must be removed from
the working area, also pay attention to foreign bodies
during operation.
• Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial
light.
• Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if operating
in dusty conditions.
• Dress properly. When operating the tool, pay attention
to the following notes concerning your working clothes:
- The use of protective gloves and rugged footwear is
recommended.
- Wear a proper hat or other headgear to contain
long hair.
- Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery that might
get caught in the rotating tines.
Proper use
The user is responsible for third parties while
working with the tool.
• People not acquainted with the operating instructions,
children, juveniles who have not yet reached the
minimum age for using this tool, and people under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication are not
allowed to use the tool.
• Only use the tool for its intended purposes.
• Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should
be kept at a safe distance from the tool when it is
operated.
• Make sure that all protective devices are fitted and in
good condition.
• Do not operate the tool near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses.
• Before inserting the plug in the mains socket, make
sure that the socket ratings are correct and correspond
to those indicated on the rating label on the tool.
• The use of the tool is only permitted if the safety
distance provided by the guide bar is complied with.
• Do not operate the tool on a slope that is too steep for
safe operation. When working on slopes, slow down
your working speed and make sure you have good
footing.
• Before starting the tool, make sure that the tines are
not touching any foreign objects and are completely
free to move.
• Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never operate
the tool with only one hand.
• Be aware that the tool may unexpectedly bounce
upward or jump forward if the tines should strike
extremely hard, packed soil, frozen ground, or buried
obstacles such as large stones, roots or stumps.
• Keep your hands, feet or any other part of your body
or clothing away from the rotating tines.
Caution! Danger of injury!
• Only guide the tool at walking pace. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Be aware of the position of the extension cord during
operation. Be careful not to trip over the cord. Make
sure to guide the cord away from the tines at all
times.
• If the tool strikes a foreign body, examine the tool for
signs of damage and carry out any necessary repairs
before restarting and continuing to work.
• If the tool should start to vibrate abnormally, switch
off the motor and check for the cause, immediately.
Vibration is usually a warning sign for trouble.
• Hold the guide bar (carrying handle) and lift the tool to
move it from one place to another.
• Always switch off the tool, disconnect the plug and
wait until the application stops before carrying out
maintenance or cleaning work. Attention! Tines do
not stop immediately after switching off.
• Use caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
work on the tool. DANGER! Watch your fingers!
Wear protective gloves !
• It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical
or mechanical safety devices.
Electrical safety
• The mains voltage must correspond to the one marked
on the tool's rating label (230V ~50Hz). Do not use
other sources of power.
• For the power supply line, the use of a protective
switch (circuit-breaker) with a nominal breaking current
in the range of 10 to 30mA is recommended. Consult a
qualified electrician.
• Never pass the running tool over the extension cable
to which it is connected, as this could cut the cable.
Mark sure that you always know where the cable is.
• Use the special cable holder (strain relief) for the
connection of the extension cable.
• Never use the tool when it is raining. Try to prevent it
from getting wet or being exposed to humidity. Do not
leave it outside overnight.
• The power supply cable should be checked regularly
and before each time it is used; make sure that the
cable is not damaged or worn out. If the cable is not
in good condition, do not use the tool; take it to an
authorized service centre instead.
• Only use extension cables that are suitable for outdoor
use. Keep it away from the cutting area, from damp,
wet or oily surfaces or surfaces with sharp edges and
also from heat and fuels.
• The mobile socket of the extension cable should be
splash proof in compliance with the requirements of
GB-2