Intended Use; General Safety Information; Safety Instructions For Electric-Tiller - Gardol GEMI 1200 Manuel D'utilisation

Intended use

This tool is only intended as an electric tiller for
use in domestic and hobby gardens.
It is not designed for use in public areas, parks, sports
facilities, or in agriculture and forestry. Using the tool for
any other purpose is considered improper and therefore
not approved. The manufacturer is not liable for any
damage or injury resulting from such improper or not
approved use. The user is fully liable for any risks associ-
ated with such use.

General safety information

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.
Safety instructions Electric-Tiller
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 pos-
sibly 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 operat-
ing in dusty conditions.
• Dress properly. When operating the tool, pay atten-
tion 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 mini-
mum age for using this tool, and people under the in-
fluence 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 oper-
ated.
• 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 corre-
spond to those indicated on the rating label on the tool.
• The use of the tool is only permitted if the safety dis-
tance 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. Vibra-
tion 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 mainte-
nance work on the tool. DANGER!
fingers! Wear protective gloves !
• It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical
or mechanical safety devices.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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.
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