FLORABEST 270725, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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GB

•  Do not use the tool if it is dam-

aged, incomplete or altered 

without the approval of the 

manufacturer. In particular, do 

not work with the tool if guards 

or protection fittings are dam

-

aged or missing. 

•  Do not overload the tool. Only 

work in the performance range 

stated. Do not use tools that do 

not have sufficient power for 

heavy jobs. Do not use the tool 

for any use other than that in-

tended by the manufacturer.

•  Avoid damage to the tool. Do 

not apply extra weight and do 

not drag the tool over hard sur-

faces such as tiles or steps.

•  Remove plants and root remains 

regularly in the area of the 

drive shaft. Thus, you avoid an 

overload and damage the appli-

ance.

•  Watch out for special hazards 

when working on difficult (Ro

-

cky, hard or similar) soil.

Stopping work:

  Warning! The tines will 

continue to turn for a few 

seconds after you switch the 

tool off. Wait until they have 

stopped moving – injury haz-

ard!

•  Do not lift or transport the tool 

while the motor is running. Turn 

the tool off and wait for the 

tines to stop moving, then dis-

connect the tool from the mains 

before changing the area you 

are working on.

•  Never leave the tool unattended 

where you were using it.

•  Switch the tool off, wait for the 

tines to stop moving and discon-

nect the tool from the mains un-

der the following circumstances:

-  Always before leaving the tool.

-  Before removing remnants of 

soil and plants.

-  When the tool is not in use.

-  Before you conduct mainte-

nance or cleaning work on the 

tool.

-  If the mains cable is damaged 

or caught up.

-  If the tool collides with an ob-

stacle or starts to vibrate in an 

unusual manner. In this case, 

examine the tool for damage, 

and have it repaired if neces-

sary.

•  Use the tool away from flam

-

mable fluids or gases. Failure to 

do so may result in fire or explo

-

sion.

Maintenance and storage:

•  Make sure that all nuts, bolts 

and screws are tight and that the 

tool is in safe working order.

•  Do not attempt to repair the tool 

yourself unless you are qualified 

to do so. Return the tool to our 

service centre to carry out any 

work not listed in the user manu-

al.

•  Keep the tool in a dry place out 

of children’s reach.

•  Be careful in handling the tool. 

Keep the tines sharp and clean 

to improve its working safety 

and effectiveness.

•  Follow the maintenance regula-

tions.