FLORABEST FGH 700/9 series, Operation And Safety Notes

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If working on a slope, work along the 

slope, not upwards or downwards. Be 

particularly careful when changing direc-

tion on the slope. Do not use the tool on 

excessively steep slopes.

•  If there is any danger of slipping on 

sloped ground, have a second person 

secure the tool with a rod or cable. The 

second person should stand up the slope 

at a safe distance from the tool. 

•  Always hold the tool securely in both 

hands while working with it.

•  Make sure that the grips are dry and 

clean. Be careful while moving backwards 

– danger of tripping over!

•  Do not use the tool if it is damaged, in-

complete or altered without the approval 

of the manufacturer. In particular, do not 

work with the tool if guards or protection 

fi ttings are damaged or missing. 

•  Do not overload the tool. Only work in the 

performance range stated. Do not use 

tools that do not have suffi cient power for 

heavy jobs. Do not use the tool for any 

use other than that intended by the manu-

facturer.

•  Avoid damage to the tool. Do not apply 

extra weight and do not drag the tool over 

hard surfaces such as tiles or steps.

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 hazard!

•  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 

disconnect 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 disconnect the tool from 

the mains under the following circum-

stances:

-    Always before leaving the tool.

  -  Before removing remnants of soil and

     plants

  -  When the tool is not in use

  - Before you conduct maintenance or 

    cleaning work on the tool

  - If the mains cable is damaged or 

    caught up

  - If the tool collides with an obstacle or 

    starts to vibrate in an unusual manner. 

    In this case, examine the tool for dam-

    age, and have it repaired if necessary.

•  Use the tool away from fl ammable fl uids 

or gases. Failure to do so may result in 

fi re or explosion.

Maintenance and storage:

•  Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws 

are tight and that the tool is in safe work-

ing order.

•  Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself 

unless you are qualifi ed to do so. Return 

the tool to our service centre to carry out 

any work not listed in the user manual.

•  Keep the tool in a dry place out of chil-

dren’s reach.

•  Be careful in handling the tool. Keep the 

tines sharp and clean to improve its work-

ing safety and effectiveness.

•  Follow the maintenance regulations.

Electrical safety:

  Warning! Do not use the tool if the 

mains or extension cable is damaged 

– danger of electrical shock.

•  Keep the mains cable away from the 

tines. Always trail the mains cable behind 

you or the person operating the tool. If the 

cable becomes damaged during use, im-

mediately disconnect it from the mains.

Never touch the mains cable before un-