RedMax 590684801, Operator'S Manual

• Only use the machine for the purpose it was

intended for.

• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have

drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that

could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-

ordination.

• Never use the machine in extreme weather

conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or

humid climates.

• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the

safety checks, maintenance and service instructions

described in this manual. Some maintenance and

service measures must be carried out by trained and

qualified specialists. See instructions under the

Maintenance heading.

• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without

first ensuring that they have read and understood the

contents of the operator’s manual.

• Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,

animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept

outside the safety zone of 15 m while you work. Stop

the machine immediately if anyone approaches.

• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain

how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact

your dealer or your service workshop.

• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond

your capability.

• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there

is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with

or affect your control of the product.

• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you

are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your

hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.

• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as

dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.

Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings

added risks, such as icy ground.

• Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check

the area around you for possible obstacles (roots,

rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to

move suddenly. Take great care when working on

sloping ground.

• The engine must be switched off before moving.
• Never put the machine down with the engine running

unless you have it in clear sight.

• Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold

the machine at the side of your body.

• Make sure hands and feet do not come near the

moss dethatcher when the engine is running.

• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands

and feet away from the moss dethatcher until it has

stopped completely.

• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each

working operation. Long periods at full throttle

without any load on the engine (i.e. without the

resistance that the cutting attachment exerts on the

engine when you are using the machine) can lead to

serious engine damage.

• If heavy vibration occurs, stop the machine.

Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check

that the machine is not damaged. Repair any

damage.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions

that follow before you use the product.

• Always use approved personal protective equipment

when you use the product. Personal protective

equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it

decreases the degree of injury if an accident does

occur. Let your dealer help you select the right

equipment.

• Use a protective helmet where there is a risk of

falling objects.

• Use approved hearing protection that provides

adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to

noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.

• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you

must also use approved protective goggles.

Approved protective goggles must comply with the

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