Checks before each use :
v Inspect the Electric Aerator before each
use.
v Do not use the Electric Aerator if safety
devices (starter lever, safety interlock,
rear flap, housing) are damaged or
worn.
v Never operate the unit with the safety
devices by-passed or missing.
v Note: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tight and that the Aerator is in good
working order.
For safety reasons, allow all worn out
and damaged parts to be exchanged by
GARDENA Service or authorised specialist
dealers.
v Inspect the area to be aerated before be-
ginning work.
v Check the working area for foreign objects
(e.g. stones, branches, string) and remove
if necessary.
Proper use / Responsibility :
DANGER ! Risk of injury !
The Aerator can cause serious
injuries !
V Keep hands and feet away from the
aerator cylinder.
You are responsible for the safety of the work-
ing area.
v Only use the Electric Aerator for the pur
poses specified in these instruc tions.
v Only work when visibility is good.
v During use do not tip the unit and do not
open the rear flap.
v Familiarise yourself with the surroundings
of your work ing area. Check for possible
risks which might be not audible due to
the noise of the machine.
v Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to
protect your legs.
v Ensure you keep your feet a safe distance
from the moving parts.
v Make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
v Always push the Aerator at a walking pace.
v Operating position: Ensure that you have a
secure foothold when working.
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v Be particularly careful if you change
direction on a slope.
Attention ! Take extra care when walking
backwards. You may stumble !
v Do not use the aerator if it is raining or in
moist, wet conditions.
v Do not work close to the edge of swimming
pools or garden ponds with the aerator.
v Please observe any local restrictions
relating to noise levels
Electrical safety :
v Keep the extension cable away from the
aerator cylinder !
v Never use the Electric Aerator when it is
raining.
v Please observe the prescribed local quiet
times.
v The connecting / extension cable must be
checked regularly for damage and signs of
wear and tear.
v Disconnect the mains plug immediately if
the connecting / extension cable is damaged
or severed.
Never touch the mains connection cable
before the mains plug has been removed
from the socket.
The coupling socket for the extension cable
must be waterproof for protection from water
splashes or the connection sockets for exten-
sion cables must be made of rubber or be
encased in rubber.
Extension cables must meet the requirements
of DIN VDE 0620.
v Only use approved extension cables with
the correct load rating.
v Ask your electrician.
Attachment fittings must be used for extension
cables.
For portable units, which are used outdoors,
we recommend to use a re sidual-current
device having a residual-current rating
≤ 30 mA.
In Switzerland use of a re sidual-current device
is obligatory.
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