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► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn scarifier.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain
balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur:take a break.
► If scarifying or combing on a slope:scarify
or comb across the slope.
► Do not scarify or comb on steep slopes.
■ The turning roller may cut the user.This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch a turning roller.
■ If the roller is blocked by an object:switch the
lawn scarifier off, pull out the activation key
and remove the battery.Only then remove the
object.
■ If the lawn scarifier changes or starts to
behave differently when working, it may not be
in safe condition.This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working, switch the lawn scarifier off,
pull out the activation key, remove the bat‐
tery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
■ The lawn scarifier may cause vibrations when
working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance
occur:consult a doctor.
■ If the roller hits a foreign object when working,
the roller or parts of it may be thrown up at
high velocity.This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
► Mark and bypass obstacles (e.g. roots, tree
trunks).
■ When the control bar is released, the roller
continues to turn for a short time.There is a
risk of serious injury to people.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
■ Sparks can be produced if the turning roller
hits a hard object.Sparks may cause fires in
highly flammable environments.This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environ‐
ment.
DANGER
■ If working near live wires, the roller may come
into contact with live wires and damage
them.This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
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■ The user may be struck by lighting if working
during a thunderstorm.This may result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.8
Transporting
4.8.1
Transporting
WARNING
■ The lawn scarifier may tip over or move during
transport.This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Switch the lawn scarifier off.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► Set the transport position.
► Carry the lawn scarifier over obstacles (e.g.
steps, kerbs).
► Secure the lawn scarifier with lashing
straps, belts or a net so that it cannot tip
over and move.
4.8.2
Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9
Storing
4.9.1
Storing
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn scarifier.There is a
risk of serious injury to children.
4 Safety Precautions
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