Electric Tiller 6672
Instructions
C. PERSONAL SAFETY
• Be alert and exercise appropriate caution when using this electric tool. Do not
u
se the tool if you are tired or are under the influence of drugs / medication or
alcohol, as one moment of carelessness or lack of attention when using the
electric tool can cause serious personal injury.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
To prevent the risk of injury it is very important to wear the following protective
c
lothing whenever you operate the tiller:
Snug fitting and cut resistant protective clothing
To reduce the risk of injury you must always wear full-length trousers, overall,
jeans or chaps that are cut resistant.
Ear protection
Almost all electrical tools emit noise levels that cause permanent damage to
your hearing. For this reason, it is important to wear approved earmuffs when
operating the tiller.
Breathing mask
To prevent dust, dirt and debris inhalation it is recommended to use a breathing
mask when using the appliance.
Non-slip heavy-duty gloves
To improve your grip and protect your hands you must always wear heavy-duty
non-slip gloves.
Safety goggles
Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the
device can cause loss of sight.
What never to wear
The tiller must never be operated when barefoot, or when wearing jewellery,
shorts or sandals. Never wear loose fitting clothes when operating the tiller as it
could become caught in the moving parts and if you have long hair make sure it
is tied back so that it is above shoulder level.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the tiller make sure that the appliance is
switched off when carrying it, and before inserting the plug into the mains
power supply. Failure to do this could result in personal injury.
• Do not overestimate your abilities. When operating the appliance make sure
you stand squarely and keep your weight balanced over both feet at all times,
so that you have optimum control.
Please read carefully before use and retain for future reference.
To reduce risk of personal injury, or damage to the tiller the
following safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not attempt to operate this appliance until you have thoroughly read and
understood all instructions and safety information in this manual. Any errors
made in following instructions set out below may result in an electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
• If you lend this tool to any other person, you must make sure they have
received adequate instruction in its use and have been given this instruction
manual.
We do not accept any liability for damage or accidents, which are due
to a failure to comply with these instructions.
1. General safety regulations
A. WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and tidy.
Never start to use the tool until you have a clear work area and sufficient
lighting, as an untidy work area and dim lighting can lead to serious accidents.
• Do not use this tool in a potentially explosive environment containing
combustible liquids, gases or dust.
Electric tools generate sparks, which could ignite dust or vapours.
• Keep children and other persons away from the electric tool while it is
being operated.
Always operate the tool with your full attention, as failure to do so can result
in a loss of control of the tool.
B. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
To prevent electric shocks the following safety points must be observed:
• The plug of the tool must be plugged directly into the mains power supply. If
the plug does not fit into the power socket do not attempt to modify the plug,
and never use a plug adaptor.
• Avoid touching earthed surfaces, such as pipes/tubes, heaters, cookers and
refrigerators when using the unit.
• Do not use the unit during rainfall and keep it out of wet and moist conditions.
• Be careful not to damage the power cable and never carry the tool by the
power cable, hang up the tool by the cable, or pull on the cable when
removing the plug from the supply.
• Only use an extension cable with the tool that is approved for outdoor use.
• Connect the electric tool to the mains power supply (230V~, 50Hz) via a
socket-outlet with earthing contact will maximum 16A protection. We
recommend that you fit a residual-current protection device with a maximum
nominal tripping current of 30 MA. Seek the advice of your electrician.