Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Scheppach HTH250/240P Original Anleitungen

4. Intended use

The machine meets the currently valid EU machine di-
rective.
Before starting any work, all protective and safety de-
vices must be in place.
These hedge clippers have been designed to cut soft,
freshly grown hedge material. They are not suitable for
cutting branches, tough wood or other material to be
cut.
The machine has been designed to be operated by one
person.
The operator is responsible for third parties in the ar-
ea of operations. All safety and hazard notices on the
machine must be observed. All safety and hazard no-
tices on the machine must be kept in a completely leg-
ible condition. Use the machine in a technically flawless
condition only, as well as for its intended purpose, in a
safe manner and being aware of dangers, in compliance
with the operating instructions!
Disruptions which can affect safety in particular must be
eliminated straight away!
The manufacturer's safety, operation and maintenance
instructions as well as the technical data given in the
calibrations and dimensions must be adhered to.
Relevant accident prevention regulations and other gen-
erally recognized safety and technical rules must also
be adhered to.
The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired
by trained persons who are familiar with the machine
and have been informed about the dangers. Unauthor-
ized modifications of the machine exclude a liability of
the manufacturer for damages resulting from the modi-
fications.
The machine is intended for use only with original spare
parts and original tools from the producer.
Any other use is considered to be not intended.
The manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting
damages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
The hedge trimmer may be used only for cutting hedg-
es, bushes and shrubs. Alternative use not specified in
these instructions can damage the hedge trimmer or se-
verely injure the user. Therefore, it is explicitly excluded
from the list of possible uses.
The device must not be used for commercial, technical
or industrial applications.
If you are not sure whether working conditions are safe
or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
WARNING! For your own safety, please thoroughly
read this manual and the general safety instruc-
tions before turning the device on. If you give the
device to third parties, always include these in-
structions.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case
of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind re-
sulting from such misuse.

5. Safety instructions

Working Safely
Before starting this device, read and keep to the follow-
ing advice. Also observe the preventive regulations of
your professional association and the safety provisions
applicable in the respective country, in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
Keep these security advices (operating instructions) al-
ways together with the hedge trimmer.
The hedge trimmer shall only be operated by persons
with sufficient experience.
Give or lend the hedge trimmer only to persons who are
familiar with the hedge trimmer and its operation. Give
always the operating instruction to take with them.
Repair works on the device must be carried out by the
manufacturer or by companies appointed by the manu-
facturer respectively.
Primary users
Persons working for the first time with the hedge trim-
mer must obtain a practical instruction to the use of the
hedge trimmer and the operator protection equipment
by an experienced operating person.
• Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly
when working. Do not use the device when you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or me-
dicaments. One moment of carelessness when using
the device can result in serious injuries.
• Make yourself familiar with the equipment before us-
ing it, by reading and understanding the operating in-
structions. Insufficiently informed operators may put
at risk their own and the health of other persons.
• Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
"Normal intended use").
• Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing po-
sition and keep at any time the balance.
• Wear suitable work clothes:
- Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they
can catch in moving parts.
- Gloves and slip-proof shoes
- Hairnet in case of long hair
• Wear protective clothing:
- ear protection
- protective goggles or face protection
- protective gloves
- safety boots
- certificated hardhat in situations where injuries to the
head must be expected.
• We recommend to wear a leg protection and a safety
jacket.
• Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidi-
ness can result in accidents.
• Take into consideration environmental influences:
- Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain.
- Do not use the hedge trimmer in a damp or wet envi-
ronment.
- Delay the work in case of disadvantageous weather
(rain, snow, ice, wind) – increased risk of accidents!
- Provide for good illumination.
- Do not use the hedge trimmer near inflammable liq-
uids or gases.
• Familiarize yourself with your environment and pay
attention to possible dangers which you may not be
able to hear because of the motor noise.
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