Scheppach VS1000 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 32

- the tipping angle of the machine and the operat-
ing conditions at the site which have a negative
effect on the stability (e.g. kerb height, dynamic
effects).
• When operating in areas with special hazards, pay
attention to the following:
- Observe the local provisions for operation,
- keep your distance from electrical power lines,
- pay attention to vapours and dust when working
in tunnels,
- pay attention to special hazards when working in
contaminated areas.
Personal safety
• Do not use the machine if you have taken drugs,
alcohol or medication that affects your ability to op-
erate the machine correctly.
• Wear suitable clothing. Wear long trousers and
gloves. Wear safety shoes with steel caps, steel
soles and non-slip tread.
• Wear hearing protection and safety goggles when
working. Use respiratory protection when carrying
out dust-generating work.
• Do not wear loose clothing, shorts or jewellery of
any kind. Tie back long hair so that it is at shoulder
height at most. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing, jewel-
lery or long hair may become caught in the moving
parts.
• Leave protective screens in place and in working
order.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely
tightened.
• Never use the machine if it is in need of repair or
in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or defective parts before use.
• The operator must be at least 18 years of age.
Trainees must be at least 16 years of age and may
only work on the machine under supervision.
• All operators must be adequately trained in the use,
setting and operation of the machine.
• Check the machine for fuel leaks.
• Keep it in good functional order. Do not use the ma-
chine if the engine cannot be switched on and off at
the corresponding switch.
• A petrol-driven machine that cannot be controlled
via the engine switch is dangerous and must be re-
placed.
• Before starting the machine, get into the habit of
checking that screwdrivers and spanners are away
from the area around the machine. A screwdriver
or spanner that is still in a rotating device part may
result in personal injury.
• Be attentive, watch your actions and use common
sense when working with the machine. Do not over-
extend yourself.
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• Do not operate the machine barefoot or with san-
dals or similar light footwear. Wear safety shoes
that protect your feet and improve your grip on slip-
pery surfaces.
• Ensure safe footing and balance at all times. This
will allow you to better control the machine in unex-
pected situations.
• Prevent unintentional start-up. Make sure that the
engine switch is switched off before transporting
the machine or carrying out maintenance work on
the machine. Transport or maintenance work on the
machine can lead to accidents if the switch is on.
• There is a risk of crushing at various locations on the
machine from moving or rotating assemblies. Keep
hands and feet away from the plate. Work with con-
centration and always make sure you have secure
footing. Wear safety work shoes!
• Make sure that the machine and operator are both
stable on level terrain when setting up and the ma-
chine does not tip, slip or fall during operation.
Safe handling of fuel
• Petrol is very flammable and its gases can explode
if they ignite.
• Take safety measures when handling petrol to re-
duce the risk of serious injury.
• Use a suitable petrol can when filling or draining
the fuel tank.
• Carry out this work in clean, well-ventilated outdoor
areas.
• Do not smoke. Do not allow sparks, naked flames
or other sources of fire to get near when filling up
with petrol or working with the machine.
• Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Keep earthed, elec-
trically conductive objects, such as tools, away
from exposed electrical parts and wires to avoid
sparking or arcing. This could ignite petrol gases.
• Always switch off the engine and let it cool down
before refilling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel
filler cap or fill fuel into the fuel tank while the en-
gine is running or while the engine is hot.
• Do not use the machine if you know there is a leak
in the fuel system. Slowly loosen the fuel filler cap
to release any pressure in the fuel tank. Never
overfill the fuel tank (petrol should never be above
the marked maximum fill level). Close the fuel tank
securely again with the fuel filler cap and wipe up
any spilled petrol.
• Do not use the machine if the fuel filler cap is not
screwed tightly shut. Avoid ignition sources near
spilled petrol. If petrol has been spilled, do not at-
tempt to start the machine. Move the machine away
from the area of the spillage and prevent the forma-
tion of ignition sources until the petrol gases have
dissipated.
• Store fuel only in containers specially manufac-
tured for this purpose.
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