Scheppach 3908301915 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 33

• Store petrol in a cool, well-ventilated area away from
sparks and naked flames or other sources of ignition.
Never store petrol or the machine with a filled fuel
tank in a building where petrol gases could reach
sparks, naked flames or other ignition sources such
as water heaters, ovens, clothes dryers or similar.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in an enclosed area.
Use and care of the machine
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the en-
gine is running.
• Do not handle the machine violently.
• Use the right machine for your area of application.
The right machine will do the job it was designed for
better and more safely.
• Do not change the speed governor setting of the
engine or over-rev it. The speed control system
controls the maximum speed of the engine with
maximum safety.
• Do not run the engine at high speeds when not
compacting.
• Do not hold your hands or feet near rotating parts.
• Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust gases and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or exhaust
silencer. These parts become particularly hot dur-
ing use. They are still hot a short time after the ma-
chine is switched off.
• Allow the engine to cool down before carrying out
maintenance or adjustment work.
• If the machine starts to make unusual noises or vi-
brations, switch the engine off immediately, discon-
nect the spark plug cable and determine the cause.
Unusual noises or vibrations are usually a safety
sign of faults.
• Only use assembly and accessory parts approved
by the manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in
injury.
• Service the machine. Check for misalignment or
jamming of moving parts, damaged parts and other
conditions that could impair function of the machine.
Have the machine repaired before any further use if
you find any damage. Many accidents are the result
of poorly maintained equipment.
• Keep the engine and silencer free of grass, leaves,
excess grease or soot encrustation to reduce the
risk of fire.
• Never pour or splash water or any other liquid onto
the machine.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and free of small parts.
• Clean the machine after every use.
• Follow the applicable waste disposal guidelines for
petrol, oil etc. to protect the environment.
• Keep the switched-off machine out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons who are not
familiar with the machine or these instructions to
use the machine. The machine is dangerous in the
hands of untrained operators.
• Make sure that the machine does not tip, slip, roll or
fall when it is out of operation.
Service
• Before cleaning, repairing, inspecting or adjusting,
switch off the engine and ensure that all moving
parts have come to a standstill.
• Always ensure that the engine switch is in the
"OFF" position. Disconnect the spark plug cable
and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental start-up.
• Have your machine serviced by qualified person-
nel. Use only original spare parts. This ensures that
the machine remains safe.
Additional safety instructions
• Keep hands, fingers and feet away from the base
plate in order to avoid injuries.
• Hold the handle of the machine firmly with both
hands.
• Always stay behind the machine when using it; nev-
er walk or stand in front of the machine when the
engine is running.
• Never place tools or other objects under the ma-
chine. If the machine hits a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and check the
machine for damage; repair the damage before re-
starting and using the machine.
• Do not overload the machine by compacting too
deep or too fast.
• Do not use the machine at high speeds on hard or
slippery surfaces.
• Be especially careful when using the machine to
work on or cross gravel beds, gravel paths or gravel
roadways.
• Watch out for hidden dangers and traffic. Do not
carry people.
• Never leave the workplace and never leave the ma-
chine unattended when the engine is running.
• Always stop the machine when work is interrupted
or when relocating from one place to another.
• Stay away from trench edges and avoid actions
that may cause the machine to tip over. Walk up
slopes carefully backwards in a direct line, to avoid
tipping the machine over onto the operator.
• Always place the device on a firm and level surface
and switch the machine off.
• Limit working hours with the machine and take reg-
ular breaks to reduce vibration stress and let your
hands rest. Reduce the speed and force with which
you perform repetitive movements.
Residual risks
The machine has been built according to the state-of-
the-art and the recognised technical safety require-
ments. However, individual residual risks can arise
during operation.
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