Proper Use; General Safety Instructions - Scheppach Hp1400S Originalbetriebsanleitung

4. Proper use

The plate compactor transfers forces to loose soil or
other materials. It can be used for general road works,
landscaping and building construction. The plate com-
pactor increases the load-bearing capacity, reduces
water permeability, prevents soil settling, reduces
swelling or contraction of the soil. It is particularly suit-
able for compacting interlocking pavers and trenches,
as well as for landscaping and conservation work.
m Attention!
The plate compactor is not designed for use on adher-
ent substrates such as clay or hard surfaces such as
concrete.
The machine may only be used in the intended manner.
Any use beyond this is improper. The user/operator, not
the manufacturer, is responsible for damages or inju-
ries of any type resulting from this.
An element of the intended use is also the observance
of the safety instructions, as well as the assembly in-
structions and operating information in the operating
manual.
Persons who operate and maintain the machine must
be familiar with it and must be informed about potential
dangers.
In addition, the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions must be strictly observed.
Other general occupational health and safety-related
rules and regulations must be observed. The liability of
the manufacturer and resulting damages are excluded
in the event of modifications of the machine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer. The
safety, operating and maintenance specifications of the
manufacturer, as well as the dimensions specified in the
technical data, must be observed.
Please note that our equipment was not designed with the
intention of use for commercial or industrial purposes. We
assume no guarantee if the device is used in commercial
or industrial applications, or for equivalent work.
Explanation of the signal words in the operating
manual
DANGER
m
Signal word to indicate an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
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m WARNING
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
m CAUTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
product or property damage.

5. General safety instructions

• Familiarise yourself with your machine.
• Read the operating manual carefully and make sure
you understand its contents, as well as all labels at-
tached to the machine.
• Familiarise yourself with the area of application, as
well as limitations of the machine, and particular
sources of danger.
• Make sure that you know all the controls and their
function exactly.
• Make sure you know how to stop the machine and
quickly disable the controls.
• Do not attempt to use the machine without knowing
the exact method of operation and the maintenance
requirements of the engine and how to avoid acci-
dents resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Keep other people, particularly children, away from
your work area.
Working range
• Never start or operate the machine in an enclosed
area. The exhaust gases are dangerous because
they contain the odourless and deadly gas carbon
monoxide. Operate the machine only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
• Never operate the machine without good visibility or
lighting conditions.
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