Scheppach HP1400s Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 34

• Do not run the engine at high speeds when not com-
pacting.
• Do not hold your hands or feet near rotating parts.
• Avoid contact with hot petrol, oil, exhaust gases and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or exhaust si-
lencer. These parts become particularly hot during
use. They are still hot a short time after the machine
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 famil-
iar with the machine or these instructions to use the
machine. The machine is dangerous in the hands of
untrained operators.
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 personnel.
Only use original spare parts. This ensures that the
machine remains safe.
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Additional safety instructions
• Keep hands, fingers and feet away from the base
plate in order to avoid injuries.
• Hold the handle of the plate compactor firmly with
both hands. If both hands hold the handle and
your feet are away from the compacting plate, your
hands, fingers and feet cannot be injured by the
compacting plate.
• 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 plate
compactor. 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 car-
ry people.
• Never leave the workplace and never leave the plate
compactor 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 plate compactor to tip over. Walk up
slopes carefully backwards in a direct line, to avoid
tipping the plate compactor 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.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been
met, some non-obvious residual risks may still re-
main.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety In-
structions" and the "Intended Use" together with the
operating instructions as a whole are observed.
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