Safety Instructions; General Information - Scheppach Lb5200Bp Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Safety instructions

General safety instructions
WARNING
For your own safety, please thoroughly read this manu-
al and the general safety instructions before turning the
product on. If you give the product to third parties, al-
ways include these usage instructions.
WARNING
Use only the fuels recommended in these instructions.
WARNING
Do not use fuel that has not been correctly mixed with
2-stroke oil. This may cause permanent engine damage
and will void the manufacturer's warranty on this prod-
uct. Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for
more than 90 days.
Keep all safety information and instructions for future
reference!
5.1 Briefing
• Read the entire operating manual before using the
product.
• Familiarise yourself with the controls and the proper
use of the product.
• Learn how to turn off the product in an emergency.
• Only use the product as intended for:
– The movement and accumulation of leaves and
grass of various, but limited, weight and of small
size, by blowing.
– Vacuum collection of leaves and grass, various
wastes of limited weight and small size, excluding
liquids of any kind.
– The product must not be used for collecting flam-
mable or explosive products, hot embers, ashes,
burning cigarettes and pieces of branches, sharp
objects, metal objects, stones and other objects
that could be dangerous for the operator. This can
result in injuries and can damage the product.
• Children may not work with this product.
• The product shall not be operated by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
abilities or who have inadequate experience or knowl-
edge.
• Never operate the product while people, especially
children, or animals are nearby.
• Never permit other persons who are not familiar with
these operating instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may stipulate a minimum age for users.
• Do not use the product while tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Do not use prod-
ucts if you are tired.
• If the device is passed on to a third party then pass all
of the documentation on with it.
• Note that the user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards to other people or their property.
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• Always carry out a visual inspection before use to
check that the shredder, the bolts of the shredder and
other fasteners are secured, that the housing is un-
damaged and that the guards and shields are in
place. Replace worn or damaged components in sets
to maintain balance. Replace damaged or illegible la-
belling.
5.2

General information

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
ellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
• Tie long hair back in a hair net.
• Always wear safety gloves, safety goggles, hearing
protection, sturdy shoes and long trousers when work-
ing with this product.
• Always switch off the engine of the product when you
put the product down and before working on the prod-
uct.
• Check the covers and protective devices for damage
and correct seating. Replace them if necessary.
• Never operate the product with defective guards or
without safety devices.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable:
• Store fuel in tanks specifically designed for this pur-
pose.
• Before refuelling, switch off the combustion engine
and let it cool down.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuel-
ling.
• Open the fuel cap carefully and slowly. Wait for the
pressure to equalise and only then remove the fuel fill-
er cap completely.
• Use a suitable funnel or filler pipe for refuelling so that
no fuel can spill onto the combustion engine and
housing.
Do not overfill the fuel tank!
• Fuel must be filled before starting the engine. While
the engine is running or immediately after switching
off the product, do not open the fuel filler cap or add
fuel.
• If fuel overflows, no attempts should be made to start
the engine. Instead, the product must be removed
from the area contaminated with fuel. Do not try to
start the engine until the fuel vapours have evaporat-
ed.
• Always wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• Start the product at a distance of at least 3 m from the
fuel filling point.
• If fuel has got on clothing, it must be changed.
• The tank cover must be properly screwed on and
tightened after each refuelling operation. The product
must not be put into operation without the original tank
cover screwed on.
• Replace defective silencers.
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