Intended Use - Scheppach Ps150-18Li Originalbetriebsanleitung

jams during sawing and gets stuck in the wood. This
contact of the guide rail tip can in some cases lead
to a lightning-like reverse reaction and toss the guide
rail up and back in the direction of the operator. The
pinching of the saw chain in the upper region of the
guide rail can lead to a violent kickback of the guide
rail in the direction of the operator. In both cases, you
can lose control of the chainsaw and seriously injure
yourself and bystanders.
• The tip of the guide rail of a chain saw is also known
as the RADIUS HAZARD ZONE. Upon contact with
an object such as a branch or tree trunk, there is a
danger of a sudden kickback of the guide rail tip.
• In order to avoid setback, the following must be
considered fundamentally:
- Do not rely on the safety features of your saw.
- Reduce the element of surprise and realize what
a setback is.
- Hold the saw firmly in both hands and use both
handles.
- Grooving (a direct piercing with the rail tip into the
wood) may only be carried out by specially trained
persons!
- Always observe the tip of the rail. Be careful when
continuing already started cuts.
- Start cutting with the saw chain running.
- Always sharpen the saw chain correctly. Particular
attention should be paid to the correct height of the
depth limiter.
- Never saw through several branches at once! When
unlocking make sure that no other branch is touched.
- When cutting to length, pay attention to closely ad-
jacent stems.
WARNING Kickback DANGER! A kickback can lead
to the loss of control of the saw and serious injury or
death! Always be alert. The recoil / kickback is one
of the biggest dangers of working with a chainsaw
and is the main cause of most accidents.
Safety notices for the charger
• Keep the charger away from rain and wet con-
ditions. Water ingress into the charger increases
the risk of an electric shock.
• Keep the charger clean. Dirt increases the risk
of an electric shock.
• Before every use, check the charger, cable and
plug. Do not use the charger if you notice any
damage. Do not open the charger yourself but
have it repaired exclusively by qualified spe-
cialists and only with original spare parts.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase
the risk of electric shock. Do not place objects on
the charger and do not put the charger on soft
surfaces. Risk of fire
• Always check if the mains voltage corresponds
with the voltage specified on the rating plate
of the charger.
• Never use the charger if the cable, plug or the
charger itself have been damaged by external
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influences. Take the charger to the nearest spe-
cialist service centre
• Do not open the charger under any circum-
stances. In the event of a fault, take it to a spe-
cialist service centre.
Safety notices for Li-Ion batteries
• Do not open the battery. Risk of short-circuiting!
• Protect the battery from heat, e.g. from con-
stant sun exposure, and from fire, water and
humidity. Risk of explosion.
• When the battery has been damaged or it is
being used inappropriately, fumes can be re-
leased. Let fresh air in and consult a doctor if the
fumes cause you any problems. The fumes can
irritate the respiratory tract.
• Only use original batteries with the voltage
specified on the rating plate of your power
tool. If other batteries are used, e.g. imitations,
reconditioned batteries or products from third party
manufacturers, there is a risk of personal injury
as well as property damage based on exploding
batteries.
• The battery voltage must correspond with the
battery charging voltage of the charger. Oth-
erwise, there is a risk of fire and explosion.
• Charge the batteries only in chargers that have
been recommended by the manufacturer. There
is a risk of fire if a charger for a particular type of
battery is used for another type of battery.
• The battery can be damaged by sharp objects
such as a nail or screwdriver or by external ap-
plication of force. The battery may short-circuit
and start burning, smoking, exploding or overheat-
ing.
Warning! This electric tool generates an electro-
magnetic field during operation. This field can impair
active or passive medical implants under certain
conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious or
deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operat-
ing the electric tool.

Intended use

Equipment designed for use in private and hobby
gardens is regarded as unsuitable for use in public
facilities, parks and sports centers, along roadways,
or in agriculture and forestry. The operating instruc-
tions as supplied by the manufacturer must be kept
and referred to in order to ensure that the equipment
is properly used and maintained.
The equipment may be used only for the tasks it
is designed to handle. Any other use is deemed to
be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the
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