Scheppach GS1500 ATG Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 40

DANGER
A failure to observe these instructions poses an ex-
treme danger of death or the risk of life-threatening
injuries.
WARNING
A failure to observe these instructions poses a danger
of death or the risk of serious injuries.
CAUTION
A failure to observe these instructions poses a minor to
moderate danger of injury.
NOTE!
A failure to observe these instructions poses a risk of
damage to the engine or other property.
Who is not permitted to use the device:
• Children and other people who do are not familiar
with the usage instructions (local stipulations may
specify a minimum age for users)
• People under the influence of alcohol, drugs and
medication, as well as those who are tired or ill.
Handling
• Make sure that all nuts, pins and screws are secure-
ly tightened so that the device is kept in a safe work-
ing condition.
• Never store the device with petrol in the tank inside a
building in which fuel vapours may come into contact
with naked flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool down before parking the de-
vice in enclosed spaces.
• In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust system and the area around the fuel tank free
of grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
• Check the device for signs of wear and loss of func-
tionality.
• For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, you must do this
outdoors.
• Do not run the combustion engine in closed rooms in
which hazardous carbon monoxide can collect.
• Only shred in daylight or with good artificial lighting.
• Do not use the device in a thunderstorm
- risk of lightning strike!
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• All protective devices and covers must be installed
before any work is carried out on the machine.
• Never use the device if the blade or safety grilles
are damaged, or without the attached guards, e.g.
deflectors and/or discharge deflector.
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• Do not adjust and overclock the engine speed set-
tings.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
• The device must not be tipped when starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of
the ejector chamber.
• Never out hands and feet on or under rotating parts.
Always keep clear of the ejector chamber.
• Never reach into the filler or ejection opening. The
device interior contains moving parts that could pos-
sibly pull you into the machine.
• Never lift or transport the device with the engine
running.
• Only carry out maintenance work and rectify faults
when the engine is switched off.
• Stop the engine and make sure that all moving parts
have come to a standstill and that the ignition key, if
present, is removed:
- Before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in the
ejector chute.
- Before checking or cleaning the device, or per-
forming work on it.
- If the device begins to experience exceptionally
strong vibrations, switch it off immediately and
check it.
- Any time you leave the device.
- Before you refuel.
• Close the fuel valve after shredding.
• Operating the device at excessive speed can in-
crease the risk of accidents.
• Be careful when adjusting the device and avoid
trapping fingers between the moving blade and rigid
parts of the device.
• Avoid shredding in places where the wheels have
trouble gripping or shredding is unsafe in any other
way.
• Watch out for traffic near a road.
• The user must be adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine (including
prohibited operations).
• Check the device regularly and make sure that all
start locks and push buttons are working properly
before each use.
• Please note that improper maintenance, the use of
non-compliant spare parts, or the removal or mod-
ification of safety devices can result in damage to
the device and serious injury to the person working
with it.
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