Additional Safety Instructions - Scheppach 39088029953 Originalbetriebsanleitung

hibited. Never add fuel indoors.
• Keep earthed conductive objects, such as tools,
away from exposed live parts and connections
to avoid spark formation or arcing. These events
could ignite fuel vapours.
• Always switch off the engine and let it cool down
before refilling the fuel tank. Never remove the tank
cover and/or refuel while the engine is running or
while the engine is hot. Never operate the machine
with known leaks in the fuel system.
• Slowly loosen the tank cover to slowly release the
pressure in the tank.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. The tank must not be
filled to more than 12.5 mm (1/2") below the lower
edge of the filling nozzle, as the fuel can expand
due to the engine heat.
• Replace all fuel tank and container covers secure-
ly and mop up spilled fuel. Never operate the ma-
chine without the tank cover firmly in place.
• Avoid the formation of ignition sources for spilled
fuel. After spilling fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine, but move the machine away from the area
where the fuel was spilled and avoid creating igni-
tion sources until the fuel vapour has dissipated.
• Store fuel only in containers specially approved
for this purpose.
• Always store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated place, at
a safe distance from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition.
• Never store fuel or machinery with fuel in the tank
in a building where fuel vapour can be reached by
a spark, open flame or other ignition source such
as a kettle, stove, clothes dryer and the like. Allow
the engine to cool down before storing it in an en-
closed space.
Machine use and care
• Position the machine so that it cannot move dur-
ing maintenance, cleaning, setting, assembly of
accessories or spare parts and storage.
• Do not operate the machine by force. Use the right
machine for your application. The right machine
will do the job better and safer when operating at
the intended rated capacity.
• Do not change the settings of the engine regula-
tor and do not exceed the maximum speed of the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
• Do not run the engine at high speed without load.
• Do not put your hands or feet in the area of rotat-
ing parts.
• Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust gases and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or exhaust
pipe. These parts become very hot during oper-
ation. They remain hot for a short time after the
machine is switched off. Allow the engine to cool
down before carrying out maintenance or adjust-
ment work.
• If the machine should make unusual noises or vi-
brations after starting, stop the engine immediate-
ly, disconnect the ignition cable and determine the
cause. Unusual noises or vibrations are usually a
safety sign of problems.
• Only use assembly and accessory parts approved
by the manufacturer. Failure to comply with this
note may result in injury.

6. Additional safety instructions

• Carefully check the area where work is to be done
and keep the work area clean and free of dirt to
prevent trip hazards. Work on a level smooth floor.
• During assembly, installation, operation, mainte-
nance, repair or transport, never place any part of
your body in a position where it would be in danger
if movement occurred.
• Keep all onlookers, children and pets at least 75
feet (23 m) away. Stop the machine immediately
if anyone approaches.
• Do not climb on the skip and do not carry pas-
sengers.
• Never park the machine in a place with unstable
ground that could give way, especially when the
machine is loaded.
• Release the clutch lever before starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the instruc-
tions and keep your feet far away from the mov-
ing parts.
• Never leave the operating position while the en-
gine is running.
• Always hold the device with both hands during op-
eration. Always hold the handlebar securely. Re-
member that the machine can unexpectedly jump
up or forward if it encounters hidden obstacles,
such as large stones.
• The machine must always be guided at walking
speed.
• Do not overload the machine. Drive at a safe
speed, adjust the speed to the slope of the ter-
rain, the surface condition of the road, and the
weight of the load.
• Take particular care when using reverse gear or
pulling the machine towards you.
• Be especially careful when working on or crossing
gravel paths, pavements or roads. Always watch
out for hidden dangers and traffic.
• Drive on soft ground in first forward/reverse gear.
Do not accelerate hard, steer or brake sharply.
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-
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