Safety Notices; General Notes - Scheppach CSP2540 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Unauthorized operators:
People who are not familiar with the manual as well
as children, youths and persons under the influence
of alcohol, drugs and medication are prohibited to
work with the machine.
The chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood.
You may only fell trees if you have received the ap-
propriate training. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect
usage.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufac-
turer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any
kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial ap-
plications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety notices

General notes

- To ensure a safe use the operator has to read
and follow all safety precautions in the own-
er's manual to familiarize himself with the han-
dling of the chain saw. Failure to follow in-
structions could result in serious injury.
- It is recommended to lend the chain saw only to
people who are experienced in working with chain
saws. Always hand over the owner's and safety
manual.
- Children and youths under the age of 18 are pro-
hibited to operate the saw. Youths above the age
of 16 are exempted from this prohibition for the
purpose of their education when being under su-
pervision of an expert.
- Working with the chain saw requires high atten-
tion.
- Only work in good phsical condition. Tiredness
also leads to inattention. Keep especially high at-
tention at the end of your working time. All opera-
tions should be done calmly and carefully. The op-
erator is responsible to third parties. Never work
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medica-
ments.
- Provide a fire extinguisher when working in a high-
ly flammable and dry vegetation (wildfire risk).
Personal Protective Equipment
- To avoid injuries to the head, eyes, hands, feet
or hearing damage while using the chainsaw,
the following personal protective equipment
and safety gear must be worn.
- The clothing must be fit for purpose, i.e. be snug
fitting but not provide any hindrance. Do not wear
any jewellery or clothing which may get caught on
bushes or branches. If you have long hair, wear a
hair net!
- A safety helmet must be worn for all work in woods
or forests. It protects you from falling branches.
The safety helmet must be regularly checked for
damage and replaced every 5 years at the latest.
Only use approved safety helmets.
- The face guard on the helmet (alternatively: safe-
ty glasses/goggles) protects against sawdust and
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wood splinters. To prevent injuries to the eyes, you
must always wear eye protection or a face guard
when working with the chainsaw.
- To avoid hearing damage wear your proper per-
sonal sound protection equipment (ear plugs or
ear muffs, etc.)
- The safety/cut protection jacket has layers of wo-
ven nylon in it and protects against cuts. It must
always be worn when working in raised platforms
or ladder platforms and when using rope climbing
techniques.
- The safety overalls have layers of woven nylon in
them and protect against cuts. It is strongly recom-
mended to use them.
- Working gloves made from tough leather are part
of the prescribed equipment and must always be
worn when working with the chainsaw.
- When working with the chainsaw, safety shoes or
safety boots with a good grip, steel toecap and leg
protection should be worn. A safety shoe with cut
protection liner offers protection against cuts and
ensures firm footing. When working in the tree,
safety boots must be specially suited for use with
climbing techniques.
WARNING!:
This chain saw is designed especially for tree
care and surgery. Only persons trained in tree
care and surgery may use this saw. Observe all
literatur, procedures and recommendations from
the relevant professional organization. Failure to
do so constitutes a high accident risk. We rec-
ommend always using a rising platform for saw-
ing in trees. Rappelling techniques are extreme-
ly dangerous and require special training. The
operator must be trained in and familiar with
the use of safety equipment and working and
climbing techniques. Always use the restraining
equipment for both the operator and the saw!
Fuels / Refuelling
- When refuelling the chain saw the engine must be
switched off.
- Smoking and open fire are not permitted.
- Before refuelling allow the machine to cool down
fully.
- Fuels might contain solvent-like substances. Avoid
skin and eye contact with mineral oil products. Al-
ways wear protective gloves while refuelling. Often
change and clean your protective clothing. Do not
inhale fuel vapours. Inhaling fuel vapours might
cause physical harm.
- Be careful not to spill fuel or chain oil. Immediate-
ly clean the chain saw if fuel or chain oil has been
spilled. Keep away fuel from clothing. Immediately
change your clothing if fuel has been spilled on it.
- Make sure not to spill fuel or chain oil into the soil
(environmental protection). Use a proper base.
- Do not refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapours accu-
mulate at the soil (risk of explosion).
- Tighten the tank cap as far as it will go.
- Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the
fueling point before starting the engine.
- Fuels have a limited storage life. Only buy that
amount which will be used in measurable period.
- Store and transport fuel and chain oil only in prop-
er containers. Keep fuel and chain oil away from
children.
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