Intended Use; Safety Notices - Scheppach CSP2540 Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Intended use

This machine is a particularly light and easy to handle
chain saw with overhead mounted handle. This chain
saw is designed especially for tree care and surgery.
These chain saws may therefore only be operated by
"Chainsaw operators with additional training for work
using raised platforms or ladder platforms and/or us-
ing rope climbing techniques".
For occasional use on thin wood, fruit tree care, fell-
ing, branch trimming or cutting to length.
Clearing work or preparing firewood may only be
completed as long as the diameter of the wood does
not exceed the cut length (20 cm). For this work, we
recommend a conventional chainsaw with extended
handle clearance and cutting length.
Non-permitted users:
People who are not familiar with the operating manu-
al, children under the age of 16 and people under the
influence of alcohol, drugs and medication, as well as
those who are tired or ill.
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 us-
age.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed pur-
pose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of mis-
use. The user / operator and not the manufacturer
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.
m DANGER
The manufacturer of this equipment shall be not lia-
ble to the applicable Product Liability Act for damag-
es arising in this device or this unit at:
• Installation and replacement of non-original spare
parts,
• Removal or alteration of safety components.
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5. Safety notices

General notes
• To ensure a safe use the operator has to read
and follow all safety precautions in the owner's
manual to familiarize himself with the handling
of the chain saw. Failure to follow instructions
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 pur-
pose of their education when being under supervi-
sion of an expert.
• Working with the chain saw requires high attention.
• Only work in good physical 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 highly
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 dam-
age 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
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.