Scheppach EB1700 Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 19

• Warning! Never touch the spark plug connector or
the spark plug when the motor is running.
• Hearing damage
• Long-term unprotected work with the earth auger
can cause hearing damage.
• Warning! Always use hearing protection.
• Fire, explosion
• The machine's fuel mix is flammable.
• Warning! Smoking and open fires are prohibited
during work and refuelling.
• People slipping, tripping or falling
• On unstable ground, you can be injured if you trip.
• Warning! Be aware of obstacles in the working
environment. Always ensure a safe standing posi-
tion and wear non-slip shoes.
• Ejected roots, rocks or other foreign objects
• During drilling, ejected rocks or pieces of wood
can injure people and animals.
• Warning! Ensure that neither people nor animals
are present in the hazardous area and that you
wear appropriate safety clothing as well as eye
and hearing protection.
• Pass on the safety notices to everyone working with
the machine. Staff commissioned to work with the
machine must read the operating manual before
starting work and, in particular, the chapter „Safety
notices". It is too late during work. This particularly
applies to staff only occasionally working with the
machine, such as during set-up or maintenance.
All safety and hazard notices on the machine must
be observed.
• All safety and hazard notices on the machine must
be kept in a completely legible condition.
• Be aware of environmental conditions at the work
place.
• Ensure sufficient lighting at and around the ma-
chine.
• Never work in closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
• When the motor is running, be aware of fumes.
These may be odourless and invisible.
• When the weather is bad, the ground is uneven or
in the event of slopes, ensure secure footing.
• When working with the machine, all protective de-
vices and covers must be attached.
• Keep people, especially children, away from the
working environment.
• Prevent unauthorised people from coming in con-
tact with the machine.
• Ensure that children do not have access to the ma-
chine when it is not in use.
• Always pay attention and concentrate on what you
are doing. Be sensible at work. Do not use the pow-
er tool when you are not concentrating.
• Do not work with the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• The operator must be at least 18 years old. Appren-
tices have to be at least 16 years old and may only
work with the machine under supervision.
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• People working with the machine must not be dis-
tracted.
• Store the machine safely so that nobody can get
injured by the machine or put it into operation.
• Only ever use the machine according to its intend-
ed purpose.
• Do not use power tools where there is a risk of fire
or explosions.
• Wear appropriate work clothing that does not hin-
der your work.
• During work, wear hearing protection and goggles.
• Wear safety boots with steel toe caps, steel soles
and a non-slip profile.
• Wear tough work gloves.
• The machine's safety devices must not be removed
or made unusable.
• Carry out work such as retooling, adjusting, meas-
uring and cleaning only when the motor is switched
off.
• Installations, repairs and maintenance must be car-
ried out by specialists.
• All protective and safety equipment must be re-at-
tached immediately after completing repairs and
maintenance.
• Always turn off the motor before fixing faults.
• Look out for damaged parts and protective devices.
• Faulty parts must be repaired or replaced by an au-
thorised specialist.
• Only ever use original spare parts. Using spare
parts that are not original can be a risk for people
or cause material damage.
• The machine may only be used for its intended pur-
pose. The user alone is responsible for unintended
use of the machine. The manufacturer is not liable
in the event of unintended use.
Safety notices for petrol-powered machines
• Internal combustion engines are a particular dan-
ger during operation and refuelling.
• Always observe warning notices and additionally
specified safety instructions.
• Non-compliance can lead to severe and even lethal
injuries.
• When the motor is running, be aware of fumes.
These may be odourless and invisible. The motor
fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide. Being in an
environment with carbon monoxide can lead to un-
consciousness and death.
• Never operate the machine close to an open flame.
• Do not smoke during refuelling.
• Do not spill fuel during refuelling.
• Always close the tank filler cap properly after re-
fuelling.
• Do not touch the exhaust when the motor is running
(risk of burning).
• Do not touch the spark plug cap when the motor is
running (electric shock).
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