Intended Use; Safety Information - Scheppach MTE380 Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Intended use

The machine is designed for digging over beds and
fields. Be sure to observe the restrictions in the ad-
ditional safety instructions.
The instructions for use contain valuable information
on operating, maintenance and servicing conditions.
For safety reasons, the device must not be used as a
drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the man-
ufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of
any kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety information

General safety instructions
This implement can cause serious injuries if it is not
properly used. Please read these Operating Instruc-
tions carefully and familiarize yourself with all the
control elements before operating this implement.
Keep these Operating Instructions in a readily ac-
cessible place so that this information is always at
your disposal.
Operating the implement:
WARNING! The implement can cause serious inju-
ries. How to a avoid accidents and injuries:
Preparations:
• Never allow children and people who are not fa-
miliar with these Operating Instructions to use the
implement. Local regulations may stipulate a mini-
mum age for operators.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Never start up the implement while other people,
but especially children and domestic pets, are in
the vicinity.
• Check the area on which the implement is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire and other for-
eign bodies that could be caught up and flung out.
• Always wear appropriate protective work clothes
and firm shoes with nonslip soles, strong long trou-
sers, ear defenders and goggles. Never operate
the implement while bare footed or when wearing
open sandals.
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• Never operate the implement if it is damaged, in-
complete or has been modified without the consent
of the manufacturer. Never work with damaged or
missing protective devices (e.g. starting lever, un-
locking knob, impact protector).
• Never disengage protective devices (e.g. by tying
the starting lever).
• Children must be supervised in order to ensure that
they do not play with the equipment.
• Before starting the equipment, ensure that no ob-
jects or branches are pushed into the blade open-
ing, that the equipment is standing stably and that
the workspace is tidy and not blocked. Check the
condition of your extension cable and the connect-
ing cable of your equipment. Use the necessary
protective equipment.
• If your equipment vibrates or emits unusual noises
when switched on, disconnect the plug from the
socket and check the cutting cylinder. Ensure that
no remains of chopped matter are blocking the
cutting cylinder or jammed between the blades.
If you find no problems, return the equipment to a
customer service centre.
• If the blades no longer dig correctly or if the motor
is overloaded, check all the parts of your equipment
and replace the worn parts. If a more extensive re-
pair is required, contact a customer service centre.
Use:
• CAUTION – A very sharp tool. Avoid cutting your
fingers or toes. While working always keep your
feet and fingers well away from the cutting cylinder
and the ejector opening. There is the danger of
serious injury!
• Do not operate the implement while it is raining, in
poor weather conditions and when the surround-
ing area and lawn are wet. Operate the implement
only during daylight hours or with bright lighting.
• Do not operate the implement if you are tired
or are lacking in concentration and after having
drunk alcohol or taken medicine. Always take a
work break in due time. Approach the work with
common sense.
• Familiarize yourself with the terrain and remain
focused on the potential hazards that you could
miss on account of the motor noise.
• Always maintain a secure footing while working,
especially on a sloping never up and down! Be
particularly careful when changing the travelling
direction. Do not work on very steep slopes.
• Always guide the implement at a walking pace with
both hands on the handle. Be especially careful
when you turn the implement around or draw it
towards you. Danger of stumbling!
• Start or actuate the starting lever with care and in
conformity with the directions in these Instructions.