General Notes; General Safety Rules - Scheppach DP5000 Originalbetriebsanweisung

Wear safety gloves.
It is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and safety
devices.
Do not smoke or have open flames.
Keep your feet away from moving
parts.
Keep bystanders away.

General notes

• After unpacking, check all parts for any transport dam-
age. Inform the supplier immediately of any faults.
• Later complaints cannot be considered.
• Make sure the delivery is complete.
• Before putting into operation, familiarize yourself with
the machine by carefully reading these instructions.
• Use only original scheppach accessories, wearing or
re place ment parts. You can find replacement parts at
your scheppach dealer.
• When ordering, include our item number and the type
and year of construction of the machine.
In these operating instructions we have marked the
places that have to do with your safety with this
sign: m
m General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Read and understand the operator's manual and labels
affixed to the machine. Learn its application and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar
to it.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage
the controls quickly. Make sure to read and understand
all the instructions and safety precautions as outlined in
the Engine Manufacturer's Manual, packed separately
with your unit. Do not attempt to operate the machine
until you fully understand how to properly operate and
maintain the Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries
and/or property damage.
Work area
Never start or run the machine inside a closed area. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Operate this unit only
in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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Personal safety
Do not operate the machine while under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could af-
fect your ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short pants, and
jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair so it is above shoul-
der level. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Use safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as a dust
mask, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropri-
ate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in
place and in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts,
etc. are securely tightened. Never operate the machine
when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical con-
dition. Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before
using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in safe
working condition. Never remove or tamper with safety
device. Check their proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine's switch does not
turn it on or off. Any gasoline powered machine that can
not be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous
and must be replaced. Form a habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from ma-
chine area before starting it. A wrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result
in personal injury. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your
feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep
proper footing and balance at all time. This enables bet-
ter control of the machine in unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine is off be-
fore transporting the machine or performing any main-
tenance or service on the unit. Transporting or perform-
ing maintenance or service on a machine with engine
on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if ignited. Take precautions when using to reduce the
chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved
fuel storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or
other sources of ignition near the area while adding fuel
or operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away
from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to
avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite
fumes or vapors. Always stop the engine and allow it to
cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot. Do not operate the machine
with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.