Safety Information - Scheppach DC500 Bedienungsanleitung

• Only use the machine when in a technically faultless
condition, appropriately and in compliance with the
operating manual and with full knowledge of safety
and hazards! In particular, rectify malfunctions that
could impair safety immediately (or commission
rectification works accordingly)!
• The suction system is used for extracting chips
which are produced when working with wood or
wood-like materials.
• Please observe that our equipment was not
designed with the intention of use for commercial
or industrial purposes. We assume no guarantee if
the equipment is used in commercial or industrial
applications, or for equivalent work.
• Check the filter regularly for damage. Replace
damaged filters! Regularly check the housing seal
and the seals for the filter and dust bag.
• When using the cleaning nozzles, do not suck up
any foreign bodies such as screws, nails, pieces of
plastic or wood.
• The machine may only
original parts and original accessories from the
manufacturer.
• The suction of wood dust and wood chippings in
commercial areas is not permitted.
• Only suitable for collecting chips (not dust).
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The
manufacturer is not responsible for the resulting
damages; the user solely bears the risk.
• The safety, operating
specifications of the manufacturer, as well as the
dimensions specified in the technical data, must be
observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and other
generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or
repaired by persons who are familiar with it and
have been informed of the dangers. Any liability
of the manufacturer for damages resulting from
arbitrary changes to the machine is excluded.
• The machine may only be operated with original
accessories from the manufacturer.

5. Safety information

m Attention! The following basic safety measures
must be observed when using power tools for
protection against electric shock, and the risk of
injury and fire. Read all these notices before using
the power tool and store the safety instructions well
for later reference.
Safe work
• Warning: When power tools are used, basic safety
precautions must be followed to eliminate the risks
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons.
be operated with
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• Follow all these instructions before and while
working with the machine.
• Store these safety instructions safely.
• Protect yourself from electric shock! Avoid physical
contact with earthed parts.
• Unused devices should be stored in a dry, locked
place and out of reach of children.
• Keep tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and more safely.
• Check the cable of the tool regularly and have it
replaced by a recognised specialist when damaged.
• Check extension cable cables regularly and replace
them when damaged.
• Only use extension cables that have been approved
and appropriately labelled for use outdoors.
• Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain
sensible when working. Do not use the tool when
you are fatigued.
• Do not use any tools on which the switch cannot be
switched on and off.
• Warning! The use of other insertion tools and other
accessories can entail a danger of injury.
• Pull out the mains plug for any adjustment or repair
tasks.
• Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
work on the machine.
• Before commissioning, check that the voltage on the
device type plate corresponds to the mains voltage.
• If an extension cable is required, make sure that its
cross-section is sufficient for the current consumption
of the device. Minimum cross-section 1.5 mm
• Only use the cable drum when unrolled.
• Check the mains connection cable. Never use any
faulty or damaged connection cables.
• Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the outlet.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Do not expose the machine to rain and do not use
the machine in a damp or wet environment.
• Ensure good lighting.
• Do not use in the vicinity of combustible fluids or
gases.
• When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is
recommended. Tie long hair back in a hair net.
Avoid abnormal posture
• The operating person must be at least 18 years of
age; trainees must be at least 16 years, however
only under supervision.
• Keep children away from the device when
connected to the mains.
• Keep the workplace free of wood debris and parts
lying around.
• Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
• Do not allow other persons, especially children,
to touch the tool or the mains cable. Keep such
persons away from the workplace.
• Personnel working on the machine must not be
distracted.
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