Scheppach 3908301915 Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 28

• Never use the machine if it is in need of repair or
in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or defective parts before use.
• Check the machine for fuel leaks.
• Keep it in good functional order. Do not use the ma-
chine if the engine cannot be switched on and off at
the corresponding switch.
• A petrol-driven machine that cannot be controlled
via the engine switch is dangerous and must be re-
placed.
• Before starting the machine, get into the habit of
checking that screwdrivers and spanners are away
from the area around the machine. A screwdriver or
spanner that is still in a rotating device part may re-
sult in personal injury.
• Be attentive, watch your actions and use common
sense when working with the machine. Do not over-
extend yourself.
• Do not operate the machine barefoot or with san-
dals or similar light footwear. Wear safety shoes that
protect your feet and improve your grip on slippery
surfaces.
• Ensure safe footing and balance at all times. This
will allow you to better control the machine in unex-
pected situations.
• Prevent unintentional start-up. Make sure that the
engine switch is switched off before transporting the
machine or carrying out maintenance work on the
machine. Transport or maintenance work on the ma-
chine can lead to accidents if the switch is on.
Safe handling of fuel
• Petrol is very flammable and its gases can explode
if they ignite.
• Take safety precautions when handling petrol to re-
duce the risk of serious injury.
• Use a suitable petrol can when filling or draining the
tank.
• Carry out this work in clean, well-ventilated outdoor
areas.
• Do not smoke. Do not allow sparks, naked flames or
other sources of fire to get near when filling up with
petrol or working with the machine.
• Never fill the tank indoors. Keep earthed, electri-
cally conductive objects, such as tools, away from
exposed electrical parts and wires to avoid sparking
or arcing. This could ignite petrol gases.
• Always switch off the engine and let it cool down
before refilling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel
filler cap or fill fuel into the tank while the engine is
running or while the engine is hot.
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• Do not use the machine if you know there is a leak
in the fuel system. Slowly loosen the fuel filler cap to
release any pressure in the tank. Never overfill the
tank (petrol should never be above the marked max-
imum fill level). Close the fuel tank securely again
with the fuel filler cap and wipe up any spilled petrol.
• Do not use the machine if the fuel filler cap is not
screwed tightly shut. Avoid ignition sources near
spilled petrol. If petrol has been spilled, do not attempt
to start the machine. Move the machine away from
the area of the spillage and prevent the formation of
ignition sources until the petrol gases have dissipated.
• Store fuel only in containers specially manufactured
for this purpose.
• Store petrol in a cool, well-ventilated area away from
sparks and naked flames or other sources of igni-
tion. Never store petrol or the machine with a filled
tank in a building where petrol gases could reach
sparks, naked flames or other ignition sources such
as water heaters, ovens, clothes dryers or similar.
gelangen können.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in an enclosed area.
Use and care of the machine
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine
is running.
• Do not handle the machine violently.
• Use the right machine for your area of application.
The right machine will do the job it was designed for
better and more safely.
• Do not change the speed governor setting of the en-
gine or over-rev it. The speed governor controls the
maximum speed of the engine with maximum safety.
• Do not run the engine at high speeds when not com-
pacting.
• Do not hold your hands or feet near rotating parts.
• Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust gases and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or exhaust si-
lencer. These parts become particularly hot during
use. They are still hot a short time after the machine
is switched off.
• Allow the engine to cool down before carrying out
maintenance or adjustment work.
• If the machine starts to make unusual noises or vi-
brations, switch the engine off immediately, discon-
nect the spark plug cable and determine the cause.
Unusual noises or vibrations are usually a safety
sign of faults.
• Only use assembly and accessory parts approved by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in injury.
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