Proper Use; Safety Information - Scheppach PHT600 Original Bedienungsanleitung

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Operating manual

4. Proper use

The machine complies with the applicable EC ma-
chinery directive.
Before starting any work, all protective and safety de-
vices must be in place.
These hedge trimmers are intended to cut soft, new-
ly grown hedge material. It is not suitable for the cut-
ting of branches, solid wood or other cutting material.
The machine has been designed to be operated by
one person.
The operator is responsible for third parties in the ar-
ea of operations.
Observe all safety information and danger notices on
the machine.
Ensure that all of the safety information and danger
notices on the machine are complete and in legible
condition.
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 manufacturer's safety, operating and mainte-
nance specifications as well as the dimensions given
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 re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with it and
have been informed of the dangers. Any liability of
the manufacturer for damages resulting from arbi-
trary changes to the machine is excluded.
The machine is intended for use only with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resultant damages,
the user bears this risk alone.
The hedge trimmer may only be used for cutting
hedges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use not spec-
ified in these usage instructions may damage the
trimmer or cause severe injuries to the user and is
therefore explicitly prohibited from the list of possible
uses.
The machine must not be used for commercial, tech-
nical or industrial applications.
If you are not sure whether working conditions are
safe or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
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WARNING! For your own safety, please thor-
oughly read this manual and the general safety
instructions before turning the machine on. If
you give the machine to third parties, always in-
clude these instructions.
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.

5. Safety information

Safe work
Read and observe the following instructions and the
safety instructions valid in the respective country be-
fore commissioning these products in order to pro-
tect yourself and others from possible injuries.
Always store these safety instructions (operating
manual) together with the hedge trimmer.
The hedge trimmer may only be operated by persons
with sufficient experience.
Only give or lend the hedge trimmer to persons who
are familiar with the hedge trimmer and its handling.
Always provide the operating manual.
Repairs to the device must be done by the manufac-
turer or companies named by them.
First-time users
Anyone working with the hedge trimmer for the first
time must receive practical instruction in the use
of the hedge trimmer and the personnel protective
equipment from an experienced operator.
• Remain attentive. Pay attention to what you are
doing. Remain sensible when working. Do not
use the device while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of in-
attention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Familiarise yourself with the device with the help
of the operating manual before use. Inadequately
informed operators can endanger themselves and
others through improper use.
• Do not use the device for purposes for which it is
not intended (see "Proper use").
• Avoid abnormal posture. Make sure that you have
secure footing and always maintain your balance.
This is especially true when using a stepladder or
ladder.
• Wear suitable work clothing:
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, which
can become entangled in moving parts
- Wear gloves and non-slip footwear
- Wear a hair net if you have long hair
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