Safety Information - Scheppach 59081049974 Original Bedienungsanleitung

Persons who operate and maintain the machine must
be familiar with it and must be informed about poten-
tial dangers.
In addition, the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions must be strictly observed.
Other general occupational health and safety-related
rules and regulations must be observed.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting dam-
ages are excluded in the event of modifications of the
machine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications
of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions speci-
fied in the technical data, must be observed.
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

General safety information
Get to know your machine
• Only trained adults may operate the machine, nev-
er children.
• Read and understand the operating manual and
safety instructions for the machine. Learn its use
and limitations as well as its inherent potential dan-
gers.
• You must familiarise yourself with the controls and
proper operation. You must know how to stop the
machine and shut down the controls quickly.
• Do not attempt to operate the machine until you ful-
ly understand how to properly operate and maintain
the engine and how to avoid accidental injury and/
or property damage.
Working range
• Never start or allow the engine to run in an enclosed
area. The exhaust gases are dangerous because
they contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and
deadly gas. Only operate this unit in a well-ventilat-
ed outdoor area.
• Never operate the machine when visibility is poor.
• Never operate the machine on steep terrain.
Personal safety
• Do not operate the machine while under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication as they will
impair your ability to use the machine properly.
• Dress appropriately.
boots and gloves. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing, shorts or jewellery of any kind. Fix long
hair in place so that it is above shoulder height.
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Wear long trousers,
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Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose-fitting clothing, jewellery or long hair
may become caught in the moving parts.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear safety goggles,
hearing protection, safety gloves and safety shoes
which may be used for the appropriate conditions.
• Check your machine before starting. Safety devic-
es must be in their intended location and be in per-
fect condition. Make sure that all nuts, pins, etc. are
tight. Disengage all clutches and put the engine in
neutral before starting it.
• Never operate the machine it if needs to be re-
paired or is not in perfect condition. Replace dam-
aged, missing or defective parts before use. Check
the fuel system for leaks. The machine must always
be in a safe operating condition.
• Never make any unauthorised changes to the safe-
ty devices. Check that they are operating properly
on a regular basis.
• Do not use the machine if the throttle does not turn
the engine on or off. Any petrol-driven machine that
cannot be operated with the throttle is dangerous
and must be replaced.
• Get accustomed to checking whether the tool and
adjustment key have been removed from the ma-
chine before starting it. An adjustment key or tool
which is left on a rotating part of the machine can
result in bodily injuries.
• Remain vigilant and use the machine with common
sense.
• Do not operate the machine barefooted, with san-
dals or similar light footwear. Wear safety shoes
that protect your feet and improve your grip on slip-
pery surfaces. Always maintain your footing and
balance. This gives you better control over the ma-
chine in unexpected situations.
• Avoid unintentionally starts. Ensure that the engine
ignition is in the OFF position before transporting
the machine or carrying out any maintenance or
repair work on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or repair work on a machine with the
ignition on can cause accidents.
Fuel safety
• Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapours can
explode if they are ignited. Be careful during use in
order to reduce the risk of serious bodily injuries.
• When filling up or draining the fuel tank, use a
proper fuel tank in a clean, well ventilated area out-
doors. Do not smoke or allow sparks, naked flames
or other ignition sources near when adding fuel or
operating the unit. Never refill the fuel tank in en-
closed spaces.
• Keep earthed conductive objects, such as tools,
away from live electrical parts and connections
to avoid spark formation or arcing. These events
could ignite fuel vapours.