Safety Instructions - Scheppach MS149-46X Original Bedienungsanleitung

• The safety, operating and maintenance specifica-
tions of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions
specified in the technical data, must be observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by competent persons who are familiar with
it and have been informed of the dangers. Any li-
ability of the manufacturer for damages resulting
from arbitrary changes to the machine is excluded.
• The machine may only be operated 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 machine must not be used for commercial,
technical or industrial applications.
• If you are not sure whether working conditions are
safe or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
• The petrol lawnmower is intended for private use
i.e. for use in home and gardening environments.
Private use of the lawnmower refers an annual
operating time generally not exceeding that of 50
hours, during which time the machine is primari-
ly used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns
and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting
halls, and agricultural/forestry applications are ex-
cluded.
Attention! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the
user, the lawnmower may not be used to trim bushes,
hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted
roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck up) dirt
and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge
clippings. Moreover, the lawnmower may not be used
as a power cultivator to level out high areas such as
molehills.
• For safety reasons, the lawnmower may not be
used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits
of any kind.
m WARNING
For your own safety, please thoroughly read this man-
ual and the general safety instructions before turning
the machine on. If you give the machine to third par-
ties, always include these instructions.

5. Safety instructions

We have marked points in these operating instruc-
tions that impact your safety with this symbol: m
Furthermore, the operating manual contains other
important text sections that are marked with the word
"ATTENTION!".
m DANGER
A failure to observe these instructions poses an ex-
treme danger of death or the risk of life-threatening
injuries.
m WARNING
A failure to observe these instructions poses a dan-
ger of death or the risk of serious injuries.
m CAUTION
A failure to observe these instructions poses a minor
to moderate risk of injury.
m NOTE
A failure to observe these instructions poses a risk of
damage to the device or other property.
m Attention!
When using equipment, several safety warnings must
be observed to prevent injuries and damage. For this
reason, please carefully read this operating manual /
safety instructions. Keep them in a safe place so that
the information is available at all times. If you hand
the device over to another person, please hand over
this operating manual / safety instructions as well. We
accept no liability for accidents or damage that occur
due to a failure to observe this manual and the safety
instructions.
Who is not permitted to use the device:
• Children and other people who do are not familiar
with the operating manual (local stipulations may
specify a minimum age for users).
• People under the influence of alcohol, drugs and
medication, as well as those who are tired or ill.
Safety instructions for hand-operated lawnmowers
Note
• Read the directions with due care. Familiarise your-
self with the settings and proper operation of the
machine.
• Never allow children or other persons who do not
know the operating instructions to use the mower.
Contact your local governmental agency for infor-
mation regarding minimum age requirements for
operating the mower.
• Never mow while people, especially children or an-
imals are nearby. Always keep in mind that the op-
erator is responsible for accidents involving other
persons and/or their property.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give
them these operating instructions as well.
• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
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