Proper Use; Safety Information - Scheppach MR760-E Original Bedienungsanleitung

4. Proper use

The machine complies with the applicable EC ma-
chinery directive.
Attention – Danger of accident!
The battery-powered ride-on lawnmower is intended
for lawn mowing only, no other use is permitted.
Before starting any work, all protective and safety de-
vices must be in place.
• The operator is responsible for third parties in the
area of operations.
• The machine has been designed to be operated by
one person.
• 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 fault-
less 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 giv-
en 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 trained persons who are familiar with it
and have been informed of the dangers. Any liability
of the manufacturer for damages resulting from ar-
bitrary 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.
• If you are not sure whether working conditions are
safe or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
• The lawnmower is suitable for private use around
home gardens or allotments. Private use of the lawn
mower refers an annual operating time generally not
exceeding that of 50 hours, during which time the
machine is primarily used to maintain small-scale,
residential lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public
facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/forestry ap-
plications are excluded.
Due to physical danger to the user or other persons,
the device must not be used, for example:
• for cutting climbing plants,
• for chipping and shredding tree and hedge cuttings,
• for cleaning pavements (vacuuming, blowing away),
• for clearing snow with the aid of the mowing unit,
• for lawn care on roof plantings,
• for levelling ground elevations, such as molehills,
• The device is not permitted for public highways.
• The carriage of persons (especially children) and
animals is not permitted.
• Never climb onto the mowing unit.
• For safety reasons, the lawn mower 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.
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

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 de-
vice over to another person, please hand over this oper-
ating manual / safety instructions as well. We accept no
liability for accidents or damage that occur due to a fail-
ure to observe this manual and the safety instructions.
Who is not permitted to use the device:
• Children, persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or insufficient experience and
knowledge or persons who are not familiar with the
instructions must never be allowed to use the device.
• Never allow children or young people under the age
of 16 to use the device. Contact your local govern-
mental agency for information regarding minimum
age requirements for operating the mower.
• Only use the device when you are rested and in a
good physical and mental state. If you have health
problems, you should ask your doctor whether it is
possible to work with the device.
Do not operate the device after taking alcohol,
drugs or medication that impairs the ability to react.
m Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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