Intended Use; Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Scheppach 5910114903 Originalbetriebsanleitung

5. Intended use

The chainsaw is only for sawing lumber outdoors.
The chainsaw may not be used for other purposes.
Do not make any modifications to the chainsaw. This
can compromise safety. The user/operator is liable
for any resulting damage or injuries of any kind and
not the manufacturer. Please note that this appliance
is not designed for commercial use according to its
intended purpose.
We accept no warranty liability if the appliance is
used in commercial, manual trade or industrial oper-
ations or equivalent activities.
First-time users must seek training to familiarise
themselves with the characteristics of the appliance.
For your safety, visit a state-sponsored chainsaw
training session.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial appli-
cations. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.
5.1 Unauthorised operators:
Adults who are not familiar with these operating in-
structions, children, adolescents, and people under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications must
not operate this appliance.
National regulations may restrict the use of the ap-
pliance.

6. Safety instructions

IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND STORE
SAFELY FOR LATER USE.
m DANGER
For an imminently dangerous situation which will re-
sult in serious bodily injury or death.
m WARNING
For a potentially dangerous situation which could re-
sult in serious bodily injury or death.
m CAUTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in minor injury.
m ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can
result in property damage.
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6.1 General safety instructions

m WARNING
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating the appliance. Do not use
the appliance while you are ill, tired or under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the appliance may result
in serious personal injury.
Avoid improper use. Use the appliance only as de-
scribed in the section "Intended use".
■ Before using the appliance for the first time, read
the operating instructions and pay close attention
to the safety instructions.
■ The warning and safety signs on the appliance pro-
vide important information for safe operation.
■ In addition to the notices in these operating instruc-
tions, all general safety and accident prevention
legislation must also be complied with.
■ Keep plastic wrapping away from children. There is
a risk of suffocation!
■ Insufficiently informed operators can be a danger to
other people and themselves due to improper use.
The operator is responsible for third parties.
■ Be very careful when handling the appliance. Use
common sense when working and play close atten-
tion to what you are doing.
■ Do not work for longer than 10 minutes in one ses-
sion. We recommend taking a break of 10–20 min-
utes between working sessions.
■ Lend the appliance only to users who have experi-
ence with the appliance. Hand over the operating
instructions at the same time.
■ Some cutting tasks require special training and par-
ticular skills. If in doubt, please consult an expert.
■ First-time users must seek training to familiar-
ise themselves with the characteristics of the ap-
pliance. For your safety, visit a state-sponsored
chainsaw training session.
■ When not in use, the appliance must be secured to
ensure that it is not a risk to anyone else. Secure
against unauthorised access.
■ The user of the appliance is responsible for all ac-
cidents and risks that cause injury or damage to
other people's property.
■ Children, adolescents and people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities must not
use the chainsaw. The only exception to this are
young people over the age of 16 who are being
trained by a specialist.
■ The appliance's electrical ignition system gen-
erates a small electromagnetic field. If you have
a heart pacemaker or similar implants, consult a
doctor about possible health risks before using the
appliance.
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