Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe); Storage And Transportation; Environmental Safety; Adding Fuel - Scheppach 5910114903 Originalbetriebsanleitung

■ Note that improper maintenance, the use of non-ap-
proved spare parts, or the removal or modification
of the safety equipment can lead to damage to the
appliance and severe injuries to the operator.

6.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)

m DANGER
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)!
- Wear a hard hat with a visor or safety goggles and
ear muffs.
- Wear snugly fitting protective clothing with a cut-re-
sistant lining.
- Wear non-slip safety shoes!
- Wear protective gloves!
■ Avoid loose-fitting clothing that can get caught.
■ Do not wear a scarf, tie or any jewellery!
■ If you have long hair, wear a hairnet!
■ Always wear a helmet when working in wooded
areas. This offers protection from falling branches.
Check the helmet regularly for damage. Replace it
after 5 years at most. Use only approved protective
helmets.
■ The face shield/safety goggles protect the user
from wood chips and splinters. To prevent eye in-
juries, always use a face shield or safety goggles
while working with the appliance.
■ Always wear ear muffs. The noise produced by the
appliance can damage your hearing.
■ Wear robust protective gloves made of a durable
material, e.g. leather.
■ Wear a dust mask when sawing dry wood. Sawing
can generate sawdust.

6.3 Storage and transportation

■ Switch off the chainsaw before moving it anywhere,
even short distances. Engage the chain brake and
put on the chain guard.
■ Always use the chain guard for transportation and
storage.
■ Protect the machine during transport (also in vehi-
cles) against tipping over to prevent fuel loss, dam-
age or injuries.
■ Carry the appliance by the front handle only. The
guide rail then faces to the rear, away from your
body (see fig. M).
■ Hold the hot exhaust silencer away from your body.
There is a risk of burns!
■ Clean and maintain the chainsaw before storage.
■ Store the appliance in a secure and dry location.
Secure it against unauthorised access.

6.4 Environmental safety

■ National and/or local regulations may restrict the
use of noise-generating, motor-driven appliances
during certain times. Ask at your local authority.
■ Do not operate the appliance in confined spaces
or other poorly ventilated areas. Risk of suffoca-
tion from poisonous exhaust fumes/lubricating oil
vapours.
■ Work only in daylight.
■ Do not work in inopportune weather conditions,
such as rain or wind. This will lead to an increased
risk of accidents.
■ Keep work area clean and tidy.
■ Keep children, other people and animals at a dis-
tance before and during the work. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
■ Before starting work, ensure that no people, ani-
mals or valuable property are inside the danger
zone.
■ Do not work in the vicinity of wire fences or areas
with loose old wire.
■ If you are working in a combustible environment,
e.g. on dry grass, have a fire extinguisher on hand.
There is a risk of fire!

6.5 Adding fuel

■ Petrol is highly flammable! When filling the tank,
keep at a distance from open flames and do not
smoke. There is a risk of fire!
■ Ensure that you do not spill any petrol. Do not allow
petrol and chain oil to get into the soil. Lay down
suitable tarpaulins or similar.
■ Fill up the tank only in well-ventilated areas. Petrol
vapours are highly inflammable and can explode.
■ Switch off the engine before refuelling and allow the
appliance to cool down. If you spill any petrol, clean
the affected area immediately. Do not allow petrol
to come into contact with your clothing. If this hap-
pens, get changed immediately.
■ Avoid skin or eye contact with petrol or lubricants
(oil).
■ Do not inhale any petrol/lubricating oil vapours.
■ Check for leaks. If petrol leaks out, do not start the
engine. There is a risk of burns.
■ Be careful when removing the petrol cap so that
any pressure can escape slowly and no petrol
sprays out.
6.6 Before use
m WARNING
Always carry out checks before use and with the en-
gine switched off.
Prior to each use and after it has been dropped,
check that your device is safe to operate.
Check whether moving parts work properly. Many ac-
cidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Have
any damage repaired by qualified specialists.
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