Important Information; Safety Instructions - Scheppach P-MGB5-1 Anleitung

Non-permitted users:
People who are not familiar with the operating manual, children under the age of 16 and people
under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medication, as well as those who are tired or ill.

5. Important information

Safety instructions

During transport of equipment
• During transport, always turn off the motor.
• Never carry or transport the power tool with running cutting tools.
• Only ever carry the power tool in work posture:
• Power tool on your back, left hand on the front handle and right hand on the operating lever (also
applies to left-handed people), with the cutting tools lowered towards the ground.
• In order to prevent damage and injury, or fuel from leaking, secure the tool against tipping over
when transporting it in vehicles. Check the fuel tank for tightness. We recommend emptying the
fuel tank before transport.
• The fuel tank must be emptied before shipment.
• Make sure that no persons or animals are close to the working area (minimum distance of 15 m).
Grass being cut and thrown up may contain foreign objects such as stones. You are responsible
for the safety in your working area, and you are liable for damages to persons or property.
• It is not permitted to either start or use the petrol brush cutter in the vicinity of persons or animals.
• Do not use the tool when you are tired or distracted, or your ability to react is impaired when
you are under the influence of alcohol or medication.Inattentiveness may cause serious injuries.
• Use approved safety goggles. Use approved ear protection. Use high-quality safety gloves.
• Use high-quality skid-proof protective shoes with safety steel caps. Never operate the tool wear-
ing sandals, or when barefoot.
• Always wear an approved safety helmet for working in a forest.
• Do not wear wide clothing or jewelry. Wear long trousers to protect your legs. Wear safety helmet
for long hair. Loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair can get caught in the moving parts. Wear
suitable and durable tight working clothes.
• Keep body parts and clothing away from the cutting tool when you start the engine, or keep it running.
• Make sure you are standing in a stable and secure position during work. Avoid moving backwards
with the tool due to risk of stumbling.
• Avoid any unnatural posture.
• When the petrol cutting blade has been operate for long hours, it may cause a cir-
culatory disorder due to vibration (Raynaud's disease). In this case, it is impossi-
ble to specify any length of operation, because it may differ from person to person.
The following factors can have an influence on this phenomenon: Circulatory disorders in the
hands of the operator, low outdoor temperatures, long hours of operation. Therefore, it is recom-
mended to wear warm protective gloves, and to take breaks at regular intervals.
• The exhaust of internal combustion engines is poisonous and can lead to suffocation, among
others. It is not allowed to operate the petrol cutting blade in closed or poorly ventilated rooms.
• Refill the gasoline tank only outdoors, or in wellventilated areas.
• Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly flammable. Keep away from flammable materials and
sources of ignition, such as ovens or stoves.
• Do not smoke while refueling or operating the tool.
• Immediately wipe away spilled gasoline.
• Start the petrol cutting blade only at a location far away from the place of refueling.
• Always make sure that the cover of the fuel tank is well closed. Look out for possible leakage.
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