Scheppach MS226-56E SE Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 34

• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other tank
closures must be replaced if they are damaged.
• Never store petrol near a source of sparks. Always
use a tested canister. Keep petrol away from children.
• Replace defective mufflers.
• Before using the mower, visually inspect it to en-
sure that the blade, mounting bolts and the entire
cutting apparatus are in good working order (i.e.
not worn out or damaged). To prevent any imbal-
ance, replace worn out or damaged blades and
mounting bolts as a set only (if applicable).
• Please note that where a mower has more than one
blade, the rotation of one of the blades can cause
the others to rotate as well.
• Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed are-
as, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can build up.
• Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit conditions.
Avoid using the machine on wet grass as far as
possible.
• Do not use the lawn mower in a thunderstorm - risk
of lightning strike!
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• For machines with wheels: Always mow across hills
i.e. never straight up or straight down.
• Be particularly careful when you change direction
on a slope.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes and near-
by garbage dumps, ditches or dykes. Always be
extra careful when turning the mower around and
when pulling it towards you.
• Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the
blade has stopped rotating whenever the mower
has to be tilted for transporting over areas other
than lawns and whenever it has to be moved from
or to the area you want to mow.
• Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safe-
ty grilles are damaged, or without the attached
guards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching de-
vices.
• Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed settings.
• Release the engine brake before you start the en-
gine.
• Disconnect all work tools and drives before starting
the engine.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturerʼs instructions. Make sure that your
feet are far enough away from the mower blade!
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the en-
gine unless the mower must raised off of the ground
a little in order to start it. In the latter case, tilt the
mower as little as absolutely necessary and only
raise the side opposite to that of the user.
• Never start the engine while standing in front of the
chute.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or under any
rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening at
all times.
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• Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine
running.
• Operation of the machine at higher than normal
speed can lead to an increased risk of accidents.
• Take care when carrying out installation work on the
machine, and avoid trapping fingers between the
moving cutting tool and the fixed parts of the machine.
• Please be particularly careful when mowing on
ground that may subside, on nearby landfills,
trenches and embankments.
• The user must be adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine (including
prohibited operations).
• Check the machine regularly and ensure that all
start locks and push buttons are working properly
before each use.
• Please note that improper maintenance, the use of
inappropriate spare parts, or the removal or modifica-
tion of safety devices can result in damage to the ma-
chine and serious injury to the person working with it.
• Please note that the lawnmower's safety systems
or devices must not be manipulated or deactivated.
• Please note that the user must not change or ma-
nipulate any sealed engine speed control settings.
• Only use cutting equipment and accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer. The use of other tools
and accessories may result in injury to the operator.
• Always keep the lawnmower in good operating con-
dition.
• It is necessary to take enough breaks to reduce
noise and vibration exposure.
• Caution! Do not operate the lawn mower without ei-
ther the entire grass catching device or the self-clos-
ing guard for the discharge opening in place.
Residual risks and accident prevention stand-
ards
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Negligent handling of personal protective equip-
ment (PPE)
Negligent handling or commission of the personal
protective equipment may cause serious injuries.
- Wear prescribed personal protection equipment.
Human behaviour, misbehaviour
- For any work be fully concentrated.
m Residual - can never be ruled out.
Danger from noise
Hearing damage
Prelonged unprotected work with the device may
cause hearing damage.
- Always wear ear-muffs.
In case of emergency
In case of a possibly occurring accident take the nec-
essary first aid steps as appropriate and obtain qual-
ified medical aid as quickly as possible.
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