Introduction; Safety Instructions - Scheppach Ke 70m Anleitung

1. Introduction

Manufacturer:
scheppach Fabrikation von Holzbearbeitung-
smaschinen GmbH
Günzburger Straße 69
D-89335 Ichenhausen
Dear client,
We hope you enjoy your new firewood circular saw
and wish you success with it.
INFORMATION:
The manufacturer of this tool is, according to the
current product liability law, not liable for damages
caused to or by this tool because of:
• incorrect usage,
• failure to observe the manual,
• repairs by third parties, not authorized specialists,
• fitting and exchange of non-original exchange
parts,
• non-intended use,
• falling out of the electrical installations because of
inobservance of the electrical Rules and VDE-Reg-
ulations 0100, DIN 57113 / VDE0113.
We recommend that you:
Read the entire operating instructions before
assembling and implementing.
This instruction manual should make it easier for you
to get to know your machine and to use its range of
applications as intended.
The manual contains important information on how to
work with the machine in a secure, correct and effi-
cient way, and how you can avoid risks, save repair
costs, reduce down time and increase the reliability
and life span of the machine.
Apart from the safety rules mentioned in these oper-
ating instructions, you should implicitly pay attention
to the valid regulations of your country for the use of
the machine.
Keep the manual, in a plastic cover protected against
dirt and humidity, with the machine. They should be
read and observed carefully by every member of staff
before starting to work. Only people instructed on
how to use the machine and informed about the pos-
sible risks, should be allowed to use it. The required
minimum age is to be adhered to.
Besides the safety instructions in this manual and the
special regulations of your country the recognized
technical rules for the operation of wood processing
machines need to be observed.
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General instructions
• After unpacking please check all parts for possible
damage during transport. In case of complaints the
driver needs to be contacted as soon as possible.
• Complaints coming in later will not be recognized
as such.
• Familiarize yourself with the machine by means of
the operating instructions before implementing it.
• In case of replacing worn or exchange parts, as
for accessories, only use original parts. You can
obtain exchange parts at the specialized dealer.
• Upon ordering, please specify our article no´s as
well as type and year of construction of the tool.
2. m Safety instructions
• In these operation instructions we have indicated
positions that concern your safety, with this mark:
m
• Take due note of all this information before and
while working with the saw.
• Do not lose these safety regulations.
• When equipment is not being used it should be
kept in a dry, closed place out of childrens reach.
• Keep mounted attachments sharp and clean to
enable you to work well and safely.
• Pay attention to - What you do. Always work in
accordance with the regulations. Do not use the
tool when you are tired.
• Do not use tools that do not allow to turned on and
off the switch.
• Warning! The use of other tools and accessories
may put you at risk of injury.
• Warning: Always unplug the power plug or remove
the spark plug connector prior to starting any of
the maintenance work described in this manual.
• Give these safety regulations to all persons who
work on the machine.
• Caution! Hands and fingers may be injured on the
rotating saw blade.
• Do not leave the saw in the rain and never use it
in damp or wet conditions.
• Provide good lighting.
• Do not saw near flammable liquids or gases.
• Wear suitable work clothes! Loose garments or jew-
elry may become caught up in the rotating saw blade.
• Non-slip shoes are recommended when working
outdoors.
• Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Avoid abnormal working postures.
• Operators must be at least 16 years of age.
• Keep children away from the machine when the
motor is running.
• Keep your workplace clean of wood scrap and any
unnecessary objects.
• An untidy work area invites accidents.
• Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the tool. Keep them out of your work area.
• Persons working on the machine should not be
distracted.