SAFETY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-STE2800; ZI-STE5500; ZI-STE800; ZI-STE8004
Safety instructions
In order to avoid malfunctions, damage and health hazards when working with this machine, in
addition to the general rules for safe working, the following measures in particular must be
observed UNCONDITIONALLY:
Check that the machine is in perfect condition before each use. Ensure that all guards are
in place and working properly and that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened. Do not
take the machine into operation if you notice that parts are missing or damaged!
Ensure sufficient lighting conditions in the working and surrounding areas of the machine.
Keep hands and feet away from moving machine parts and always ensure a safe stand
when working.
Ensure that the area to be tamped does not contain any electric cables, gas or water lines
which could be damaged by vibration.
Remove the adjustment tool from the machine before operation.
Ensure that unauthorised persons maintain a safe distance from the machine and keep
children away from the machine.
The machine may only be operated, serviced or repaired by persons who are familiar with
it and who have been informed of the dangers arising during this work.
Always wear suitable personal protective equipment (eg. ear protection,.., etc.)!
Do not work with the machine if you are tired, not concentrated or under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs!
Never operate the unit in the presence of flammable liquids or gases (danger of
explosion!).
Carry out maintenance, adjustment and cleaning work only when the engine is switched
off.
Only use spare parts and accessories recommended by Zipper machines.
Special safety instructions for the operation of the machine
Do not use the generator if it is raining, wet or has high humidity. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DANGER OF LIFE!.
Do not increase the regulated idle speed of the engine above 3,500 rpm. This could result
in damage to the machine or personal injury.
Safety instructions for machines with combustion engine
Do not touch the engine and/or muffler during operation or immediately after switching
off! These areas become hot during operation and can cause burns.
Do not touch the spark plug connector when the engine is running (electric shock!).
Do not operate the unit in closed areas or in poorly ventilated rooms unless there is
adequate ventilation through exhaust fans or hoses. (Risk of suffocation from carbon
monoxide!)
Do not smoke while the machine is in operation.
Do not smoke when refuelling the machine.
Refuel the machine only in a well ventilated area.
Do not refuel the machine when the engine is running or the machine is still hot.
Do not refuel the machine near naked flames.
Do not spill fuel when refuelling.
Do not crank a gas flooded engine as long as the spark plug is removed- fuel in the
cylinder sprays out of the spark plug opening.
Do not carry out an ignition spark test on engines if the engine is flooded or gas can be
smelled. A stray spark could ignite the vapours.
Do not use fuel to clean machine parts, especially indoors. Vapours from fuels may
explode.
Always keep the area around the muffler free of foreign substances such as leaves, paper,
cardboard, etc. A hot muffler could ignite these substances and cause a fire.
Close the filler cap after refuelling.
Check the fuel line and tank regularly for leaks and cracks. Do not operate the machine if
leaks in the fuel system are known.
Store fuel only in designated and approved containers.
