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Make sure to read and understand all the instructions
and safety precautions as outlined in the Engine Manu-
facturer’s Manual, packed separately with your unit.
Do not attempt to operate the machine until you fully
understand how to properly operate and maintain the
Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or prop-
erty damage.
Work area
Never start or run the machine inside a closed area. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Operate this unit only
in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
Personal safety
Do not operate the machine while under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could af-
fect your ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, short pants, and
jewelry of any kind. Secure long hair so it is above shoul-
der level. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as a dust mask, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in
place and in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc.
are securely tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair
or is in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or failed parts before using it. Check for fuel
leaks. Keep the machine in safe working condition.
Never remove or tamper with safety device. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch does not
turn it on or off. Any gasoline powered machine that can
not be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous
and must be replaced. Form a habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from ma-
chine area before starting it. A wrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result
in personal injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating the machine. Do not overreach.
Do not operate the machine while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and im-
prove your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep proper
footing and balance at all time. This enables better con-
trol of the machine in unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine is off be-
fore transporting the machine or performing any mainte-
nance or service on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with engine on
invites accidents.
Please stop engine and remove the
spark plug wire.
Wear safety gloves.
Wear safety gloves.
It is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and safety
devices.
Do not smoke or have open flames.
Keep your feet away from moving
parts.
Risk of injury!
Rotating parts.
Keep bystanders away.
General notes
• After unpacking, check all parts for any transport dam-
age. Inform the supplier immediately of any faults.
• Later complaints cannot be considered.
• Make sure the delivery is complete.
• Before putting into operation, familiarize yourself with
the machine by carefully reading these instructions.
• Use only original scheppach accessories, wearing or
re place ment parts. You can find replacement parts at
your scheppach dealer.
• When ordering, include our item number and the type
and year of construction of the machine.
In these operating instructions we have marked the
places that have to do with your safety with this
sign:
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General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Read and understand the operator’s manual and labels
affixed to the machine. Learn its application and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar
to it.
The road surface cleaning shall only be operated by
specially trained personnel.
The qualification of the operating personnel and ele-
ments to be included in their training in safe working
practices.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage
the controls quickly.