Specific Safety Rules - Scheppach DP5000 Translation From The Original Instruction Manual

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 12.5mm
(1/2") below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space
for expansion as the heat of the engine can cause fuel
to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and
wipe up spilt fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel
cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. If fuel is
spilt, do not attempt to start the engine but move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and ap-
proved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame,
or other sources of ignition, such as a water heater, fur-
nace, clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and care
Position the machine in such a way that it can not move
during maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, assembly of
accessories or spare parts, as well as under storage.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for
your application. The correct machine will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum
safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are
not working.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot
surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts
get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a
short time after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine to
cool before doing maintenance or making adjustments.
If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut off the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise
or vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal in-
jury. Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any oth-
er condition that may affect the machine's operation. If
damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, ex-
cessive grease or carbon build up to reduce the chance
of a fire hazard. Never douse or squirt the unit with wa-
ter or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from debris. Clean after each use. Observe proper dis-
posal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment. Store idle machine out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the machine or these instructions to operate it. Machine
is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting, shut off
the engine and make certain that all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the
wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Have your machine serviced by qualified repair person-
nel using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
sure the safety of the machine maintained.
m Specific Safety Rules
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked, keep the
working area clean and free of debris to prevent trip-
ping. Operate on a flat level ground.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in
danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, and operation, maintenance,
repairing or moving.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 23m (75
feet) away. If you are approached, stop
the unit immediately. Do not mount on dump box and
never carry passengers.
Never park the machine in a place with unstable ground
which could give way, particularly when it is full.
Disengage clutch lever before starting the engine.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the moving parts.
Never leave the operating position when the engine is
running. Always hold the unit with both hands when op-
erating. Keep a firm grip on the handlebars.
Beaware that the machine may unexpectedly bounce
upward or jump forward if the machine should strike bur-
ied obstacles such as large stones.
Walk, never run with the machine.
Do not overload the machine capacity. Drive at a safe
speed, adjusting the speed to the slope of the land, the
surface conditions of the road, and the weight of the
load. Use extreme caution when in reverse or pulling
the machine towards you.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
On soft ground, drive at the first forward/reverse gear.
Do not rapidly accelerate, turn sharply or stop.
Pay the utmost attention when working on frozen ground
as the machine may tend to skid.
If possible, avoid driving on pebbly river bed, crushed
stone terrains, steel concrete, stumpy field, logs etc.,
since such operation causes fatal damage or shortens
life span of tracks.
Do not operate the machine in confined areas where
there may be a risk of crushing the operator between
the machine and another object.
Never operate the machine on slopes where angle is
over 20°.
When moving over a slope, whether moving forward or
in reverse, always make certain that the weight is evenly
balanced. Always move in directions parallel with the
slope (up or down). To avoid danger, do not shift gears
on slopes.
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