Scheppach SC38 Instruction Manual page 23

• Before starting the equipment, ensure that no ob-
jects or branches are pushed into the blade open-
ing, that the equipment is standing stably and that
the workspace is tidy and not blocked. Check the
condition of your extension cable and the connect-
ing cable of your equipment. Use the necessary
protective equipment.
• If your equipment vibrates or emits unusual noises
when switched on, disconnect the plug from the
socket and check the cutting cylinder. Ensure that no
remains of chopped matter are blocking the cutting
cylinder or jammed between the blades. If you find
no problems, return the equipment to a customer
service centre.
• If the blades no longer cut correctly or if the motor
is overloaded, check all the parts of your equipment
and replace the worn parts. If a more extensive re-
pair is required, contact a customer service centre.
Use:
• Caution – A very sharp tool. Avoid cutting your fin-
gers or toes. While working always keep your feet
and fingers well away from the cutting cylinder and
the ejector opening. There is the danger of serious
injury!
• Do not operate the implement while it is raining, in
poor weather conditions and when the surrounding
area and lawn are wet. Operate the implement only
during daylight hours or with bright lighting.
• Do not operate the implement if you are tired or are
lacking in concentration and after having drunk alcohol
or taken medicine. Always take a work break in due
time. Approach the work with common sense.
• Familiarize yourself with the terrain and remain fo-
cused on the potential hazards that you could miss
on account of the motor noise.
• Always maintain a secure footing while working, es-
pecially on a sloping never up and down! Be particu-
larly careful when changing the travelling direction.
Do not work on very steep slopes.
• Always guide the implement at a walking pace with
both hands on the handle. Be especially careful
when you turn the implement around or draw it to-
wards you. Danger of stumbling!
• Start or actuate the starting lever with care and in
conformity with the directions in these Instructions.
• Do not tilt the implement when starting,
it has to be lifted. In this case tilt the implement
only to the extent that is absolutely necessary and
always lift the implement on the side that is opposite
to the operator.
• Never operate the implement without the attached
collection bag or impact protector. Danger of injury!
Always keep well away from the ejector opening.
• Do not operate the implement in the vicinity of in-
flammable liquids or gases as this could give rise
to the danger of a fire or explosion.
Work intervals:
• After the implement has been turned off, the cutting
cylinder will continue to rotate for a few seconds.
Keep hands and feet well away.
• Only remove plant parts when the implement is
standing completely still. Ensure that the grass
ejector opening is clean and free.
• Switch off the power when the implement is to be
transported, lifted or tilted and when traversing other
surfaces than grass.
• Never leave the implement unattended at the place
of work.
• Always switch off the implement and disconnect the
power plug:
- Whenever you leave the implement
- Before you clean the ejector opening or unblock
or unclog the implement
- When the implement is not being used
- During all maintenance and cleaning work
- When the power cable is damaged or has be-
come tangled
- When the implement hits an obstruction during
work or when unusual vibrations arise. Establish
the cause and see if the implement has been
damaged. Do not repair it yourself! Have the
implement repaired by an authorised workshop!
• Store the implement in a dry place well out of reach
of children.
m Caution!
The following states how to avoid damage to the im-
plement and any resulting harm to people.
Take care of your implement
• Switch off the power when the implement is to be
carried across steps.
• Inspect the implement each time before it is to be
used. Never operate the implement if safety devices
(e.g. impact protector, parts of the cutting facility
other
than or bolts are missing, worn out or damaged. Check
especially the power cable and starting lever for
damage. To avoid imbalance, all tools and bolts
must be exchanged as complete sets.
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