Scheppach SC38 Instruction Manual page 19

The equipment is intended for private use i.e. for
use in home and gardening environments. Scarifi-
ers for private use are machines whose annual op-
erating time generally does not exceed 10 hours,
during which the machine is primarily used to main-
tain small-scale, residential lawns and home/hobby
gardens.
Public facilities, sporting halls, and agricultural/for-
estry applications are excluded.
The operating instructions as supplied by the manu-
facturer must be kept and referred to in order to en-
sure that the equipment is properly used and main-
tained. The instructions contain valuable information
on operating, maintenance and servicing conditions.
m Warning!
Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the
equipment may not be used to grind up branch or
hedge clippings. Moreover, the equipment may not
be used as a power cultivator to level out high areas
such as mole hills.
For safety reasons, the scarifier may not be used
as a drive unit for other equipment or toolkits of any
kind, unless specifically advised to do so by the man-
ufacturer.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufactur-
er will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial ap-
plications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.
5. Safety information
General safety instructions
This implement can cause serious injuries if it is not
properly used. Please read these Operating Instruc-
tions carefully and familiarize yourself with all the con-
trol elements before operating this implement. Keep
these Operating Instructions in a readily accessible
place so that this information is always at your disposal.
Operating the implement:
m WARNING!
The implement can cause serious injuries. How to a
avoid accidents and injuries:
Preparations:
• Never allow children and people who are not fa-
miliar with these Operating Instructions to use the
implement. Local regulations may stipulate a min-
imum age for operators.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Never start up the implement while other people,
but especially children and domestic pets, are in
the vicinity.
• Check the area on which the implement is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire and other
foreign bodies that could be caught up and flung
out. Never use the implement to level out uneven
patches.
• Always wear appropriate protective work clothes
and firm shoes with nonslip soles, strong long trou-
sers, ear defenders and goggles. Never operate
the implement while bare footed or when wearing
open sandals.
• Never operate the implement if it is damaged, in-
complete or has been modified without the consent
of the manufacturer. Never work with damaged or
missing protective devices (e.g. starting lever, un-
locking knob, impact protector).
• Never disengage protective devices (e.g. by tying
the starting lever).
• Children must be supervised in order to ensure that
they do not play with the equipment.
• 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
fingers 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!
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