General Safety Information - Scheppach VS1000 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine

• However, the device is not suitable for compacting
soils with a high clay content.
• The machine may only be used outdoors.
• Any other use is contrary to the intended use.
• Unintended use, modifications to the device or the
use of parts that have not been tested and approved
by the manufacturer can cause unforeseeable dam-
age!
• The vibration rammer is designed to be operated by
one person.
• The operator is responsible for third parties in the
area of operations.
• Observe all safety information and danger notices
on the machine.
• Ensure that all of the safety information and danger
notices on the machine are complete and in legible
condition.
• Only use the machine when in a technically faultless
condition, appropriately and in compliance with the
operating manual and with full knowledge of safety
and hazards!
• In particular, rectify malfunctions that could impair
safety immediately (or commission rectification
works accordingly)!
• The safety, operating and maintenance specifica-
tions of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions
specified in the technical data, must be observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have
been informed of the dangers. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for damage resulting from unau-
thorised changes to the machine.
• The machine may only be used for the work for
which it is built and which described in the operating
manual.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer. The
safety, operating and maintenance specifications of the
manufacturer, as well as the dimensions specified in
the technical data, must be observed.
Please observe that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the equipment
is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.

5. General safety information

• Familiarise yourself with your machine.
• Read the operating manual carefully and make sure
you understand its contents, as well as all labels at-
tached to the machine.
• Familiarise yourself with the area of application, as
well as limitations of the machine, and particular
sources of danger.
• Make sure that you know all the controls and their
function exactly.
• Make sure you know how to stop the machine and
quickly disable the controls.
• Do not attempt to use the machine without knowing
the exact method of operation and the maintenance
requirements of the engine and how to avoid accidents
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Keep other people, particularly children, away from
your work area.
Working range
• Never start or operate the machine in an enclosed
area. The exhaust gases are dangerous because
they contain the odourless and deadly gas carbon
monoxide. Operate the machine only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
• Never operate the machine without good visibility or
lighting conditions.
Personal safety
• Do not use the machine if you have taken drugs, al-
cohol or medication that affects your ability to oper-
ate the machine correctly.
• Wear suitable clothing. Wear long trousers, boots
and gloves.
• Do not wear loose clothing, shorts or jewellery of
any kind. Tie back long hair so that it is at shoulder
height at most. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing, jewellery
or long hair may become caught in the moving parts.
Check your machine before starting.
• Leave protective screens in place and in working
order.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tight-
ened.
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