Proper Use; Safety Information - Scheppach DC500 Original Bedienungsanleitung

• Hexagonal nut M5 (4x)
• Operating manual

4. Proper use

The machine complies with the applicable EC ma-
chinery directive.
• The machine has been built according to the state-
of-the-art and the technical safety requirements.
Nevertheless, its use may cause danger to the life
and limb of the user or third parties, or damage to
the machine and other material assets.
• 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 rec-
tification works accordingly)!
• The suction system is used for extracting chips
which are produced when working with wood or
wood-like materials.
• Please observe that our equipment was not de-
signed with the intention of use for commercial or
industrial purposes. We assume no guarantee if the
equipment is used in commercial or industrial appli-
cations, or for equivalent work.
• Check the filter regularly for damage. Replace dam-
aged filters! Regularly check the housing seal and
the seals for the filter and dust bag.
• When using the cleaning nozzles, do not suck up
any foreign bodies such as screws, nails, pieces of
plastic or wood.
• The machine may only be operated with original
parts and original accessories from the manufac-
turer.
• The suction of wood dust and wood chippings in
commercial areas is not permitted.
• Only suitable for collecting chips (not dust).
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
• 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. Any liability of the
manufacturer for damages resulting from arbitrary
changes to the machine is excluded.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories from the manufacturer.

5. Safety information

m Attention! The following basic safety measures
must be observed when using power tools for pro-
tection against electric shock, and the risk of injury
and fire. Read all these notices before using the pow-
er tool and store the safety instructions well for later
reference.
Safe work
• Warning: When power tools are used, basic safety
precautions must be followed to eliminate the risks
of fire, electric shock and injury to persons.
• Follow all these instructions before and while work-
ing with the machine.
• Store these safety instructions safely.
• Protect yourself from electric shock! Avoid physical
contact with earthed parts.
• Unused devices should be stored in a dry, locked
place and out of reach of children.
• Keep tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and more safely.
• Check the cable of the tool regularly and have it re-
placed by a recognised specialist when damaged.
• Check extension cable cables regularly and replace
them when damaged.
• Only use extension cables that have been approved
and appropriately labelled for use outdoors.
• Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain sen-
sible when working. Do not use the tool when you
are fatigued.
• Do not use any tools on which the switch cannot be
switched on and off.
• Warning! The use of other insertion tools and other
accessories can entail a danger of injury.
• Pull out the mains plug for any adjustment or repair
tasks.
• Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
work on the machine.
• Before commissioning, check that the voltage on the
device type plate corresponds to the mains voltage.
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