Safety Instructions - Scheppach MS225-53 Original Bedienungsanleitung

• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been informed about the dan-
gers. Unauthorized modifications of the machine
exclude a liability of the manufacturer for damages
resulting from the modifications.
• The machine is intended for use only with original
spare parts and original tools from the producer.
• Any other use is considered to be not intended. The
manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting
damages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
• The device must not be used for commercial, tech-
nical or industrial applications.
• If you are not sure whether working conditions are
safe or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
• The petrol lawn mower is intended for private use
i.e. for use in home and gardening environments.
Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual
operating time generally not exceeding that of 50
hours, during which time the machine is primari-
ly used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns
and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting
halls, and agricultural/forestry applications are ex-
cluded.
Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the
user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim bushes,
hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation, planted
roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck up) dirt
and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge
clippings.
Moreover, the lawn mower may not be used as a pow-
er cultivator to level out high areas such as molehills.
• For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be
used as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits
of any kind.
m WARNING
For your own safety, please thoroughly read this man-
ual and the general safety instructions before turning
the device on. If you give the device to third parties,
always include these instructions.

5. Safety instructions

These operating instructions provide places concern-
ing your safety which are marked with this indication:
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Furthermore this manual contains other important
sections which are marked with the word „
tion!
".
m DANGER
Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious
danger to life of danger or fatal injuries.
m WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause danger
to life or danger of serious injuries.
m CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause light to
medium risk of injury.
m NOTE
Failure to follow these instructions may cause danger
of damage of the engine or other property values.
m CAUTION
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating instructions and
safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in
a safe place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions and safety
regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for
damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to
follow these instructions and the safety instructions.
The following must not use the machine:
Children and other people who do are not familiar with
the operating manual (local stipulations may specify
a minimum age for users).
People under the influence of alcohol, drugs and
medication, as well as those who are tired or ill.
Safety instructions for hand-operated lawn mow-
ers
Note
• Read the directions with due care. Familiarize your-
self with the settings and proper operation of the
machine.
• Never allow children or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the
mower. Contact your local governmental agency
for information regarding minimum age require-
ments for operating the mower.
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons - espe-
cially children - or animals. Always keep in mind
that the operator is responsible for accidents in-
volving other persons and/or their property.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give
them these operating instructions as well.
Atten-
• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
• Check the grounds on which the machine will be
used and remove all objects that could be caught
up and violently flung out of the chute.(Like stones,
toys, sticks and wires etc.)
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