Scheppach PY-RM150-46 - Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures

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Residual risks and accident prevention
standards
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Negligent handling of personal protec-
tive equipment (PPE)
Negligent handling or ommission of the per-
sonal protective equipment may cause seri-
ous injuries.
- Wear prescribed personal protection
equipment.
Human behaviour, misbehaviour
- For any work be fully concentrated.
m Residual risks - Cannot be entirely ex-
cluded.
Danger from noise
Hearing damage
Prelonged unprotected work with the device
may cause hearing damage.
- Always wear ear-mu󰀨s.
In case of emergency
In case of a possibly occurring accident take
the necessary rst aid steps as appropriate
and obtain qualied medical aid as quickly
as possible.
m WARNING
This device generates an electromagnetic
eld during operation. This eld can impair
active or passive medical implants under
certain conditions. In order to prevent the
risk of serious or deadly injuries, we recom-
mend that persons with medical implants
consult with their physician and the manu-
facturer of the medical implant prior to oper-
ating the electric tool.
- If the lawn mower strikes a foreign body,
examine it for signs of damage and car-
ry out any necessary repairs before re-
starting and continuing to work with the
mower. If the lawn mower begins to ex-
perience exceptionally strong vibrations,
immediately switch it o󰀨 and check it.
• Switch o󰀨 the engine:
- When you leave the lawn mower.
- Before you refuel.
• Operation of the machine at higher than
normal speed can lead to an increased
risk of accidents.
• Take care when carrying out installation
work on the machine, and avoid trapping
ngers between the moving cutting tool
and the xed parts of the machine.
• Please be particularly careful when mow-
ing on ground that may subside, on nearby
landlls, trenches and embankments.
• The user must be adequately trained in
the use, adjustment and operation of the
machine (including prohibited operations).
• Check the machine regularly and ensure
that all start locks and push buttons are
working properly before each use.
• Please note that improper maintenance,
the use of inappropriate spare parts, or the
removal or modication of safety devices
can result in damage to the machine and
serious injury to the person working with it.
• Please note that the lawnmower‘s safety
systems or devices must not be manipu-
lated or deactivated.
• Please note that the user must not change
or manipulate any sealed engine speed
control settings.
• Only use cutting equipment and accesso-
ries recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other tools and accessories
may result in injury to the operator.
• Always keep the lawnmower in good oper-
ating condition.
• It is necessary to take enough breaks to
reduce noise and vibration exposure.