SAFETY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-STE1800IV
General Safety Instructions
To avoid malfunctions, damage and health hazards when working with the machine, the
following points must be observed in addition to the general rules for safe working:
Before start-up, check the machine for completeness and function.
Ensure sufficient lighting conditions at the workplace to avoid stroboscopic effects!
Ensure sufficient space around the machine!
Ensure a clean working environment.
Remove tool keys and other adjustment tools before switching on the machine.
Ensure that unauthorised persons maintain a safe distance from the machine and keep
children away from the machine.
The machine may only be operated, serviced or repaired by persons who are familiar
with it and who have been informed of the hazards arising from this work.
Wear suitable protective equipment (ear protection,…)!
Do not work on the machine if you are tired, not concentrated or under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs!
Do not use the machine in areas where flammable liquids and gases represent a potential
danger (danger of fire or explosion!).
Do not overload the machine!
Shut down the machine and disconnect it from the power supply before carrying out any
adjustment, conversion, cleaning, maintenance or repair work.
Only use spare parts and accessories recommended by Zipper machines.
Electrical Safety
Make sure that the machine is earthed.
Only use suitable extension cords.
A damaged or tangled cable increases the risk of electric shock. Handle the cable with
care. Never use the cable to carry, pull or disconnect the power tool. Keep the cable
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Proper plugs and sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
Water entry into machine increases the risk of electric shock. Do not expose machine to
rain or moisture.
The machine may only be used in humid environments if the power source is protected
by a residual current circuit breaker.
Do not use the power tool if it cannot be turned on and off with the ON-OFF-switch.
Safety instructions for machines with combustion engine
Do not touch the engine and/or muffler during operation or immediately after switching
off! These areas become very hot during operation and can cause burns.
Do not touch the spark plug connector when the engine is running (electric shock!).
Do not operate the unit in closed areas or in poorly ventilated rooms unless there is
adequate ventilation through exhaust fans or hoses. (Risk of suffocation from carbon
monoxide!).
Do not smoke while the machine is in operation.
Do not smoke when refuelling the machine.
Refuel the machine only in a well ventilated area.
Do not refuel the machine when the engine is running or the machine is still hot.
Do not refuel the machine near naked flames.
Do not spill fuel when refuelling.
Close the filler cap again after refuelling.
Check the fuel line and tank regularly for leaks and cracks. Do not operate the machine if
leaks in the fuel system are known.
Store fuel only in designated and approved containers.
Do not crank a flooded petrol engine as long as the spark plug is removed - fuel
accumulated in the cylinder sprays out of the spark plug opening.
Do not carry out an ignition spark test on petrol engines if the engine is flooded or petrol
can be smelled. A stray spark could ignite the vapours.
Do not use petrol or other types of fuel or flammable solutions to clean machine parts,
especially indoors. Vapours from fuels and solutions may explode.
