Stihl HSA 65 Instruction Manual page 55

1) Workplace safety
a) Keep your working area clean
and well lit. Untidy or poorly lit
working areas can lead to
accidents.
b) Do not work with the device in
potentially explosive
environments in which there are
inflammable liquids, gases or
dusts. Electrical power tools create
sparks, which can ignite dusts or
fumes.
c) Keep children and other people
away while you are operating the
electrical tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control of the
device.
2) Electrical safety
a) The mains plug on the device
must match the mains socket.
The plug must not be modified in
any way. Do not use an adapter
plug with devices fitted with a
protective earth. Unmodified plugs
and matching sockets reduce the
risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ovens
and refrigerators with any part of
your body. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed.
c) Keep the device away from rain
or moisture. Water entering an
electrical device increases the risk
of electric shock.
HSA 65, HSA 85
d) Do not use the mains lead for any
purpose for which it was not
intended, e.g. to carry the device,
to hang up the device or to pull
the mains plug out of the mains
socket. Keep the mains lead
away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts of the device.
Damaged or tangled mains leads
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When working outdoors with an
electrical power tool always use
extension cables that are also
approved for use outdoors. The
use of an extension cable suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) Use a residual current device
(RCD) for protection if operating
the electrical power tool in a
moist environment is
unavoidable. The use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Remain alert at all times, watch
what you are doing and always
proceed with caution. Do not use
the device if you are tired or
under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. One
moment of carelessness when
using the device can lead to serious
injury.
b) Wear personal protective
equipment and always wear
safety glasses. The wearing of
personal protective equipment such
as dust masks, non-slip safety
shoes, safety helmets or ear
protectors, appropriate to the type
of electrical power tool used and
work undertaken, reduces the risk
of injury.
c) Avoid unintentional operation of
the device. Check that the
electrical power tool is switched
off before you connect it to the
mains, pick it up or carry it.
Accidents can happen if you carry
the device with your finger on the
ON / OFF switch or with the device
switched on.
d) Remove any setting tools or
spanners before you switch the
device on. A tool or spanner left
attached to a rotating part of a
device can lead to injury.
e) Avoid placing your body in an
unnatural position. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
By doing this you will be in a better
position to control the device in
unforeseen circumstances.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves clear of moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair
can become trapped in moving
parts.
g) If vacuum dust extraction and
collection devices are fitted do
not forget to check that they are
properly connected and correctly
used. The use of these devices
reduces the hazard presented by
dust.
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