The Operator; Clothing And Equipment - Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not explicitly approved for the pole pruner by
STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the pole pruner with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL
AR battery.
￭ Using the pole pruner or the battery for purposes for which
they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the pole pruner as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in this instruction manual
or the instruction manual for the STIHL AR battery.
4.3

The Operator

WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the pole
pruner and battery. The user or other persons may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the pole pruner or battery on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the pole
pruner and battery. If the user's physical, sensory or
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mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user must be legally recognized as an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the pole pruner for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be pulled into the pole pruner during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the pole pruner.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► Wear a safety hard hat.
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