Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual

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￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the pole
pruner. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The
user can come into contact with the saw chain during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Pole Pruner
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the pole pruner or flying debris.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
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► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 15 meters of the work area.
15m (50ft)
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Never leave the pole pruner unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the pole
pruner.
￭ Electrical components of the pole pruner can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
4 Safety Precautions
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