Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual page 18

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￭ Before switching on your power tool, take the following
steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from thrown
objects, loss of control or inadvertent contact with the
cutting/working attachment:
– Be sure that the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment are clear of you and all other
obstructions and objects, including the ground.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
power tool, @ 16.1.
7.5.2 Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your power
tool:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ Operating the power tool with one hand may lead to loss
of control and is extremely dangerous. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the power tool
with one hand.
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7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands
when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between your thumb
and forefinger (see illustration above).
– During operation, the operator's right hand must grip
the rear handle and the operator's left hand must
hold the front handle (see illustration above). This
applies to all operators, even those who are left-
handed.
– Position the power tool so that all parts of your body
are clear of the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment whenever the connecting cord is
inserted.
– The operator must mount the loop handle and barrier
bar as instructed in this manual, @ 13.1.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from contact with the KombiTool or
its cutting/working attachment:
– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the KombiTool and its
cutting/working attachment.
– Never touch a moving KombiTool or its
cutting/working attachment with your
hand or any other part of your body.
– Do not touch the KombiTool or its cutting/working
attachment while the connecting cord is inserted in
the power tool.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Make sure you have good balance and a secure
footing at all times.
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
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