Using The Power Tool - Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7.5

Using the Power Tool

7.5.1 Before Operation
WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the power tool only as described in this
instruction manual and the instruction manual for
your KombiTool.
￭ The KombiTool must be properly installed and tightened
before starting work. Failure to use the proper parts to
mount the KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment
will increase the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders.
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment in the
KombiTool's instruction manual.
￭ Using a power tool that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely
assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk
of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a power tool that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your unit for proper condition and
operation before starting work, particularly the
retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and always spring
back to the stop position when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting/working attachment must engage only
when the KombiMotor is connected to a battery, the
retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch are depressed.
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– If your KombiMotor or any part, including the battery,
is damaged or does not function properly, take it to
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use
the unit until the problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
KombiMotor's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean. If the socket is dirty or
corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer before use.
– Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
power tool, @ 16.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the power tool.
Remove the connecting cord in the event
of a malfunction or emergency and any
time the power tool is not in use.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
– Never store the power tool with the connecting cord
in the KombiMotor's socket.
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