General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Introduction; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

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24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

24.1 Introduction

This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, general safety
precautions specified in the IEC 62841 standard for hand-
held motor-operated electric tools.
STIHL is obliged to publish these texts.
The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric
shock given under "Electrical Safety" do not apply to STIHL
cordless products.
WARNING
Read all the safety precautions, instructions, illustrations
and specifications accompanying this electric power tool.
Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all
safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "electric power tool" in the safety warnings refers
to mains-operated (corded) power tools or battery-operated
(cordless) power tools.

24.2 Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
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24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

24.3 Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
hanging up, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord extension
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.

24.4 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off position before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the power tool.
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