General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Stihl HLE 71 Instruction Manual

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Done at Waiblingen, 01.03.2017
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Thomas Elsner
Director Product Management and
Services
HLE 71, HLE 71K
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
This chapter reproduces the pre-
formulated, general safety precautions
specified in the EN 60745 European
standard for hand-held motor-operated
electric tools. STIHL is required by law to
print these standardized texts verbatim.
The safety precautions and warnings on
avoiding an electric shock given under
"2) Electric Precautions" do not apply to
STIHL cordless electric power tools
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) 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.
2) 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.
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