General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Introduction; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual

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25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

25.1 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.

25.2 Work area safety

a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not work with the electric power tool in potentially
explosive environments in which there are inflammable
liquids, gases or dusts. Electric power tools create sparks,
which can ignite dusts or fumes.
c) Keep children and other people away while you are
operating the electric power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control of the electric power tool.
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25.3 Electrical safety

a) Electric power tool plugs must match the outlet. The plug
must not be modified in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) electric power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ovens and refrigerators with any part of your body. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Keep electric power tools away from rain or moisture.
Water entering an electric power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
d) Do not use the connecting cable for any other purpose.
Never carry or pull the electric power tool by the
connecting cable or remove the plug by pulling on the
cable. Keep the connecting cable away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
connecting cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating an electric 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 an electric power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.

25.4 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating an electric power tool. Do not use
the electric power tool if you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the electric power tool 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 fit for the
respective type of electric power tool and the respective
job will reduce personal injuries.
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