Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl HTA 135 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
￭ Noise is generated during operation. Noise can damage
your hearing.
► Wear ear protection.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► wear a hard hat.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the pole
pruner. Not wearing suitable clothing may result in serious
injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ The user may cut himself or herself on wood while
working. The user may come into contact with the saw
chain during cleaning or servicing. This may result in
injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
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► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Pole Pruner
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the pole pruner or flying debris.
This may result in serious injury to bystanders, children
and animals and damage to property.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 15 meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Never leave the pole pruner unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the pole
pruner.
￭ Electrical components of the pole pruner may produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
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