Stihl HTE 60 Instruction Manual page 30

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Always unwind the extension cord completely
from the cable drum to reduce the risk of fire
from overheating.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground!
Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps, roots – risk
of tripping or stumbling!
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
2.5.2 When working at heights:
– Always use a lift bucket
– Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
– Never work on an insecure support
– Never use the machine with just one hand
Greater care and attention than usual are
required when wearing ear protection, as sounds
(shouts, beeps, etc.), warning you of impending
danger, cannot be heard properly.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
The dusts (e.g. sawdust) produced during opera‐
tion may be dangerous to health. Wear a respira‐
tor in very dusty conditions.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting".
Make sure the safety devices are working prop‐
erly. Never use a power tool that is no longer
safe to operate. In case of doubt, contact a
dealer.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
2.5.3 Limbing
Hold the power tool at an angle. Do not stand
directly underneath the limb being cut. Do not
exceed an angle of 60° from the horizontal.
Watch for falling wood.
Keep the work area clear – remove interfering
limbs and brush.
Before sawing branches, establish an escape
route and remove all obstacles.
Position the housing against the branch and then
perform the cross-cut. This will prevent the
power tool from making jolting movements when
you start the separating cut.
Start the cut with the chain running at full speed.
Always cut with a correctly sharpened, properly
tensioned saw chain – the depth gauge setting
must not be too large.
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