Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions - Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual

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25 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 59
26 General Power Tool Safety Warnings.......60
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni‐
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis‐
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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Guide to Using this Manual

This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL cord‐
less cut-off machine, also called power tool or
machine in this Instruction Manual.
1.1 Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are
shown and explained in this manual.
1.2 Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3 Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
the design, engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man‐
ual.
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Safety Precautions

Special safety precautions must be
taken when working with the cut-off
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1 Guide to Using this Manual
machine, due to the very high rota‐
tional speed of the abrasive wheel.
It is important you read and under‐
stand the Instruction Manual before
first use and keep the manual in a
safe place for future reference. Non-
observance of the safety instructions
may result in serious or even fatal
injury.
2.1 General compliance
Comply with national safety regulations issued,
e.g. by employers' liability insurance associa‐
tions, social security institutions, occupational
safety and health authorities or other organiza‐
tions.
As for employers within the European Commun‐
ity, the provision 2009/104/EC is binding – Safety
and health protection with the use of machines
and devices by employees at work
The use of noise emitting power tools may be
restricted to certain times by national or local
regulations.
If you have not used this cut-off machine model
before: Have your dealer or other experienced
user show you how to operate your machine – or
attend a special course in its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use the cut-off
machine – except for young trainees over the
age of 16 when working under supervision.
Children, animals and bystanders must remain at
a distance.
The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third
parties or damage to their property.
The cut-off machine should only be provided or
loaned to people familiar with this model and its
operation. The instruction manual should always
be handed over with the machine.
Anyone operating the cut-off machine must be
well rested, in good health and in good physical
shape. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a cut-off machine.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol, medicines
affecting their ability to react or drugs must not
operate the cut-off machine.
Postpone the work if the weather is bad (rain,
snow, ice, wind) – higher risk of accidents!
Remove the battery from the cut-off
machine before:
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