Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual page 5

4 Safety Precautions
– The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the garden
pruner, battery and
charger. If the user's phys‐
ical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or
she may work only under
the supervision of or as
instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
garden pruner, battery and charger.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the gar‐
den pruner for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the garden pruner
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear long trousers.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If objects are likely to fall while working:
wear a hard hat.
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■ 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.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the garden pruner. Not wearing suita‐
ble 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 con‐
tact 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.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Garden pruner
WARNING
■ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are
not aware of the dangers of the garden pruner
or flying debris. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and damage to
property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the garden pruner unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the garden pruner.
■ The garden pruner is not waterproof. Working
in the rain or a damp location may result in an
electric shock. This can result in injuries to the
user and may damage the garden pruner.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the garden pruner
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire
or an explosion in an easily combustible or
explosive environment. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
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