Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl SE 62 Instruction Manual

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
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.
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 manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions are necessary when
using this machine. The
power connection is a
particular source of
danger.
It is important you read
and understand the
instruction manual before
first use and keep the
manual in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.
Observe the national safety regulations
issued, e. g. by the employers' liability
insurance association, social security
institutions, occupational safety and
health authorities or other organizations.
The machine may only be used by duly
trained and authorized operators.
Persons who are unable to operate the
machine safely due to limited physical,
sensory or mental capacity may only use
the machine under the supervision of or
after instruction by a responsible person.
Supervise children to ensure that they
do not play with the machine.
Minors should never be allowed to use
the machine – except for young trainees
over the age of 16 when working under
supervision.
Children, animals and bystanders must
remain at a distance.
When not using the machine, it must be
put down in such a way that it does not
endanger anyone. Ensure that the
machine cannot be used without
authorization; unplug the power cord.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not let the machine run unattended.
The 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.
Connect only electric power tools to the
socket outlet – see "Connecting the
machine to the power supply" and
"Switching on the machine".
Unsuitable extension cords may be
dangerous. When working outdoors,
use only extension cords that are
approved for this use and
correspondingly marked and have a
sufficient cross-section.
Never touch the power plug, power cord
and extension cord and electrical plug
connections with wet hands.
Inspect the power cord regularly for
signs of damage and aging. Never use
the machine if the power cord is
damaged – Danger of electrocution!
The machine may only be used when all
parts are in perfect working order.
SE 62, SE 62 E