Power Tool - Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
cutting/working attachment.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate side
protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with ANSI Z87 "+".
– If there is a risk of facial injury, STIHL recommends
that you also wear a face shield or face screen over
your goggles or protective glasses.
– Wear an approved protective helmet when there is a
risk of head injury.
￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
– Wear substantial footwear with non-slip
soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops,
open-toed or similar footwear.
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
power tool or its cutting/working
attachment.
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￭ Requirements for personal protective equipment depend
on the specific KombiTool you are using.
– For further instructions on proper work clothing and
personal protective equipment, read and follow the
safety precautions in the instruction manual for your
KombiTool before starting work.
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Power Tool

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Do not expose the power tool to water or excessive
moisture.
– Store the power tool indoors.
￭ If the moving KombiTool or its cutting/working attachment
contacts you, it may result in serious laceration injuries.
To reduce the risk of such injuries:
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away
from the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment.
– Never touch the moving KombiTool or its
cutting/working attachment with your hand or any
other part of your body.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always remove the connecting cord
before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the
power tool. Remove the connecting cord
in the event of a malfunction or
emergency and any time the power tool
is not in use.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
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