Stihl RG-KM Instruction Manual page 11

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ If the moving blades strike a rock or other hard object,
sparks may be created, which can ignite flammable
materials under certain circumstances. Flammable
materials can include dry vegetation and brush,
particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry.
– When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use the
KombiTool around flammable materials or around
dry vegetation or brush.
– Contact your local fire authorities or the U.S. Forest
Service if you have any question about whether
vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for
the use of a metal blade.
– STIHL does not recommend the use of the
KombiTool when cutting in rocky areas or in areas
with debris or other objects that could create sparks.
￭ Use of this power tool can generate dust and other
substances containing chemicals known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as EPA,
OSHA, CARB and NIOSH and other authoritative
sources on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar
with the risks associated with the particular
substances you are cutting or with which you are
working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
– Control dust at the source where possible.
– To the extent possible, operate the power tool so
that the wind or operating process directs any dust,
mist or other particulate matter raised by the power
tool away from the operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by NIOSH and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
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recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
OSHA/NIOSH) and occupational and trade
associations.
￭ If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is
coated with a chemical substance, such as a pesticide or
herbicide:
– Read and follow the instructions and warnings that
accompanied the substance coating the vegetation
or surrounding ground.
6.5.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency, shut off the KombiEngine or
switch off the KombiMotor and remove the connecting
cord immediately.
￭ The blades will continue to move for a short period after
the power tool is switched off. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury from contact with the blades:
– Wait for the blades to stop before walking with the
unit or putting it down.
￭ The moving blades may fling foreign objects directly or by
ricochet. Thrown objects, including broken blades, may
cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders.
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury:
– Inspect the work area. Remove stones, glass, rocks,
pieces of metal or other objects that could be thrown
by the blades, damage the blades or cause personal
injury or damage to property (e.g., parked vehicles,
windows).
– Always wear proper eye protection and
5 m (17 ft)
keep bystanders at least 17 ft. (5 m)
away from the work area. Any persons
who must enter the restricted area must
also wear proper eye protection.
– To reduce the risk of damage to property, also
maintain a distance of 10 ft. (3 m) from objects such
as vehicles and windows.
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