Operator; Personal Protective Equipment - Stihl RG-KM Instruction Manual

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Never use a power tool that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
6.2

Operator

WARNING
￭ Working with the power tool can be strenuous. The
operator must be in good physical condition and mental
health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue
and loss of control:
– Check with your doctor before using the power tool
if you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the power tool while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance,
dexterity or judgment.
– Be alert. Do not operate the power tool when you are
tired. Take a break if you become tired.
– Do not permit minors to use the power tool.
6.3

Personal Protective Equipment

WARNING
￭ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving blades
or otherwise become entangled in the components of the
power tool. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury:
– 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.
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– 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 "+".
￭ Prolonged exposure to power tool noise may result in
permanent hearing damage. To reduce the risk of hearing
damage:
– Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear
muffs).
– Regular operators should have their
hearing checked periodically.
– Be particularly alert and cautious when
using hearing protection. Your ability to
hear shouts, alarms or other audible
warnings is restricted.
￭ 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. Wear
steel-toed safety boots.
￭ 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 blades.
￭ Requirements for personal protective equipment depend
on the specific KombiEngine/KombiMotor 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
KombiEngine/KombiMotor before starting work.
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