Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl RG-KM Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is whipped up and forms a cloud: Wear a dust
respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
KombiTool. Not wearing personal protective equipment
may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the blades during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear steel-toed safety boots.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the blades during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of the dangers of the KombiTool or flying debris.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
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► Do not allow bystanders, children
5 m (17 ft)
or animals within 5 meters of the
work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 3 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the KombiTool unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the KombiTool.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 KombiTool
The KombiTool is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The KombiTool is not damaged.
– The KombiTool is clean.
– The KombiTool is correctly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories for this KombiTool model
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged KombiTool.
► If the KombiTool is dirty: Clean the KombiTool.
► Do not modify the KombiTool.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
KombiTool model.
► Install the blades as described in the instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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