Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl SPA 65 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
or mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the special harvester and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the special harvester for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be pulled into the special harvester during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the special harvester.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
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￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
special harvester. Not wearing suitable clothing may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ 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

4.5.1 Special Harvester
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the special harvester or flying
debris. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured and damage to property may occur.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
within 5 meters of the work area.
5m (17 ft)
► Do not leave the special harvester unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the special
harvester.
￭ Electrical components of the special harvester can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion
in an easily combustible or explosive environment. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to
property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
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