Transporting - Stihl SPA 65 Instruction Manual

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￭ If the moving tines make contact with a hard object they
can be brought to a sudden stop. The reactive forces that
occur can cause the user to lose control of the special
harvester and be seriously injured.
► Hold the special harvester firmly with both hands.
￭ The moving rakes can seriously injure the user.
► Do not touch the moving rakes.
￭ If the behavior of the special harvester changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe
condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
￭ Vibrations may occur while using the special harvester.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ Note that the rakes continue to run for a short period after
you release the trigger. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the rakes come to a complete standstill.
￭ In an emergency, the user may panic and not put the
carrying system down. This can result in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the carrying
system.
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4.8

Transporting

4.8.1 Special Harvester
WARNING
￭ The special harvester may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries and damage
to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the special harvester with lashing straps, belts
or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4 Safety Precautions
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