Clothing And Equipment - Stihl HSA 25 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you lend the shrub shears, battery and charger on to
another person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the shrub shears, battery
and charger. If the user's physical,
sensory 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 shrub shears, battery and
charger.
– 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 shrub shears and using the charger
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.
0458-708-9621-A
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Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the shrub shears during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the shrub shears.
￭ 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 and
long trousers.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
shrub shears. 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 cutting blades
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting 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.
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