Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BF Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with the
cultivator because its
pointed and sharp-edged
rotor blades rotate at high
speed.
Always read and and
make sure you under-
stand both instruction
manuals (basic power
tool and attachment)
before using your power
tool for the first time and
keep them in a safe place
for future reference. Non-
observance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Lend or rent your power tool only to
persons who are familiar with this model
and its operation – and only with the
instruction manuals of the basic power
tool and attachment.
Use the cultivator tool only for tilling
previously cultivated, packed or loose
soil, furrowing and working in mulches.
Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents.
Only mount rotor blades and
accessories that are explicitly approved
for this power tool by STIHL or are
technically identical. If you have any
questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
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Use only high quality tools and
accessories in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL replacement parts, rotor blades
and accessories. They are specifically
designed to match the product and meet
your performance requirements.
The deflector on this power tool cannot
protect the operator from all objects
thrown by the blade (stones, glass, wire,
etc.). Such objects may ricochet and
then hit the operator.
Never attempt to modify your machine in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
your power tool. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the power tool.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi-
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a comforta-
ble and snug fit.
Wear a face shield and make sure it is a
good fit. A face shield alone does not
provide adequate eye protection.
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty work
gloves made of durable
material (e.g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting the Power Tool
Always shut off the engine.
Carry the power tool hanging from the
shoulder strap or properly balanced by
the drive tube.
Do not touch hot parts of the machine
since burn injury will result.
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