Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl KB Instruction Manual

Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*). Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a power tool
power head and shaft
equipped with a Bristle
Brush or STIHL
PowerSweep™
attachment is a powerful
tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manuals and
the safety precautions of your power tool
and attachment periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or fatal
injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
!
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manuals. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in these manuals.
English / USA
!
Warning!
The use of this power tool may be
hazardous. When it comes in contact
with solid foreign objects such as rocks
or bits of metal, it may fling them directly
or by ricochet in the direction of
bystanders or the operator.
Use the Bristle Brush only for sweeping
areas and paths, including uneven,
jointed and natural stone surfaces.
Use the PowerSweep only for sweeping
areas and paths, move wet materials
such as leaves or dirt to a central point,
clear snow and remove standing water
from solid surfaces.
!
Warning
Use of a sweeping attachment on dry
surfaces or synthetic material may have
an electrostatic effect and result in
shock. To reduce the risk of shock, spray
dry surfaces with water before
sweeping.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
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