Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual page 21

4 Safety Precautions
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the KombiMotor. 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
KombiMotor.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
KombiMotor for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence 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 KombiMotor
during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder
level.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the KombiMotor. Not wearing suitable cloth‐
ing 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
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the KombiMo‐
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tor. Innocent bystanders, children and animals
may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the KombiMotor unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the KombiMotor.
■ Electrical components of the KombiMotor can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.6 Safe condition
The KombiEngine is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The KombiEngine is not damaged.
– The KombiEngine is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– An approved KombiTool listed in this User
Manual is mounted.
– The KombiTool is correctly mounted.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this
KombiEngine model are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged KombiEn‐
gine.
► If the KombiEngine is dirty: Clean the Kom‐
biEngine.
► Do not modify the KombiEngine. Exception:
Mounting an approved KombiTool listed in
this User Manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the KombiEngine.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this KombiEngine model.
► Mount the KombiTool as described in the
User Manual supplied with the KombiTool.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the
KombiEngine.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
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