Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual page 6

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It the saw chain continues moving, have the
machine repaired by your specialist dealer.
Check and correct the idle speed setting at regu‐
lar intervals.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground!
Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps, roots – risk
of tripping or stumbling!
2.7.1 When Working at Height:
– Always use a lift bucket
– Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
– never work on an unstable surface
– Never use the machine with just one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
ear protection because your ability to hear warn‐
ings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is impaired.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
As soon as the engine starts running,
the power tool generates toxic
exhaust gas. These gases may be
odorless and invisible and may con‐
tain unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never run the engine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation
when working in trenches, hollows or other con‐
fined locations.
Stop work immediately if you start suffering from
nausea, headaches, impaired vision (e.g. your
field of vision gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration – these
symptoms may possibly be the result of too-high
exhaust gas concentration – risk of accidents!
Operate your power tool in such a way that it
produces a minimum of noise and emissions –
do not run the engine unnecessarily, accelerate
the engine only when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool. Com‐
bustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel sys‐
tem.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Dust (e.g. sawdust), fumes and smoke, gener‐
ated while using the machine, may be hazardous
to health. Wear a dust mask in case of dust pro‐
duction.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Check in particular that the fuel
system has no leaks and the safety equipment is
fully operative. Never use a power tool that is no
longer safe to operate. In case of doubt, contact
a dealer.
If you use a harness, ensure that the exhaust
gas flow is diverted away from your body – Risk
of fire!
2.7.2 Delimbing
Hold the power tool at an angle. Do not stand
directly underneath the limb being cut. Do not
exceed an angle of 60° from the horizontal.
Watch for falling wood.
Keep the work area clear – remove interfering
limbs and brush.
Before sawing branches, establish an escape
route and remove all obstacles.
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