Stihl SEA 20.0 Instruction Manual page 22

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► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► If the hand vacuum is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the hand
vacuum.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
hand vacuum.
– The user is an adult, or is
being trained in an occu‐
pation under supervision
according to national regu‐
lations.
– The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
using the hand vacuum for
the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the hand vacuum
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ 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.
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■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on the hand
vacuum. Users not wearing suitable clothing
are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the hand vac‐
uum. Bystanders, children and animals may
be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
working area.
► Do not leave the hand vac‐
uum unattended.
► Make sure that children can‐
not play with the hand vac‐
uum.
■ The hand vacuum is not waterproof. If you
work in the rain or in a damp environment, an
electric shock may occur. This can result in
injuries to the user and may damage the hand
vacuum.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the hand vacuum
can produce sparks. Sparks may cause fires
and explosions in highly flammable or explo‐
sive environments. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
■ Inhaling discharged air can be harmful to
health and trigger allergic reactions.
► Provide adequate ventilation.
► Observe the regulations applicable in the
country concerning the ventilation of rooms
and the air exchange rate.
4 Safety Precautions
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