Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl KB Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a power tool
power head and shaft
equipped with a Bristle
Brush or PowerSweep
attachment is a powerful
tool, special safety pre-
cautions 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 basic power tool and
your Bristle Brush or
PowerSweep 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
As more fully explained later in these
Safety Precautions, to reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure your unit is
equipped with the proper handle,
harness (if applicable) and deflector for
the type of working tool you are using.
Use only attachments that are
specifically authorized by STIHL for use
on your basic power tool model.
KB, KW
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manuals of your
basic power tool and your Bristle Brush
or PowerSweep attachment. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in these manuals.
WARNING
The use of this machine 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. Striking such
objects could damage the sweeping
attachment. Thrown objects may result
in serious or fatal injury to the operator
or bystanders.
Use your power tool power head and
shaft equipped with the KW
PowerSweep attachment only for
moving wet materials, such as leaves or
dirt, clearing snow and removing
standing water from solid surfaces.
Use your power tool power head and
shaft equipped with the KB Bristle Brush
attachment only for sweeping areas and
paths, including uneven and jointed
surfaces, and natural stone paving.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the machine.
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
power tool run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
power tools. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your basic power
tool and your Bristle Brush or
PowerSweep attachment instruction
manuals for a description of the controls
and the function of the parts of your
model.
Safe use of a power tool involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
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