Battery; General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Introduction - Stihl HTA 50.0 Instruction Manual

5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

To reduce the risk of eye and head injury, always
wear proper eye protection and an approved
protective helmet, @ 6.3.
Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles. Steel-
toed safety boots are recommended, @ 6.3.
Always wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves
(e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) when handling the machine or saw
chain, @ 6.3.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep
bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away and
maintain a clearance of at least 50 ft. (15 m)
between the pole pruner (including any
branches it is contacting) and any electrical line
carrying live current, @ 6.5.4.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose the pole pruner to rain, water or
excessive moisture. Store it indoors. If it is
exposed to rain or very damp conditions, take it
to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before
further operation, @ 6.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage
from unintended activation, remove the battery
any time the pole pruner is not in use, @ 6.4.
4.2

Battery

The following safety symbols are found on the AK series
battery:
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified
safety precautions.
0458-813-8221-A
Read and follow all safety precautions in the
battery's instruction manual and the manual for
the STIHL tool powered by this battery. Improper
use can lead to serious or fatal personal injury or
property damage.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, explosion or burns, including
chemical burns, do not disassemble, crush,
drop, damage or heat above 212 °F (100 °C).
Never expose to fire or incinerate, @ 8.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from fire, use and store only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to
122 °F (- 10 °C to 50 °C), @ 8.1.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property
damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion,
keep dry. Protect from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse in water or
other liquids, @ 8.1.
Batteries sold separately.
5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
5.1

Introduction

This chapter contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated
electric power tools. Additional important warnings and
instructions are provided in subsequent chapters of this
manual.
WARNING
￭ Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
￭ Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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