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26 General and Product-Spe‐
cific Safety Instructions
26.1 Introduction
This section reproduces the general and product-
specific safety instructions prescribed and pre-
formulated in the product standard.
The safety information for avoiding electric shock
given under "Electrical Safety" is not applicable
to STIHL battery products, with the exception of
point c).
WARNING
■ Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra‐
tions and specifications provided with this lawn
scarifier. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. Save all warnings and instruc‐
tions for future reference.
26.2 Work Area Safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate lawn scarifiers in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Lawn scari‐
fiers create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a lawn scarifier. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
26.3 Electrical Safety
a) Lawn scarifier plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐
ded) lawn scarifiers. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose lawn scarifiers to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a lawn scarifier
will increase the risk of electric shock.
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d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the lawn
scarifier. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e) When operating a lawn scarifier outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a lawn scarifier in a damp loca‐
tion is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
26.4 Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a lawn scari‐
fier. Do not use a lawn scarifier while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating lawn scarifiers may result in seri‐
ous personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the lawn scarifier. Carrying
lawn scarifiers with your finger on the switch
or energising lawn scarifiers that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the lawn scarifier on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the lawn
scarifier may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better con‐
trol of the lawn scarifier in unexpected situa‐
tions.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
f)
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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