Stihl ASA 85, Instruction Manual

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0458-285-9721-C
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English 4 Safety Precautions
mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the pruning shears and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the pruning shears for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair can become entangled in the pruning shears
during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be
entangled in the pruning shears.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance with EN
166 or national standards are available from retailers.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment and
long trousers.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
pruning shears. Not wearing personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting blade
during cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the pruning shears or thrown objects.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the pruning shears unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the pruning
shears.
￭ Electrical components of the pruning shears can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.