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5 Safety Precautions
5.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot recognize or
assess the risks involved in using the trimmer. The user or
other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If you pass the trimmer is on to another user: Always
give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the trimmer. If
the user’s physical, sensory or 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 trimmer.
– 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 trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
■ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere with some
pacemakers. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the pacemaker
is not affected.
5.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be sucked into the trimmer during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the trimmer.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear a face shield.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
■ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can harm your
hearing.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
trimmer. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► Wear hearing protection.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
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