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4 Safety Precautions
■ Using the hand vacuum, battery or the charger for
purposes for which they were not designed may result in
serious or fatal injuries, and damage to property may
occur.
► Use hand vacuum, charger and battery as specified in
this user manual.
4.3 Requirements concerning the user
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hand
vacuum. The user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► If the hand vacuum is passed on to another person:
Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the hand vacuum.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hand vacuum.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained
in an occupation under supervision
according to national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other
experienced user before using the hand
vacuum for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the hand vacuum during
operation. This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on the hand vacuum.
Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk of serious
injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the hand vacuum. Bystanders,
children and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the working area.
► Do not leave the hand vacuum
unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the hand vacuum.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.