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4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL SPA 65 harvester is designed to har‐
vest olives, nuts and other fruit.
The harvester may be used in the rain.
This harvester is powered by a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery.
The battery with in combination with the
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
Bluetooth
®
technology.
WARNING
■ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the har‐
vester may cause fires or explosions. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured, and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► Use the harvester with a STIHL AP battery
or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the harvester or the battery for purposes
for which they were not intended may result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Use the harvester as described in this User
Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the special harvester and battery. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the special harvester or battery
on to another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
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The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the special harvester and bat‐
tery. 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 per‐
son.
–
The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
special harvester and battery.
–
The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
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The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the spe‐
cial harvester for the first time.
–
The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4
Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the special har‐
vester during operation. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear a long-sleeved, close fitting top.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If objects are likely to fall while work‐
ing: wear a hard hat.
■ 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.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the special harvester. 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.
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