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► 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.
► Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
► 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 occu‐
pation under supervision
according to national regu‐
lations.
–
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 rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the hand vac‐
uum. Bystanders, children and animals may
be seriously injured.
►Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
working area.
►Do not leave the hand vac‐
uum unattended.
►Make sure that children can‐
not play with the hand vac‐
uum.
■ The hand vacuum is not waterproof. If you
work in the rain or in a damp environment, an
electric shock may occur. This can result in
injuries to the user and may damage the hand
vacuum.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
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