Personal Protective Equipment; Garden Pruner - Stihl GTA 26 Notice D'emploi

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric
motor of this garden pruner should not interfere with a
pacemaker.
– However, persons with a pacemaker or other
implanted medical device should consult their
physician and device manufacturer before operating
this garden pruner.
6.3

Personal Protective Equipment

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection.
￭ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving saw
chain or otherwise become entangled in the components
of the garden pruner. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury:
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
chain.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate top and
side protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with CSA Z94.
– Wear an approved protective helmet when there is a
risk of head injury.
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￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
– Wear substantial footwear with non-slip
soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops,
open-toed or similar footwear.
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
garden pruner or its chain.
6.4

Garden Pruner

WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Do not expose the garden pruner to rain,
water or excessive moisture.
– Never immerse the garden pruner in
water or other liquids.
– Store the garden pruner indoors.
￭ The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Contacting the
cutters may result in serious laceration injuries, even if the
chain is not moving. To reduce the risk of such injuries:
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away
from the chain.
– Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the
garden pruner or its chain.
– Never touch a moving chain with your hand or any
other part of your body.
– Do not use the garden pruner with a damaged or
missing guard.
– Cover the guide bar with a chain scabbard before
transporting or storing the garden pruner to reduce
the risk of injury from inadvertent contact.
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