Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl KG 550 Notice D'emploi

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau-
tions must be observed
when working with this
machine.
It is important that you
carefully read the entire
Instruction Manual before
using the machine for the
first time and keep it in a
safe place for future ref-
erence. Non-compliance
with the Instruction Man-
ual may cause serious or
even fatal injury.
Use
The sweeper is used to remove dirt from
roads, leaves, grass, paper, etc. on level
and hard surfaces.
Do not sweep up toxic substances.
The machine is not suitable for
sweeping up liquids.
Never sweep up explosive dust, liquids,
acids or solvents.
Do not operate the machine in
potentially explosive areas.
Do not use the machine as a transport
medium.
Other uses are not permitted and may
lead to accidents or damage to the
machine. The product must not be
modified in any way - this may also lead
to accidents or damage to the unit.
General
Observe the national safety regulations
issued, e. g., by the employers' liability
insurance association, social security
institutions, occupational safety and
health authorities or other organizations.
Use of machines that emit noise may be
restricted in terms of time by national
and/or on-site, local regulations.
If using the machine for the first time:
Have your STIHL dealer or another
expert show you how to use it safely.
Minors should never be allowed to use
the machine – except for young trainees
over the age of 16 when working under
supervision.
Children, animals and bystanders must
remain at a distance.
The user is responsible for accidents or
risks involving third parties or their
property.
The machine should only be provided or
loaned to people familiar with this model
and its operation. The instruction
manual should always be handed over
with the machine.
The machine may only be operated by
people who are fit, in good physical
health and in good mental condition.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
machine.
KG 550, KG 770