Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl HSA 56 Notice D'emploi

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4.4

Clothing and Equipment

Long hair can be sucked into the hedge trimmer during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the hedge trimmer.
Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation. This can
result in personal injury.
► Wear safety glasses. Suitable glasses that
have been tested and labeled in accordance
with EN 166 or national standards are
available from retailers.
► Wear a long-sleeved upper garment and long trousers.
Dust can be whipped up when working in a dusty work area.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and
cause allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the hedge
trimmer. Not wearing personal protective equipment may result
in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry.
The user can come into contact with the cutting blades during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wear sturdy footwear.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
The user can come into contact with the cutting blades during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in personal
injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
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Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or stumble.
This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Hedge Trimmer
Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers
of the hedge trimmer or flying debris. Innocent bystanders ,
children and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep other persons, children and animals away from the
work area.
The hedge trimmer is not waterproof. The hedge trimmer may
be damaged if it is used in the rain or a damp location.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
The hedge trimmer's electric motor may produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of
batteries and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If
the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may
catch fire or explode. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
4 Safety Precautions
HSA 56