Stihl MH 710 Notice D'emploi page 5

4 Safety Precautions
Wear hearing protection.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL MH 710 tiller is used to loosen and till
soil, work in soil additives and make furrows.
The working width formed by the hoes must not
exceed 98 cm.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the tiller as intended may result
in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
► Use the tiller as described in this instruction
manual and in the engine instruction man‐
ual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
■ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the tiller. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or
other people.
► Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
► If passing on the tiller to another person:
provide them with the tiller and engine
instruction manuals also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and
mentally capable of operating the tiller
and working with it. If the user is physi‐
cally, sensorily or mentally impaired, the
machine must only be used under
supervision or following instruction by a
responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate
the dangers posed by the tiller.
– The user is aware that they are respon‐
sible for accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is
being trained under supervision in a
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profession in accordance with national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL specialist dealer or a competent
person before using the tiller for the first
time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the tiller when
working. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Tie back long hair to ensure that it cannot
be pulled into the tiller.
■ Objects may be thrown up at high velocity
while working. 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 commercially with the correspond‐
ing marking.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ Noise is produced while working. Noise may
damage the hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
■ Dust may be stirred up while working. Breath‐
ing in dust may be harmful to health and
cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is stirred up: wear a dust mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in wood,
brambles and in the tiller. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
■ The user may come into contact with the hoes
while working. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Wear protective boots with steel caps.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ The user may come into contact with the hoes
during cleaning or maintenance. This may
result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
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