Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl KMA 130 R Mode D'emploi

4 Safety Precautions
► Use the battery as described in the instruc‐
tion manual for the "AP belt bag with con‐
necting cable" or the STIHL AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the KombiMotor. The user or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the KombiMotor is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the KombiMotor. If the user's
physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
KombiMotor.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
KombiMotor for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the KombiMotor
during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder
level.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during
operation: Wear a safety hard hat.
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■ 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.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the KombiMotor. Not wearing suitable cloth‐
ing may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. This can result in personal
injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the KombiMo‐
tor. Innocent bystanders, children and animals
may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the KombiMotor unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the KombiMotor.
■ Electrical components of the KombiMotor can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
4.6

Safe condition

The KombiEngine is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The KombiEngine is not damaged.
– The KombiEngine is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– An approved KombiTool listed in this User
Manual is mounted.
– The KombiTool is correctly mounted.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this
KombiEngine model are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
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