Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FBD-KM Notice D'emploi

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau -
tions must be observed
when working with this
bed redefiner because it
has a sharp cutting blade
that rotates at a very high
speed.
Always read and and
make sure you under -
stand both instruction
manuals (KombiEngine
and KombiTool) before
using your power tool for
the first time and keep
them in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Use of Power Tool
Use your bed redefiner only for renewing
flowerbed edges.
Do not use the bed redefiner on hard
surfaces, e.g. asphalt, concrete, etc., or
in wet ground.
Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents.
General Notes
Observe all application local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
FBD-KM
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
If you have not used this type of power
tool before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your power tool or attend a
special course in its operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use a
power tool.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Lend or rent your power tool only to
persons who are familiar with this model
and its operation – do not lend of rent
your power tool without the
KombiEngine and KombiTool instruction
manuals.
To operate the power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health. If you have any condition
that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before
operating a power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your power tool
produces an electromagnetic field of a
very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers. STIHL
recommends that persons with
pacemakers consult their physician and
the pacemaker manufacturer to reduce
any health risk.
Do not operate the power tool if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
To reduce the risk of accidents or injury,
put off the work in poor weather
conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind).
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free -
dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi -
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear snug-fitting
safety glasses in accord -
ance with European
Standard EN 166. Make
sure the safety glasses
are a good fit.
Wear a face shield and make sure it is a
good fit. A face shield alone does not
provide adequate eye protection.
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
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