Stihl HSA 25 Notice D'emploi page 11

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.3 Operator
WARNING
￭ Working with the garden shears can be strenuous. The
operator must be in good physical condition and mental
health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue
and loss of control:
– Check with your doctor before using the garden
shears if you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the garden shears while under the
influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or
medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance,
dexterity or judgment.
– Be alert. Do not operate the garden shears when you
are tired. Take a break if you become tired.
– Do not permit minors to use the garden shears.
￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric
motor of these garden shears should not interfere with a
pacemaker.
– However, persons with a pacemaker or other
implanted medical device should consult their
physician and device manufacturer before operating
these garden shears.
6.4 Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection.
￭ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving cutting
blades or otherwise become entangled in the components
of the garden shears. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury:
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￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
￭ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
￭ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
6.5
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
cutting attachment.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate side
protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with CSA Z94.
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
– Wear substantial footwear with non-slip
soles. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops,
open-toed or similar footwear.
– Always wear heavy-duty non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
garden shears or the cutting blades.
Garden Shears
WARNING
– Do not expose the garden shears to rain,
water or excessive moisture.
– Store the garden shears indoors.
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