Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BF-MM Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a MultiEngine
equipped with a soil
cultivator MultiTool is a
high-speed power tool,
special safety precau-
tions must be observed to
reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manuals and
the safety precautions of
your MultiEngine and
MultiTool periodically.
Careless or improper use
may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be
hazardous. If a rotating blade comes in
contact with your body, it will injure you.
When it comes in contact with solid
foreign objects such as rocks or bits of
metal, it may fling them directly or by
BF-MM, BK-MM
ricochet in the direction of bystanders or
the operator. Striking such objects could
damage the MultiTool and may cause
blades to crack, chip or break. Thrown
objects, including broken blades, may
result in serious or fatal injury to the
operator or bystanders.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
non-elastic blades in stony areas.
Use your MultiEngine equipped with the
soil cultivator MultiTool only for
rejuvenation of flower beds and
plantings, and for mixing soil-improving
additives into the soil.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the machine.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
power tool run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
power tools. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your MultiEngine
and MultiTool instruction manuals for a
description of the controls and the
function of the parts of your model.
Safe use of a power tool involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
WARNING
Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any power tool can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
this machine.
Proper Clothing
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the operator
should wear proper protective apparel.
The suitable deflector for your power
tool will not protect the operator from all
foreign objects (stones, glass, wire, etc.)
thrown back by the rotating attachment.
Thrown objects may also ricochet and
strike the operator.
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