Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl BF Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a power tool
power head and shaft
equipped with a soil culti-
vating attachment 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 for
your basic power tool and
your soil cultivating
attachment 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
As more fully explained later in these
Safety Precautions, to reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure your unit is
equipped with the proper handle and
harness for the type of working tool you
are using. Use only working tools that
are specifically authorized by STIHL for
use on your power tool power head and
shaft with soil cultivating attachment.
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WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manuals for your
basic power tool and your soil cultivating
attachment. Be sure that anyone using it
understands the information contained
in these manuals.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be
hazardous. If the 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
ricochet in the direction of bystanders or
the operator. Striking such objects could
damage the soil cultivating attachment
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 when working in
stony areas.
Use your power tool power head and
shaft equipped with the soil cultivating
attachment 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
soil cultivators. Different models may
have different parts and controls. See
the appropriate section of your basic
power tool and your soil cultivating
attachment 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.
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