7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
– Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts.
– 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/working attachment.
– Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
■ To reduce the risk of eye injury:
– Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate side
protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with ANSI Z87 "+".
– If there is a risk of facial injury, STIHL recommends
that you also wear a face shield or face screen over
your goggles or protective glasses.
– Wear an approved protective helmet when there is a
risk of head injury.
■ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
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.
■ To improve your grip and help protect your hands:
– Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip work
gloves made of leather or another wear-
resistant material when handling the
power tool or its cutting/working
attachment.
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■ Requirements for personal protective equipment depend
on the specific KombiTool you are using.
– For further instructions on proper work clothing and
personal protective equipment, read and follow the
safety precautions in the instruction manual for your
KombiTool before starting work.
7.4
Power Tool
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Do not expose the power tool to water or excessive
moisture.
– Store the power tool indoors.
■ If the moving KombiTool or its cutting/working attachment
contacts you, it may result in serious laceration injuries.
To reduce the risk of such injuries:
– Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body away
from the KombiTool and its cutting/working
attachment.
– Never touch the moving KombiTool or its
cutting/working attachment with your hand or any
other part of your body.
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders:
– Always remove the connecting cord
before assembling, transporting,
adjusting, inspecting, cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or storing the
power tool. Remove the connecting cord
in the event of a malfunction or
emergency and any time the power tool
is not in use.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
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