Stihl MH 700 Manual De Instrucciones página 34

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► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
■ Overflowed petrol may ignite. This may result
in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
► Clean any surfaces contaminated with pet‐
rol.
► Avoid attempts at starting until the petrol
fumes have dispersed.
■ The tiller's ignition system generates sparks.
Sparks may escape and cause fires and
explosions in highly inflammable or explosive
environments. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the spark plugs described in the engine
instruction manual.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten firmly.
► Press on the spark plug socket firmly.
■ The tiller may be damaged if it is refuelled with
petrol that is not suitable for the engine.
► Use fresh, good quality unleaded petrol.
► Observe the specifications in the engine
instruction manual.
4.8 Working
WARNING
■ The user may lose control of the tiller if they
do not start the engine correctly. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
may lose control of the tiller, trip, fall and be
seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor:
do not use the tiller.
► Operate the tiller alone.
► Guide the hoes close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the tiller.
► If working on stony or hard ground: do not
work at full throttle.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain
balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If working on a slope: work across the
slope.
► Do not work on slopes with an inclination
greater than 15° (26.8%).
■ Exhaust fumes are produced when the engine
is running. Breathing in exhaust fumes may
result in poisoning.
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► Do not breathe in exhaust fumes.
► Use the tiller in a well ventilated place.
► If nausea, headaches, vision problems,
hearing problems or dizziness occur: stop
working and consult a doctor.
■ If the user is wearing hearing protection and
the engine is running, their perception and
assessment of noise may be limited.
► Work calmly and carefully.
■ The turning hoes may cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch turning hoes.
■ The tiller may be damaged if the hoes are
blocked by an object and throttle is applied.
► Stop the engine. Only then remove the
object.
■ If the tiller is tilted forwards, oil can run out of
the engine and pose a risk to the environment.
► Do not tilt the tiller forwards.
■ Coming into contact with the rotating PTO may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Stop the engine before removing or
attaching the cover.
► Do not touch a rotating PTO.
■ If the tiller changes or starts to behave differ‐
ently when working, it may not be in safe con‐
dition. This may result in serious injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
► Stop working and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
■ The tiller may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
consult a doctor.
■ The hoes continue to turn for a short time
when the clutch lever is released. This may
result in serious injury to people.
► Wait until the hoes are no longer turning.
DANGER
■ If working near live wires, the hoes may come
into contact with the live wires and damage
them. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
4 Safety Precautions
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