Stihl KB-KM Manual De Instrucciones página 9

directs any dust raised by the power tool
away from the operator. Follow the
recommendations of EPA / OSHA /
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
WARNING
Never divert discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care in
directing discharge to avoid damage to
surfaces, automobiles, and the like.
WARNING
Before you start work,
examine the area for
stones, glass, pieces of
metal, rubbish or other
solid objects. Such
objects could be hurled
aside by the sweeping
tool and directly or indi-
rectly strike the operator
or bystanders. Such
objects may also damage
the sweeping tool.
WARNING
Static charges may build up when
cleaning synthetic floors – risk of electric
shock and accidents.
KB-KM, KW-KM
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a
dust explosion, spray
very dusty surfaces with
water before sweeping.
Always operate the
power tool in such a way
that the sweeping attach-
ment cannot become
jammed or blocked.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands
and feet away from the sweeping
attachment.
WARNING
Use the sweeping attachments at
ground level only. The risk of injury is
increased if you use sweeping
attachments above ground level
because they are more exposed and the
power tool is more difficult to control.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch / momentary stop
switch to 0 or STOP.
See also the safety precautions in the
instruction manual of your KombiEngine
on the proper use of the slide control /
stop switch / momentary stop switch.
WARNING
Never touch a rotating sweeping
attachment with your hand or any part of
your body. The sweeping attachment
continues to rotate for a short period
after the throttle trigger is released
(flywheel effect).
If the sweeping attachment or deflector
becomes clogged or stuck, always
switch off the engine and make sure the
sweeping attachment has stopped
before cleaning. Dirt, grass, weeds, etc.
should be cleaned off the sweeping
attachment as necessary.
5m (16ft)
The rotating sweeping attachment may
fling foreign objects directly or by
ricochet a great distance. To reduce the
risk of eye and other injury always wear
proper eye protection (see the chapter
on "Proper Clothing") and ensure that
bystanders are at least 16 feet (5 m)
away. To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from such objects as vehicles or
windows. Any coworkers who must be in
the restricted area should also wear
goggles or protective glasses.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
WARNING
During work, check the tightness and the
condition of the sweeping attachment at
regular intervals with the engine and
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