Stihl HLA 86 - The Operator; Clothing and Equipment

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
￭ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the hedge
trimmer and battery. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery is passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the hedge
trimmer and battery. If the user’s physical, sensory or
mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed by a
responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the hedge trimmer and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the hedge trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the long-reach hedge
trimmer during operation. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This may result in injury to the user.
￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing may snag on wood, thickets or the
long-reach hedge trimmer. Users not wearing suitable
clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ The user may come into contact with the cutting blades
during cleaning or servicing. This may result in injury to
the user.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► wear a hard hat.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.