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4 Safety Precautions
only work with the equipment under the supervision of
or after receiving instruction from a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the KombiEngine and batteries.
– The user is an adult, or is being trained in an
occupation under supervision according to national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
dealer or other experienced user before working with
the KombiEngine for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be pulled into the KombiMotor during
operation. This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder level.
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during operation:
Wear a safety hard hat.
■ 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 can snag on wood, brush or the
KombiMotor. Not wearing suitable clothing may result in
serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 KombiEngine
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the KombiEngine. Bystanders,
children and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
working area.
► Do not leave the KombiEngine unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the
KombiEngine.
■ Electrical components of the KombiEngine can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanding people, children and animals cannot
recognise or evaluate the dangers posed by the battery.
This may result in serious injury to bystanding people,
children and animals.
► Keep bystanding people, children and animals out of the
way.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If exposed to certain ambient conditions, the
battery may catch fire or explode. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Protect the battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.