Stihl RG - Operation and Transporting; Safe Operation; Transporting Safety

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.7 Operation
WARNING
￭ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work with the
attachment.
► Operate the attachment alone.
► Keep the attachment close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
￭ The moving blades can cut the user. This can result in
serious injuries.
￭ If the behavior of the attachment changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe
condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage
to property.
► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
￭ Attachment vibrations may occur during operation.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ Sparks may occur if the rotating blades make contact with
a hard object. Sparks may cause a fire in an easily
combustible location. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible location.
￭ There is an increased risk of objects being thrown if
cutting performance deteriorates or cuttings frequently
become jammed. This can result in personal injury.
► Sharpen the blades as described in the instruction
manual.
￭ Note that the blades continue to move for a few seconds
after you let go of the throttle on the powerhead. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the blades come to a complete standstill.
DANGER
￭ Working near live electric cables can result in accidental
contact with the blades and damage the cables. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not work near live electric cables.
► Also watch out for buried cables.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
￭ The gear housing can get hot during operation. There is a
risk of burn injuries.
￭ The attachment can turn over or move while being
transported. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Fit the transport guard.
► Secure the attachment with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.
► Do not touch the moving blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an object: Shut
off the powerhead. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
► Wear gloves.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.