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4 Safety Precautions
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user has good hearing and visual
faculties and the necessary physical
and mental fitness to operate the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner and to work
with it.
– The user can identify and assess the dangers of the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
– 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 expert before
operating the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
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 may be pulled into the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
while working. This may result in serious injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders.
￭ 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 be caught in the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner. Not wearing suitable clothing may result in
serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation in
blowing mode. This may result in injury to the user.
► If objects are thrown: Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the corresponding mark
are available to buy.
4.5 Work area and surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner and cannot assess
them. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
unattended.
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