Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl GTA 26 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
￭ 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.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
garden pruner. Not wearing personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The
user can come into contact with the saw chain during
cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in
personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ 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 Garden pruner
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of the dangers of the garden pruner or flying debris.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the garden pruner unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the garden
pruner.
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￭ The garden pruner is not waterproof. Working in the rain
or a damp location may result in an electric shock. This
can result in injuries to the user and may damage the
garden pruner.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ Electrical components of the garden pruner can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an
easily combustible or explosive environment. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► 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 the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between - 20°C and + 50°C.
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