Transporting The Machine; Before Starting Work - Stihl HSE 61 Gebrauchsanleitung

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Clothing must be sturdy but allow
complete freedom of movement.
Wear close-fitting clothes such as a
boiler suit, not a loose jacket.
Do not wear clothing which could become trap‐
ped in wood, brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry.
Tie up and confine long hair above your should‐
ers.
Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip
soles.
2.1.1 Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.2

Transporting the machine

Always switch off the power tool, unplug it from
the power supply and fit the blade scabbard –
even when carrying the unit short distances.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Carry the power tool by the handle – cutting
blades behind you.
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure the
power tool to prevent tipping over and damage.
2.3

Before Starting Work

Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual:
– Voltage and frequency of the machine (see
rating plate) and the voltage and frequency of
your power supply must be the same.
– Examine the connecting cord, power plug and
extension cord for damage. Damaged cords,
couplings and plugs or connecting cords that
do not comply with the regulations must not be
used
– Extension cord sockets must be splash-proof
– To reduce the risk of stumbling, position and
signpost the connecting cord so that it cannot
be damaged or endanger others
– Trigger switch lockout, trigger, switch lever
and auxiliary switch must move freely and
return to the idle position when they are
released.
– Cutting blades must be properly tightened and
in safe operating condition (clean, sharp, not
bent or warped), correctly mounted and thor‐
oughly sprayed with STIHL resin solvent (lubri‐
cant)
– Check cutter guard (if fitted) for damage
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