Warning; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Stihl HSE 61 Gebrauchsanleitung

18 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref‐
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat‐
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
18.1

1) Work area safety

a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.b)Do not operate
power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.c)Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
18.2

2) Electrical safety

a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.b)Avoid body con‐
tact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.c)Do not expose power
tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.e)When oper‐
ating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit‐
able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.f)If operating a power tool in a damp loca‐
tion is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
18.3

3) Personal safety

a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.b)Use
personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
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protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hear‐
ing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.c)Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.d)Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal injury.e)Do
not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.f)Dress prop‐
erly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.g)If devices
are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are con‐
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
18.4 4) Power tool use and care
a)Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.b)Do not use the
power tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.c)Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre‐
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of start‐
ing the power tool accidentally.d)Store idle power
tools out of the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.e)Maintain power tools. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool's operation. If dam‐
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cut‐
ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.g)Use the power tool, accessories, tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
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