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Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann, Head of Product Data,
Regulations and Licensing
22 General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
22.1 Introduction
This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, gen‐
eral safety precautions specified in the
IEC 62841 standard for hand-held motor-oper‐
ated electric tools.
STIHL is obliged to publish these texts.
The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding
an electric shock given under “Electrical Safety”
do not apply to STIHL cordless products.
WARNING
■ Read all the safety precautions, instructions,
illustrations and specifications accompanying
this electric power tool. Failure to follow the
safety warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save
all safety warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "electric power tool" in the safety warn‐
ings refers to mains-operated (corded) power
tools or battery-operated (cordless) power tools.
22.2 Work area safety
a
)
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut‐
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)
Do not work with the electric power tool in
potentially explosive environments in which
there are inflammable liquids, gases or dusts.
Electric power tools create sparks, which can
ignite dusts or fumes.
c)
Keep children and other people away while
you are operating the electric power tool. Dis‐
tractions can cause you to lose control of the
electric power tool.
22.3 Electrical safety
a
)
Electric power tool plugs must match the out‐
let. The plug must not be modified in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) electric power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b)
Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ovens and refrigerators with
any part of your body. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c)
Keep electric power tools away from rain or
moisture. Water entering an electric power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)
Do not use the connecting cable for any other
purpose. Never carry or pull the electric power
tool by the connecting cable or remove the
plug by pulling on the cable. Keep the con‐
necting cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled con‐
necting cables increase the risk of electric
shock.
e)
When operating an electric power tool out‐
doors, use an extension cord suitable for out‐
door use. Use of a cord extension suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)
If operating an electric power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
22.4 Personal safety
a
)
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating an electric
power tool. Do not use the electric power tool
if you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating the electric power tool may
result in serious personal injury.
b)
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection fit for the
respective type of electric power tool and the
respective job will reduce personal injuries.
c)
Prevent unintentional starting. Check that the
electric power tool is switched off before you
connect it to the mains, pick it up or carry it.
Accidents can happen if you carry the electric
power tool with your finger on the ON / OFF
switch or with the electric power tool switched
on.
d)
Remove any setting tools or wrenches before
turning the electric power tool on. A tool or
spanner left attached to a rotating part of an
electric power tools can lead to injury.
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