Stihl HT-KM Instruction Manual - Page 8

English With the engine running only at idle, attach the power tool to the spring hook of your harness (see appropriate chapter of this manual). WARNING Your power tool is a one-person machine. Do not allow other persons in the general work area, even when starting. See also the Safety Precautions on Starting in the instruction manual of your KombiEngine. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Place your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear grip and throttle trigger. This also applies to lefthanders. Keep your hands in this position to have your pole pruner under control at all times. WARNING Never attempt to operate your power tool with one hand. Loss of control of the power tool resulting in serious or fatal injury may result. WARNING Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear 473BA007 KN away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a ladder, in a tree or any other insecure support. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. When working at a height above 15 feet (4.5 m) use a lift bucket. WARNING Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy. Working Conditions Operate and start your power tool only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. WARNING If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is coated with a chemical substance (such as an active pesticide or herbicide), read and follow the instructions and warnings that accompanied the substance at issue. WARNING Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. 6 HT-KM