Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual - Page 17

Using the Power Tool

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7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7.5 Using the Power Tool 7.5.1 Before Operation WARNING ■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury and property damage. - Use the power tool only as described in this instruction manual and the instruction manual for your KombiTool. ■ The KombiTool must be properly installed and tightened before starting work. Failure to use the proper parts to mount the KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment will increase the risk of personal injury to the operator and bystanders. - Read and follow the instructions on mounting the KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment in the KombiTool's instruction manual. ■ Using a power tool that is modified, damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. - Never operate a power tool that is modified, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled. - Always check your unit for proper condition and operation before starting work, particularly the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch. - Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger switch move freely and spring back into place when released. The trigger switch must not engage until the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is depressed. - Never attempt to modify or override the controls or safety devices in any way. - The cutting/working attachment must engage only when the KombiMotor is connected to a battery, the retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger switch are depressed. English - If your KombiMotor or any part, including the battery, is damaged or does not function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the unit until the problem has been corrected. ■ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the KombiMotor's socket: - Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other foreign matter. Keep clean. - If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use. - Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on the power tool, @ 16.1. ■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death from unintentional starting: - Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position and the trigger switch is in the off position before inserting the battery connecting cord. - Never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger switch. - Release the trigger switch before removing the connecting cord. - Remove the connecting cord before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the power tool. Remove the connecting cord in the event of a malfunction or emergency and any time the power tool is not in use. - Never leave the power tool unattended when it is connected to a battery. - Never store the power tool with the connecting cord in the KombiMotor's socket. 0458-805-8621-B 15

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0458-805-8621-B
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English
7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7.5
Using the Power Tool
7.5.1
Before Operation
WARNING
Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
Use the power tool only as described in this
instruction manual and the instruction manual for
your KombiTool.
The KombiTool must be properly installed and tightened
before starting work. Failure to use the proper parts to
mount the KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment
will increase the risk of personal injury to the operator and
bystanders.
Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
KombiTool and its cutting/working attachment in the
KombiTool's instruction manual.
Using a power tool that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely
assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk
of serious personal injury or death.
Never operate a power tool that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
Always check your unit for proper condition and
operation before starting work, particularly the
retaining latch, trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch.
Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and spring back into
place when released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the retaining latch is unlocked and the
trigger switch lockout is depressed.
Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
The cutting/working attachment must engage only
when the KombiMotor is connected to a battery, the
retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch are depressed.
If your KombiMotor or any part, including the battery,
is damaged or does not function properly, take it to
your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use
the unit until the problem has been corrected.
Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
KombiMotor's socket:
Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
If the socket is dirty or corroded, take the unit to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.
Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed battery.
Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
power tool,
@
16.1.
To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
Never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger
switch.
Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
Never store the power tool with the connecting cord
in the KombiMotor's socket.
Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the power tool.
Remove the connecting cord in the event
of a malfunction or emergency and any
time the power tool is not in use.