Stihl KW Attachment Instruction Manual - Page 4

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques, Equipment and features, Engineering improvements

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Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. Warning! Because a power tool equipped with a PowerSweep attachment is a high-speed power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the owner's manuals and the safety instructions of your power tool and PowerSweep attachment periodically. Careless or improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Minors should never be allowed to use a power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where a power tool is in use! Never let the PowerSweep run unattended. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your power tool without the owner's manuals. Be sure that anyone using your power tool understands the information contained in these manuals. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL PowerSweeps. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your power tool and PowerSweep attachment owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your power tool model. Safe use of a power tool involves 1. the operator 2. the power tool 3. the use of the power tool. THE OPERATOR! Physical Condition You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do not operate a power tool when you are fatigued. KW 3

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KW
English / USA
Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*).
Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Warning!
Because a power tool
equipped with a
PowerSweep attachment
is a high-speed power
tool, special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
owner's manuals and the
safety instructions of your power tool
and PowerSweep attachment
periodically. Careless or improper use of
any power tool may cause serious or
fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer
show you how to operate your power
tool. Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a power tool is
in use!
Never let the PowerSweep run
unattended.
!
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the owner's manuals. Be sure
that anyone using your power tool
understands the information contained
in these manuals.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
PowerSweeps. Different models may
have different parts and controls. See
the appropriate section of your power
tool and PowerSweep attachment
owner's manual for a description of the
controls and function of the parts of your
power tool model.
Safe use of a power tool involves
1.
the operator
2.
the power tool
3.
the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR!
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate a
power tool when you are fatigued.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques