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23 Safety Information for Tillers
The year of manufacture and machine number
are indicated on the tiller.
Langkampfen, 02.01.2020
STIHL Tirol GmbH
p.p.
Matthias Fleischer, Head of Research and
Development Division
p.p.
Sven Zimmermann, Head of Quality Division
23 Safety Information for Till‐
ers
23.1
Introduction
This chapter describes the general safety
instructions preformulated in the standard EN
709:1997 + A4:2009 for petrol-driven tillers.
WARNING
■ Read all the safety instructions, instructions,
illustrations and technical data provided with
the tiller. Failure to comply with the following
instructions may cause electrical shock, fire
and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instruc‐
tions and instructions for the future.
23.2
General Information
a) Read the instruction manual carefully. Ensure
that you are familiar with the controls and
proper use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the instruction manual to use
the machine. Local regulations may specify a
minimum age for users.
c) Never work in the vicinity of other persons,
particularly children, or pets.
d) Be aware that the person operating the
machine or the user is responsible for acci‐
dents involving third parties or damage to their
property.
23.3
Preparatory Measures
a) Always wear robust shoes and long trousers
when working. Never operate the machine
barefoot or in lightweight sandals.
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b) Inspect the area on which the machine is to be
used and remove any objects that could be
thrown up by the machine.
c) WARNING - petrol is extremely inflammable:
– Fuel must only be stored in appropriate con‐
tainers.
– Refuel out of doors only and do not smoke
during filling.
– Re-filling with petrol must be performed
before the engine is started. Never open the
tank cap or top up petrol while the engine is
running or hot.
– If the petrol tank overflows, do not attempt
to start the engine. The machine must be
removed from the area contaminated with
petrol. All attempts at starting must be avoi‐
ded until the petrol fumes have dispersed.
– For safety reasons, petrol tanks and tank
caps must be replaced (regularly).
d) Replace damaged exhaust silencers.
e) Before using the machine, always visually
inspect the tools for wear or damage. To avoid
imbalance, worn or damaged parts and retain‐
ing pins must be replaced in pairs.
23.4
Handling
a) Do not run the engine in an enclosed space
where dangerous carbon monoxide may accu‐
mulate.
b) Only work during the day or when there is
enough light.
c) Always ensure good stability on slopes.
d) Only work at walking speed.
e) For machines on wheels: only work at right-
angles to and never up or down the slope.
f) Be particularly careful when changing direction
on a slope.
g) Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
h) Be particularly careful when turning the
machine around or pulling it towards you.
i) Do not alter the basic setting of the engine or
run it at excessive engine speeds.
j) Start the engine carefully in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and keep your
feet a safe distance from the tool(s).
k) Never put hands or feet on or underneath
rotating parts.
l) Never lift or carry a machine with the engine
running.
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The engine must be stopped:
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