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■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood, brush
or the special harvester. Users not wearing
suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5
Working area and surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the special
harvester or flying debris. This may result in
serious injury to bystanders, children and ani‐
mals and damage to property.
► Do not allow bystanders,
5m (17 ft)
► Do not leave the special harvester unatten‐
ded.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the special harvester.
■ The harvester's electrical components can
produce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Special harvester
The special harvester is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– The special harvester is not damaged.
– The special harvester is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this
special harvester model are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged special har‐
vester.
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children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
► If the special harvester is dirty: Clean the
harvester.
► Do not modify the special harvester.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the special harvester.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories
designed for this special harvester model.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Never insert objects in the special harvest‐
er's openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2
Rakes
The rakes are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The rakes and tines are not damaged.
– All tines are mounted.
– The tines are properly mounted.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for these
rakes are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Work with undamaged rakes and tines.
► Mount all the tines.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
these rakes.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
4.7
Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work calmly and methodically.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the harvester.
► Operate the harvester alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
4 Safety Precautions
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