Stihl KB Manual De Instrucciones página 9

English / USA
Operate the power tool only at a normal
walking pace.
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Warning!
Use the sweeping attachments at
ground level only. The risk of injury is
increased if you use sweeping
attachments above ground level
because they are more exposed and the
power tool is more difficult to control.
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.
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Warning!
Inhalation of certain
dusts, especially organic
dusts such as mold or
pollen, can cause
susceptible persons to
have an allergic or
asthmatic reaction. Substantial or
repeated inhalation of dust and other
airborne contaminants, in particular
those with a smaller particle size, may
cause respiratory or other illnesses.
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Control dust at the source where
possible. Use good work practices, such
as operating the unit so that the wind or
operating process directs any dust
raised by the power tool away from the
operator. To reduce the risk of airbone
dust, spray very dusty surfaces with
water before sweeping. Follow the
recommendations of EPA/OSHA/
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be substantially
controlled, i.e., kept at or near the
ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating instructions
!
Warning!
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
See section of your power tool
instruction manual on the proper use of
the slide control.
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Warning
The sweeping attachment continues to
move for a short period after the throttle
trigger is released (flywheel effect).
Accelerating the engine while the
sweeping attachment is blocked
increases the load and will cause the
clutch to slip continuously. This may
result in overheating and damage to
important components (e.g. clutch,
polymer housing components) – which
can then increase the risk of injury from
the sweeping attachment moving while
the engine is idling.
In order to reduce the risk of serious or
even fatal injury to bystanders from
thrown objects or inadvertent contact
with the moving sweeping attachment
always keep bystanders at least 50 feet
(15 m) away when the power tool is
running.
KB, KW