Clothing And Equipment - Stihl FS 300 Manual De Instrucciones

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When not using the machine, it must be laid
down in such a way that it does not endanger
anyone. Ensure that the machine cannot be
used without authorization.
The user is responsible for accidents or risks
involving third parties or their property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool without the
User Manual. Be sure that anyone using it under‐
stands the information contained in this manual.
The use of machines that emit noise may be limi‐
ted to certain hours of the day as specified by
national and/or regional or local regulations.
Anyone operating the machine must be well res‐
ted, in good physical health and in good mental
condition.
If you have any condition that might be aggrava‐
ted by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a machine.
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition system of
your machine produces an electromagnetic field
of very low intensity. This field may interfere with
some pacemakers. STIHL recommends that per‐
sons with pacemakers consult their physician
and the pacemaker manufacturer to reduce any
health risk.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol or drugs or
medicines affecting their ability to react must not
operate a power tool.
Depending on the cutting attachment fitted, use
your power tool only for cutting grass, wild
growth, shrubs, scrub, bushes, small diameter
trees and similar materials.
The machine must not be used for any other pur‐
poses – risk of accidents!
Only use cutting attachments and accessories
that are explicitly approved for this power tool
model by STIHL or are technically identical. If
you have any questions in this respect, consult
your dealer. Use only high quality parts and
accessories. in order to avoid the risk of acci‐
dents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
tools and accessories. They are specifically
designed to match the product and meet your
performance requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool in any
way since this may increase the risk of personal
injury. STIHL excludes all liability for personal
injury and damage to property caused while
using unauthorized attachments.
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the
power tool. The solid jet of water may damage
parts of the unit.
The guard provided with your machine may not
protect the operator from all foreign objects
(gravel, glass, wire etc.) ejected by the revolving
cutting attachment. Ejected objects may also ric‐
ochet and strike the operator.
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Clothing and equipment

Wear proper protective clothing and equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy but allow
complete freedom of movement.
Wear close-fitting clothes such as a
boiler suit, not a loose jacket.
Do not wear clothing which could
become trapped in wood, brush or
moving parts of the machine. Do not
wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry. Tie
up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
Wear safety boots with steel toe caps
and non-slip soles.
Sturdy shoes with non-slip shoes are permissible
only when using mowing heads.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear face protection and make sure it is a good
fit. Face protection alone is not sufficient to pro‐
tect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear a safety hard hat for thinning operations,
when working in high scrub and where there is a
danger of head injuries from falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
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