General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Stihl HSA 56 Notice D'emploi

21 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

21 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
21.1 Introduction
This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, general safety
precautions specified in the IEC 60745 standard for hand-
held motor-operated electric tools.
STIHL is obliged to publish these texts.
The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric
shock given under "2) Electric Precautions" do not apply to
STIHL cordless electric power tools.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.

21.2 Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
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21.3 Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
d) Do not abuse the connecting cord. Never use the
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

21.4 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
connecting cord for carrying, hanging up, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep connecting cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled connecting cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord extension
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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