Stihl FSE 52, Instruction Manual

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■ 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 Trimmer
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the trimmer or flying
debris. Bystanders, children and animals may
be seriously injured and damage to property
may occur.
15m (50ft)
► Do not allow bystanders,
children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the trimmer.
■ The trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the
rain or a damp location may result in an elec‐
tric shock. This can result in injuries to the
user and may damage the trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the trimmer can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
■ Persons may trip over the extension cable.
This can result in injuries and may damage the
trimmer.
► Lay the extension cable flat on the ground
and make sure it is easily visible.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
–
The brushcutter is not damaged.
–
The extension cable and its plug are not dam‐
aged.
–
The brushcutter is clean and dry.
–
The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–
A combination of cutting attachment and
deflector recommended in this user manual is
mounted.
–
The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐
erly mounted.
–
Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐
ter 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 brushcutter.
► Work only with an undamaged extension
cable and an undamaged plug.
► If the brushcutter is dirty or wet: Clean the
brushcutter and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter.
Exception: Mounting one of the combina‐
tions of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this user manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your brushcutter.
► Never mount metal cutting attachments.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this
brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector
as described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the
brushcutter.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–
The deflector is not damaged.
–
The line limiter blade is correctly installed.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► Work with a correctly installed line limiter
blade.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
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