Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
FSE 52
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Some special safety pre-
cautions must be
observed when working
with this power tool
because of the very high
speed of its cutting
attachment and the fact
that it is powered by
electricity.
It is important that you
read the instruction man-
ual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this model before:
Have your dealer or other experienced
user show you how to operate your
machine or attend a special course in its
operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
this product.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the machine is not in use, store it
so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use,
disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your unit without the
instruction manual. Be sure that anyone
using it understands the information
contained in this manual.
Persons who are not able to operate the
power tool safely due to limited physical,
sensory or mental ability may work with
it only under supervision or after being
instructed appropriately by a
responsible person.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
Before each use, check that your power
tool is in good condition. Pay special
attention to the power cord, mains plug
and safety devices.
Do not use the power cord to pull or
carry the power tool.
Disconnect plug from wall outlet before
performing any work on the machine,
e.g. cleaning, maintenance, replacing
parts.
The deflector on this power tool cannot
protect the operator from all objects
thrown by the cutting attachment
(stones, glass, wire, etc.). Such objects
may ricochet and then hit the operator.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Do not spray the power tool with water.
Physical Condition
To operate this power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health.
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