Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FS 80 Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Warning!
Because a brushcutter is
a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand and
observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
owner's manual and the
safety instructions periodically. Careless
or improper use of any brushcutter may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your brushcutter. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
!
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your brushcutter
without the owner's manual. Be sure that
anyone using your brushcutter
understands the information contained
in this manual.
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Warning!
The use of any brushcutter may be
hazardous. If the rotating cutting tool
comes in contact with your body, it will
cut you. When it comes in contact with
solid foreign objects such as rocks or
bits of metal, it may fling them directly or
by ricochet in the direction of bystanders
or the operator.
Striking such objects could damage the
cutting attachment and may cause
blades to crack, chip or break.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
rigid blades when cutting in stony areas.
Thrown objects or damaged blades may
result in serious or fatal injury to the
operator or bystanders.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
brushcutter. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a brushcutter
is in use.
Never let the brushcutter run
unattended.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
brushcutters. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your owner's
manual for a description of the controls
and function of the parts of your model
brushcutter.
Safe use of a brushcutter involves
1. the operator
2. the brushcutter
3. the use of the brushcutter.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgement. Do not operate a
brushcutter when you are fatigued.
Be alert – if you get tired while operating
your brushcutter, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any brushcutter can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
a brushcutter.
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