Stihl FSA 90 Instruction Manual page 48

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WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.
► If the trimmer is dirty: Clean the trimmer.
► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
trimmer.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the trimmer's openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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 function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► Work with a correctly installed line limiter blade.
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► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head or mowing lines may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
► Never use metal elements in place of the nylon mowing
lines.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.4 Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– The metal cutting attachment and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
– The metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– The metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
– The metal cutting attachment is correctly sharpened.
WARNING
￭ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the metal cutting
attachment may come off and be thrown at high speed.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged metal cutting attachment or
damaged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
4 Safety Precautions
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