Clothing And Equipment - Stihl FSA 130 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
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Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
￭ Long hair can be sucked into the trimmer during operation.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked
into the trimmer.
￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.
► Wear a face shield.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
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￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects during operation:
Wear a safety hard hat.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► Wear a respirator.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
trimmer. Not wearing personal protective equipment may
result in serious injury.
► Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating cutting
attachment during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► If you are using a metal cutting attachment:
Wear steel-toed safety boots.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting
attachment or line limiting blade during cleaning and
maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
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