Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

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► 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.
￭ 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.
► 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.
4.6

Work Area and Surroundings

4.6.1 Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured
and damage to property may occur.
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► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
15m (50ft)
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 electric 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 produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
4.6.2 Charging Cable
WARNING
￭ Innocent bystanders, children and animals are not aware
of and cannot assess the dangers of a charging cable or
electric current. Innocent bystanders, children and
animals may be seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the charghing cable
unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charging cable.
4 Safety Precautions
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