Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual page 38

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￭ A damaged or defective trimmer may smell unusual, emit
smoke or burn. This can result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
► If the trimmer smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not
use the trimmer and keep it away from combustible
substances.
► If the trimmer catches fire: Extinguish the trimmer with a
fire extinguisher or water.
4.7.2 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.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.7.3 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.
– Cutting blades are undamaged.
– The mowing lines or the blades are properly installed.
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WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head, mowing lines or blades may come off and be thrown
at high speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Always work with an undamaged mowing head or
undamaged blades.
► Never use metal objects in place of the nylon mowing
lines or blades.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.7.4 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Charging cable is undamaged.
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
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 or fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean the charging
cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
► Never bridge the charging cable's
contacts with metallic objects (short
circuit).
► Do not open the charging cable.
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