Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual page 14

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￭ The cutting attachment must be properly installed and
tightened before starting work. Failure to use the proper
parts to mount the cutting attachment may cause the
blade or mowing head to fly off and seriously injure the
operator or bystanders.
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
cutting attachment, deflector and handle, @ 11.
– Never mount a cutting attachment to the trimmer /
brushcutter without the proper installation of all
required parts (e.g., nuts, screws, thrust washer,
thrust plate, etc.).
– Before starting work, inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for a cracked or damaged head or
a cracked, bent, warped or damaged blade.
– Replace damaged heads or blades before using the
power tool.
– Always keep metal cutting attachments sharp.
￭ Using only an approved combination of cutting attachment
and deflector is extremely important to maximize cutting
performance and reduce the risk of personal injury from
thrown objects or contact with the cutting attachment:
– To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire
or metal-reinforced line or other material in place of
the recommended nylon cutting line. Pieces of wire
could break off and be thrown at high speed toward
the operator or bystanders.
￭ Using a trimmer / brushcutter that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a trimmer / brushcutter that is
modified, damaged, improperly maintained or not
completely and securely assembled.
– Always check your unit for proper condition and
operation before starting work, particularly the
retaining latch, trigger switch lockout, trigger switch,
deflector, harness and cutting attachment.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and always spring
back to the stop position when released. The trigger
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
switch must not engage until the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– The cutting attachment must engage only when the
trimmer / brushcutter is connected to a battery, the
retaining latch is unlocked and the trigger switch
lockout and trigger switch are depressed.
– If your trimmer / brushcutter or any part, including
the battery, is damaged or does not function
properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer. Do not use the unit until the problem has
been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery connecting cord into the
power tool's socket:
– Check the electrical contacts in the socket and on
the plug of the connecting cord for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean. If the socket is dirty or
corroded, take the unit to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer before use.
– Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked,
leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
power tool, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
and the trigger switch is in the off position before
inserting the battery connecting cord.
– Never carry the unit with your finger on the trigger
switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
connecting cord.
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