Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual page 15

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Remove the connecting cord before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the trimmer /
brushcutter. Remove the connecting
cord in the event of a malfunction or
emergency and any time the power tool
is not in use.
– Never leave the power tool unattended when it is
connected to a battery.
– Never store the power tool with the connecting cord
in the power tool's socket.
￭ Before switching on your trimmer / brushcutter, take the
following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from
thrown objects, loss of control or inadvertent contact with
the cutting attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
trimmer / brushcutter, @ 15.1.
5.7.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer /
brushcutter:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may
lead to loss of control and is extremely dangerous. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders from loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the trimmer /
brushcutter with one hand.
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￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands
when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between your thumb
and forefinger (see illustration below).
– Position the power tool so that all parts of your body
are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the
connecting cord is inserted.
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￭ When the unit is mounted with a metal cutting attachment,
the operator must take special precautions to reduce the
risk of severe injury from loss of control and contact with
the cutting blade:
– The operator must mount the proper deflector and
the barrier bar as instructed in this manual, @ 11.3
and @ 11.4.
– The operator must use a harness, @ 12.
– During operation, the operator's right hand must grip
the rear handle and the operator's left hand must
hold the front handle. This applies to all operators,
even those who are left-handed. Working with your
hands in this position will allow you to more
effectively manage the reactive forces encountered
when working with a metal blade.
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