Stihl FSA 130 R Instruction Manual page 16

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￭ Working with the cutting attachment above ground level or
perpendicular to the ground increases the risk of severe
injury from thrown objects. It also exposes more of the
cutting attachment and makes the unit more difficult to
control, increasing the risk of injury. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury from loss of control or thrown
objects:
– Keep the cutting attachment at ground level, parallel
to the ground.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from contact with the cutting
attachment:
– Keep hands, feet and other body parts
away from the cutting attachment.
– Never touch a moving cutting attachment
with your hand or any other part of your
body.
– Do not touch the cutting attachment while the
connecting cord is inserted in the power tool.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Make sure you have good balance and a secure
footing at all times.
– Do not work in wet grass or terrain.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Take special care in overgrown terrain and always
watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or
falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground, as the battery may alter your center
of balance.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Never operate above waist height.
– Do not overreach.
￭ The trimmer / brushcutter should be balanced for proper
control and less fatigue during operation.
– Adjust the position of the loop handle and harness to
achieve and maintain a comfortable and effective
working position, @ 13.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from tripping or losing control
of the power tool:
– Adjust the battery backpack harness straps so that
the backplate fits snugly and securely against your
back. Never carry an AR backpack battery or AP
Battery Backpack with the carrying straps over one
shoulder.
– If working with the STIHL AP Battery Bag with
Connecting Cord, make sure it is attached securely
to your STIHL Battery Belt, STIHL Battery Backpack
or a quick-release work belt.
– Always position and secure the connecting cord so
that it will not interfere with proper working technique
or your ability to control the trimmer / burshcutter.
Secure the connecting cord as directed in the
instruction manual for your AR backpack battery, AP
Battery Bag with Connecting Cord, STIHL Battery
Belt or STIHL Battery Backpack.
– Keep the connecting cord away from the cutting
attachment.
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