Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual page 28

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► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep
a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Switch off the trimmer and remove
the battery. Then remove the object causing
the blockage.
■ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during opera‐
tion.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be thrown at high speed. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Clear away all foreign objects from the work
area.
■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
■ A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Do not cover the charger.
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4.9 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
– The connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged.
– Connecting cable plug or extension cable is
damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
■ Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable, extension
cable and their plugs are not damaged.
If the connecting cable or extension
cable is damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
► Never touch the connecting cable, extension
cable or their plugs with wet hands.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cable or
extension cable in a properly installed fused
wall outlet with ground contact.
► Install the charger with a ground fault circuit
interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can
cause an electric shock. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Use an extension cable with the correct wire
gauge, 20.4.
WARNING
■ Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line
voltage or frequency are incorrect during
charging. The charger may be damaged.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency
agree with the data on the charger's rating
plate.
■ A carelessly laid connecting or extension
cable can be damaged and cause others to
trip or fall. This can result in injuries and may
damage the connecting cable or extension
cable.
► Position and mark connecting cable and
extension cable so they do not represent a
trip hazard.
► Position the connecting and extension cables
so that they are not under tension or entan‐
gled.
► Position the connecting and extension cables
so that they cannot be damaged, kinked,
pinched or chafed.
► Protect the connecting cable and extension
cable from heat, oil and chemicals.
4 Safety Precautions
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