Safe Condition - Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ The trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ Electrical components of the trimmer can produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
￭ Persons may trip over the extension cable. This can result
in injuries and may damage the trimmer.
► Lay the extension cable flat on the ground and make
sure it is easily visible.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The brushcutter is not damaged.
– The extension cable and its plug are not damaged.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this user manual is mounted.
– The cutting attachment and deflector are properly
mounted.
– Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
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WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► Work only with an undamaged extension cable and an
undamaged plug.
► If the brushcutter is dirty or wet: Clean the brushcutter
and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this user manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
brushcutter.
► Never mount metal cutting attachments.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the brushcutter.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.6.2 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.
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