Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► Wear face protection.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
brushcutter. Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk
of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ The user may come into contact with the rotating cutting
attachment during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ There is a risk of the user coming into contact with the
cutting attachment or the line limiting blade during
cleaning and maintenance work and when the cutting
attachment is mounted or removed. This may result in
injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
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4.6

Work Area and Surroundings

4.6.1 Brushcutter
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the brushcutter or flying debris. This may result
in serious injury to bystanders, children and animals and
damage to property.
► Do not allow bystanders, children
15m (50ft)
or animals within 15 meters of the
work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the brushcutter unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the
brushcutter.
￭ The brushcutter is not waterproof. If you work in the rain
or in a damp environment, an electric shock may occur.
This can result in injuries to the user and may damage the
brushcutter.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
￭ Electrical components of the brushcutter can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
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