Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual page 19

4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL FSE 52 trimmer is designed for mow‐
ing grass.
The trimmer must not be used in the rain.
WARNING
■ Using the trimmer for purposes for which it is
not designed may result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
► Use the trimmer with an extension cable.
► Use the trimmer as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the trimmer. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the trimmer is passed on to another user:
Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the trimmer.
If the user's physical, sen‐
sory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may
work only under the super‐
vision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer.
– The user must be of legal
age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
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accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the trimmer
for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► 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 rotat‐
ing 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.
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