Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual page 22

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► Connect the brushcutter via a ground fault
circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms).
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cord can
result in electric shock. There is a risk of seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Use an extension cord with the correct
cross-section,
► Use a splash water protected extension
cord approved for outdoor use.
► Use an extension cable with the same
specifications as the brushcutter's connect‐
ing cable, 19.2.
WARNING
■ Overvoltage can occur in the brushcutter if the
line voltage and/or frequency are incorrect
during operation. This can damage the brush‐
cutter.
► Make sure the line voltage and frequency of
the power supply agree with the data on the
brushcutter's rating label.
■ If several electric power tools are connected to
a multiple socket, electrical components may
be overloaded during operation. The compo‐
nents may overheat and cause a fire. Persons
may be seriously or fatally injured, and prop‐
erty may be damaged.
► Connect the brushcutter to a separate wall
outlet.
► Do not connect the brushcutter to a multiple
socket.
■ An incorrectly routed connecting cable or
extension cord may be damaged, and people
may trip over it. People may be injured, and
the connecting cable or extension cord may be
damaged.
► Position the connecting and extension
cables so that there is no risk of contact
with the cutting attachment.
► Route and mark the connecting cable and
extension cord so that people will not trip
over them.
► Route the connecting cable and extension
cord so that they are not under tension or
tangled.
► Route the connecting cable and extension
cord so that they will not be damaged,
kinked or crushed and will not be chafed.
► Protect the connecting cable and extension
cord from heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting cable and extension
cord on a dry surface.
■ The extension cord warms up in operation. If
that heat cannot escape, it may cause a fire.
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19.2.
► If using a cable reel: completely unroll the
cable reel.
4.9 Transporting
4.9.1 Trimmer
WARNING
■ The trimmer may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Disconnect extension cable's coupling from
trimmer's plug.
► Secure the trimmer with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
4.10 Storing
4.10.1 Trimmer
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a trimmer and can be seriously
injured.
► Disconnect extension cable's coupling from
trimmer's plug.
► Store the trimmer out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the trimmer and metal components. This
can damage the trimmer.
► Disconnect extension cable's coupling from
trimmer's plug.
► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The brushcutter may be switched on uninten‐
tionally if it remains connected to the power
supply during cleaning, maintenance or repair
operations. This can result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Disconnect extension cable connection
from brushcutter plug.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, water jets or
pointed objects can damage the trimmer,
deflector and the cutting attachment. If the
brushcutter, deflector and cutting attachment
are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may
be rendered inoperative. There is a risk of
serious injury to persons.
4 Safety Precautions
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