Stihl FSA 60 R Instruction Manual page 27

4 Safety Precautions
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a
charger or electric current. Bystanders, chil‐
dren and animals may be seriously or fatally
injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Make sure that children can‐
not play with the charger.
■ The charger is not waterproof. If you work in
the rain or in a damp environment, an electric
shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the charger may be damaged.
► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry
room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Use and store the charger at temperatures
between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The brushcutter is 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 prop‐
erly mounted.
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– Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐
ter are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
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.
► 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 combina‐
tions 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.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► Work with a correctly installed line limiter
blade.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
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