Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual page 13

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Using only the approved combination of cutting
attachment and deflector is extremely important to
maximize cutting performance and reduce the risk of
personal injury from thrown objects or contact with the
cutting attachment:
– To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire
or metal-reinforced line or other material in place of
the recommended nylon cutting line. Pieces of wire
could break off and be thrown at high speed toward
the operator or bystanders.
￭ Using a trimmer that is modified, damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled can
lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious
personal injury or death.
– Never operate a trimmer that is modified, damaged,
improperly maintained or not completely and
securely assembled.
– Always check your trimmer for proper condition and
operation, particularly the retaining latch, trigger
switch lockout, trigger switch, deflector and cutting
attachment.
– Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch move freely and always spring
back to the stop position when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices.
– The cutting attachment must engage only when the
activation key is inserted, the retaining latch is
unlocked and the trigger switch lockout and trigger
switch are depressed.
– If your trimmer or any part is damaged or does not
function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Do not use the trimmer until the
problem has been corrected.
0458-718-8621-A
￭ Before inserting the activation key:
– Check the electrical contacts of the activation key
and activation key socket for corrosion or other
foreign matter. Keep clean.
– Never insert a damaged, deformed or corroded
activation key.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
trimmer, @ 14.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked position
before inserting the activation key.
– Never carry the trimmer with your finger on the
trigger switch.
– Release the trigger switch before removing the
activation key.
– Remove the activation key before
assembling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the trimmer and
any other time it is not in use.
– Never leave the trimmer unattended when the
activation key is inserted.
– Never store the activation key in the trimmer.
￭ Before switching on your trimmer, take the following steps
to reduce the risk of personal injury from thrown objects,
loss of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting
attachment:
– Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
trimmer, @ 14.1.
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