Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual page 15

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Operating the trimmer with one hand may lead to loss of
control and is extremely dangerous. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the trimmer
with one hand.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Make sure you have good balance and a secure
footing at all times.
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
– Never operate the trimmer above waist height.
– Do not overreach.
￭ The trimmer should be balanced for proper control and
less fatigue during operation.
– Adjust the length of the drive tube and position of the
loop handle to achieve and maintain a comfortable
and effective working position, @ 12.
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5.7.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your trimmer only under good visibility during
favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your trimmer is a one-person machine.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
– Switch off the trimmer immediately if you are
approached.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and
unauthorized users:
– Never leave the trimmer unattended when the
activation key is inserted.
– Switch off the trimmer and remove the activation key
during work breaks and any other time the trimmer is
not in use.
￭ Sparks generated from operation of the trimmer may be
capable of igniting combustible gases, liquids, vapors,
dusts or other combustible materials and substances. To
reduce the risk of fire and explosion:
– Never operate the trimmer in a location where
combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other
combustible materials and substances are present.
– Read and follow recommendations issued by
government authorities (e.g., OSHA) for identifying
and avoiding the hazards of combustible gases,
liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible materials
and substances.
￭ Use of this trimmer can generate dust and other
substances containing chemicals known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as EPA,
OSHA, CARB and NIOSH and other authoritative
sources on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar
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