Maintenance, Repair And Storage; Warnings And Instructions - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

7 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

￭ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Overloading an extension cord can result in
overheating and fire. If an extension cord must be used:
– Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or
heavier gauge extension cord.
– Never connect more than one charger or other
device to an extension cord.
– Never use an extension cord with a wattage rating
lower than the wattage on your charger's rating
plate.
– Never use an extension cord if the blades on its plug
are different from the blades on the charger plug in
number, size or shape.
– Do not link (chain) extension cords.
￭ In case of fire, or if the charger or trimmer it is charging
emits smoke, an unusual smell, feels hot or appears
abnormal in any other way:
– Immediately disconnect the charger from the outlet.
Contact the authorities in the event of fire or
explosion.
– Have the charger and trimmer inspected and
repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer
before use.
￭ Operation of the trimmer is disabled during the charging
process to reduce the risk of electric shock.
– Do not attempt to operate the trimmer during the
charging process or any time it is connected to the
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Warnings and Instructions

WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the trimmer or
charger. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other
personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– Never attempt to repair a damaged or broken
mowing head or cutting attachment. This may cause
broken parts to come off and result in serious or fatal
injuries.
– STIHL recommends that all repair or replacement
work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing
dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
– Remove the activation key before
inspecting the trimmer or carrying out
any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work, before storing, and any other time
the trimmer is not in use.
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