Intended Use - Stihl FSA 45 Instruction Manual

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4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work
gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) and substantial footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry trimmer with
finger on the trigger switch.
8) Don't Force Trimmer – It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
9) Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
10)Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate trimmer when you are tired.
11)Store Trimmer Indoors – When not in use, trimmer should
be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of
children with the activation key removed.
12)Maintain Trimmer With Care – Keep cutting attachment
clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13)Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
14)Keep guards in place and in working order.
15)Keep hands and feet away from cutting area and cutting
attachment.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5.2

Intended Use

WARNING
￭ This trimmer is designed for light duty cutting of grass and
similar material in yards and gardens around the home.
Use of the trimmer for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury or death.
– Use the trimmer only for light-duty trimming tasks
around the home and garden.
– Cut grass and similar material only. Do not use the
trimmer for cutting shrubs, bushes or other types of
heavy vegetation.
– Do not use it for any other purposes.
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage, including damage to the trimmer.
– Use the trimmer and charger only as described in
this manual.
– Never attempt to modify or override the trimmer's
controls or safety devices in any way.
– Never use a trimmer that has been modified or
altered from its original design.
￭ The LK 45 charger (power supply) is designed for
charging STIHL HSA 45, FSA 45 and BGA 45 power tools
only.
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