Stihl FSA 120.0 R Instruction Manual page 7

4 Safety Precautions
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.
– 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.
– 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: Clean the brush‐
cutter.
► 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.
► 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.
– If you are using the line limiting blade and
skirt: Line limiting blade and skirt are correctly
fitted.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
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properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► If you are using the line limiting blade and
skirt: Work with a correctly fitted line limiting
blade and skirt.
► 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 head is correctly installed and
firmly tightened.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
mowing head or mowing lines may come off
and be ejected at high speed. People may be
seriously injured.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing
head.
► Never use metal objects in place of the
nylon mowing lines.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
4.6.4 Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condi‐
tion if the following points are observed:
– Metal cutting attachment and mounting hard‐
ware are undamaged.
– The metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– The metal cutting attachment is properly
installed and firmly tightened.
– The metal cutting attachment is correctly
sharpened.
– Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment
have no burrs.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
– If a metal cutting attachment not manufactured
by STIHL is used, it must not be heavier,
thicker, of a different shape, of a lower quality,
or larger in diameter than the largest metal
cutting attachment approved by STIHL.
WARNING
■ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the
metal cutting attachment may come off and be
thrown at high speed. People may be seri‐
ously injured.
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