Stihl FSA 120.0 R Instruction Manual page 8

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► Never work with a damaged metal cutting
attachment or damaged mounting hard‐
ware.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment cor‐
rectly.
► Deburr the cutting edges with a file.
► Have the metal cutting attachment bal‐
anced by a STIHL servicing dealer.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► Use a metal cutting attachment specified in
these instructions for use.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
4.6.5 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
WARNING
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry, 21.4.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery's open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
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► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work calmly and methodically.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your brushcutter.
► Operate the brushcutter alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground and horizontal to the surface.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This may result in serious injury to the
user.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attach‐
ment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Switch off the brushcutter and
remove the battery. Only then remove the
object.
■ If the behavior of the brushcutter changes dur‐
ing operation or feels unusual, it may no lon‐
ger be in a safe condition. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL authorized dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the brushcut‐
ter.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disorder occur: Con‐
sult a doctor.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be ejected at high speed. Per‐
sons may be injured or property may be dam‐
aged.
► Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
■ If the rotating cutting attachment makes con‐
tact with a hard object, sparks may occur and
the cutting attachment may be damaged.
4 Safety Precautions
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