Stihl FSA 80.0 R Instruction Manual page 5

4 Safety Precautions
4.1.2 Deflector for mowing heads
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
deflector for mowing heads:
Use this deflector for mowing heads.
Do not use this deflector for grass cut‐
ting blades.
4.2 Intended use
The STIHL FSA 80.0 R brushcutter is designed
for the following applications:
– With a mowing head: mowing grass
– With a grass cutting blade: mowing grass and
weeds
Never use the brushcutter in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery feeds the brushcutter with
power.
The STIHL AL 101 charger is used to charge the
STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
■ There is a risk that batteries and chargers that
are not explicitly approved by STIHL for the
brushcutter can cause fire or explosion. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Use the brushcutter with a STIHL AK bat‐
tery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK bat‐
tery with a STIHL AL 101,
AL 301 or AL 500 charger.
■ Using the brushcutter, battery or charger for
purposes for which they were not designed
can cause material damage and serious or
fatal injuries.
► Use the brushcutter, charger and battery as
specified in this User Manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the trimmer, battery and charger. The
user or other persons may sustain serious or
fatal injuries.
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► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the trimmer, battery and charger
on to another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good
physical condition and
mental health to operate
and work with the trimmer,
battery and charger. If the
user's physical, sensory or
mental ability is restricted,
he or she may work only
under the supervision of or
as instructed by a respon‐
sible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer, battery and charger.
– The user must be of legal
age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in
accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the trimmer
for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
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