Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 11

of damage to property, also maintain this
distance from such objects as vehicles
or windows. Even maintaining a
minimum distance of 15 meters cannot
exclude the potential danger. Any
coworkers who must be in the restricted
area should also wear goggles or
protective glasses. Stop the engine
immediately if you are approached.
WARNING
Your electric trimmer is a one-person
machine. Do not allow other persons in
the general work area, even when
starting.
Working Conditions
WARNING
Never attempt to use an electric trimmer
in locations where there is a potential for
explosive or flammable atmospheres.
Operate the electric trimmer under good
visibility and daylight conditions only.
Work carefully.
Do not cut any material other than weed
or similar soft vegetation. The cutting
tools may be used only for the
operations described in your manual.
Always hold the trimmer firmly with both
hands. Wrap your fingers tightly around
the handles, keeping the handles
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cradled between your thumb and fore-
finger. Keep your hands in this position
to have your trimmer under control at all
times. Make sure that your trimmer
handles and grip are in good condition
and that they and your hands are clean
and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
WARNING
Never attempt to operate any trimmer
with one hand. Loss of control of the
trimmer resulting in serious or fatal injury
may result.
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of injury from
thrown objects and
blade contact,
never operate a
trimmer without a
properly mounted
deflector. Keep the
deflector (and the
skirt where appro -
priate) adjusted
properly at all
times (see chap -
ter on mounting
the cutting tool of
your instruction
manual).
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Special care
must be taken in slippery conditions and
in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for
hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots and ditches to avoid stumbling. Be
extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
WARNING
Inspect the work area: To
reduce the risk of injury,
remove stones, pieces of
metal and other solid
objects which could be
thrown 15 meters or more
by the cutting attachment
or damage the cutting
attachment and property
(e.g. parked vehicles,
windows).
WARNING
This trimmer is normally to be used at
ground level with the cutting attachment
parallel to the ground. Use of a trimmer
above ground level or with the cutting
attachment perpendicular to the ground
may increase the risk of injury, since the
cutting attachment is more fully exposed
and the trimmer may be more difficult to
control. Use the correct tool for the job.
Never use your trimmer as a hedge
trimmer. Do not use trimmer for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Do not 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.
If the cutting tool or deflector becomes
clogged or stuck, always switch off the
motor, disconnect the plug, and make
sure the cutting tool has stopped, before
cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. should be
cleaned off the cutting tool at regular
intervals.
Check damaged parts. Before further
use of the trimmer, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
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