Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 33

If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Make sure the
safety devices are working properly. Do
not continue operating your power tool if
it is damaged. In case of doubt, have the
machine checked by your servicing
dealer.
To reduce the risk of injuryfrom
thrown objects, never operate the unit
without the proper deflector for the type
of cutting attachment being used.
Check the work area:
Stones, pieces of metal
or other solid objects can
be thrown and cause per-
sonal injury or damage
the cutting attachment
and property (e.g. parked
vehicles, windows).
Special care must be taken when
working in difficult, over-grown terrain.
If the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately
disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet to avoid
the risk of electric
shock.
Never jerk the power cord to disconnect
it from the wall outlet. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
Avoid damage to the power supply cord.
Do not drive over it, pinch or tug it.
Position the connecting and extension
cords correctly:
FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81
– Do not chafe on edges, pointed or
sharp objects
– Do not squeeze through gaps in
doors or windows
– If cords are twisted – unplug the
power tool and straighten them out
– Never touch the rotating cutting
attachment
– Always unwind the extension cord
completely from the cable drum to
reduce the risk of fire from
overheating.
Before leaving the power tool
unattended: Switch off the power tool
and unplug it from the power supply.
Check the cutting attachment at regular
short intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
– Switch off the power tool, hold it
firmly and press the cutting
attachment into the ground to bring
it to a standstill, and disconnect the
plug from the power supply.
– Check condition and tightness, look
for cracks.
– Replace damaged cutting
attachments immediately, even if
they have only superficial cracks.
– Clean grass and plant residue off
the cutting attachment mounting at
regular intervals – remove any build
up of material from the cutting
attachment and deflector.
Always switch off the power tool and
unplug it from the power supply before
replacing the cutting attachment This
avoids the risk of injury from the motor
starting unintentionally.
Do not continue using or attempt to
repair damaged or cracked cutting
attachments by welding, straightening or
modifying the shape (out of balance).
This may cause parts of the cutting
attachment to come off and hit the
operator or bystanders at high speed
and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Use only the deflector with properly
mounted line limiting blade to ensure the
mowing lines are automatically trimmed
to the approved length.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury, always
switch off the power tool and unplug it
from the power supply before manually
adjusting the nylon line
Using the unit with over-long nylon
cutting lines reduces the motor's
operating speed. This results in
overheating and damage to the motor.
Vibrations
Prolonged use of the power tool may
result in vibration-induced circulation
problems in the hands (whitefinger
disease).
No general recommendation can be
given for the length of usage because it
depends on several factors.
The period of usage is prolonged by:
– Hand protection (wearing warm
gloves)
– Work breaks
The period of usage is shortened by:
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