Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual page 12

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￭ Before switching on your trimmer, take the following steps
to reduce the risk of personal injury from thrown objects,
loss of control or inadvertent contact:
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
trimmer, @ 15.1.
– Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground.
5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer:
– Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the trimmer firmly with both hands when
you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,
keeping the handles cradled between your thumb
and forefinger (see illustration).
– Position the trimmer in such a way that all parts of
your body are clear of the cutting attachment
whenever the motor is running.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of
control or thrown objects when trimming:
– Keep the mowing head at ground level, parallel to
the ground. Use above ground level or with the
cutting attachment perpendicular to the ground
exposes more of the cutting attachment and may be
more difficult to control, increasing the risk of injury.
￭ Operating the trimmer with one hand may lead to loss of
control and is extremely dangerous. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the trimmer
with one hand.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper
footing and balance at all times:
– Do not work in wet grass or terrain.
– Take special care in overgrown terrain and always
watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps,
roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
– For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects
or vegetation that can increase the danger of
slipping, tripping or falling.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control:
– Never work on a ladder, on a roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Never operate the trimmer above waist height.
– Do not overreach.
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