Intended Use; Operator - Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual

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5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry trimmer with
finger on the trigger switch.
8) Don't 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.
9) Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
10)Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate trimmer when you are tired.
11)Store Trimmer Indoors – When not in use, trimmer should
be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of
children with the battery removed.
12)Maintain Trimmer With Care – Keep cutting attachment
clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13)Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
14)Keep guards in place and in working order.
15)Keep hands and feet away from cutting area and cutting
attachment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.2

Intended Use

WARNING
￭ This trimmer is designed for light-duty cutting of grass and
similar material in yards and gardens around the home.
Use of the trimmer for operations different than intended
could result in serious injury or death.
– Use the trimmer only for light-duty trimming tasks
around the home and garden.
– Cut grass and similar material only. Do not use the
trimmer for cutting brush, shrubs, bushes or other
types of heavy vegetation.
– Do not use it for any other purposes. Misuse may
result in personal injury or property damage,
including damage to the trimmer.
￭ The STIHL AK series battery is designed for use only with
compatible STIHL power tools.
￭ The STIHL AL series charger is designed for charging
STIHL AK and AP series batteries only.
￭ Improper use could result in personal injury or property
damage.
– Use the trimmer, battery and charger only as
described in this manual.
5.3

Operator

WARNING
￭ Working with the trimmer can be strenuous. The operator
must be in good physical condition and mental health. To
reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of
control:
– Check with your doctor before using the trimmer if
you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
– Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence
of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.)
that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or
judgment.
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