Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 56 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating cutting
attachment during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting
attachment or line limiter blade during cleaning and
maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Trimmer
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the trimmer or flying debris. Innocent
bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
15m (50ft)
within 15 meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
￭ The trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
￭ The trimmer's electric motor may produce sparks. Sparks
may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible
or explosive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
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4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Keep children away.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store your battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.5.3 Charger
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a charger or electric current. Children may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► Keep children away from the work area.
￭ The charger is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
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