Safe Condition - Stihl ASA 85 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ 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 the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery 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.
4.6

Safe Condition

4.6.1 Pruning Shears
The pruning shears are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The pruning shears are not damaged.
– The pruning shears are clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– The cutting blade and anvil blade are correctly fitted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for these
pruning shears are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
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WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with undamaged pruning shears.
► If the pruning shears are dirty: Clean the pruning
shears.
► Do not modify the pruning shears.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
pruning shears.
► Make sure the cutting and anvil blades are properly
mounted.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for these
pruning shears.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the pruning shears' openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2 Cutting and anvil blades
The cutting blade and anvil blade are in a safe condition if
the following points are observed:
– The cutting blade and anvil blade are not damaged.
– The cutting blade and anvil blade are not warped.
– The cutting blade and anvil blade move freely.
– The play between cutting and anvil blades is correct.
– The contact point between cutting and anvil blades is
correctly adjusted.
– The cutting blade is properly sharpened.
– The cutting blade is free from burrs.
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