General Safety Warnings And Instructions For The Following Stihl Kombitools: Fs-Km Trimmer / Brushcutter, Fcs-Km Lawn Edger And Bf-Km; Cultivator With Pick Tines - Stihl KMA 130 R Instruction Manual

6 General Power Tool Safety Warnings and Instructions
terminal to another. Do not store it in a metal container.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire or explosion.
￭ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation, chemical burns or respiratory illness from
inhalation.
￭ Do not use a battery or power tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion and risk
of injury or property damage.
￭ Do not expose a battery or the power tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 212 °F (100 °C) may cause fire and explosion.
￭ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery outside of the ambient temperature range
specified. Charging improperly or outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of
fire.
￭ Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only authorized replacement parts. This will help
maintain the safety and performance of the product.
￭ Do not modify or attempt to repair the power tool or the
battery pack. Follow the instructions for use and care.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6.2 General Safety Warnings and Instructions for
the Following STIHL KombiTools: FS-KM
Trimmer / Brushcutter, FCS-KM Lawn Edger
and BF-KM Cultivator with Pick Tines
This section contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated
electric trimmers, lawn edgers and cultivators contained in
UL 82. Additional important warnings and instructions are
provided in subsequent sections of this manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electric trimmers, lawn edgers or cultivators,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
TRIMMER, LAWN EDGER OR CULTIVATOR!
￭ Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use trimmer, lawn
edger or cultivator in damp or wet locations.
￭ Don't Use In Rain.
￭ Keep Children Away – All bystanders should be kept at a
distance from work area.
￭ Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work
gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) and substantial footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
￭ Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
￭ Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
￭ Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry trimmer, lawn
edger or cultivator with your finger on the trigger switch.
Be sure the trimmer, lawn edger or cultivator is off before
inserting the connecting cord.
￭ Don't Force Trimmer, Lawn Edger or Cultivator – It will do
the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
￭ Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
￭ Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate trimmer, lawn edger or cultivator
when you are tired.
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