Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 65 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If the trimmer or battery are passed on to another
person: Always give them the instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the trimmer
and battery. If the user's physical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the trimmer and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a
trade under supervision in accordance with national
rules and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the trimmer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
￭ Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation.
This may result in injury to the user.
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► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► Wear face protection.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation. Whipped up
dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause
allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator mask.
￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the
brushcutter. Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk
of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
￭ The user may come into contact with the rotating cutting
attachment during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ The user may come into contact with the cutting
attachment or line limiting blade during cleaning and
maintenance work. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the trimmer or flying debris. Bystanders,
children and animals may be seriously injured and
damage to property may occur.
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