Stihl FSA 90 Instruction Manual page 49

4 Safety Precautions
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.4 Metal Cutting Attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Metal cutting attachment and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
– Metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– Metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
– Metal cutting attachment is correctly sharpened.
– Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment have no
burrs.
WARNING
￭ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the metal cutting
attachment may come off and be thrown at high speed.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged metal cutting attachment or
damaged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
► Deburr the cutting edges with a file.
► Have the metal cutting attachment balanced by a STIHL
servicing dealer.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.5 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the following conditions
are met:
– The battery is not damaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is working and has not been modified.
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WARNING
￭ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe
condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
► Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the battery and allow
it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects
and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
￭ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid
contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
￭ A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual
odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not
use the battery and keep it away from flammable
materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery
using a fire extinguisher or water.
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