Stihl FSA 57 Instruction Manual page 8

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► 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.
4.6.5 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Charger is undamaged.
– Charger is clean and dry.
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.
► Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger's open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep
a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Switch off the trimmer and remove
the battery. Then remove the object causing
the blockage.
■ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
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► Stop work, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during opera‐
tion.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be thrown at high speed. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to
property.
► Clear away all foreign objects from the work
area.
■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.
4.8 Charging
WARNING
■ A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Do not cover the charger.
4.9 Connecting to Power Supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
– The connecting cable or extension cable is
damaged.
– Connecting cable plug or extension cable is
damaged.
– Wall outlet is not properly installed.
DANGER
■ Contact with live components can result in an
electric shock. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Check that the connecting cable, extension
cable and their plugs are not damaged.
If the connecting cable or extension
cable is damaged:
► Do not touch damaged areas.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
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4 Safety Precautions