Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 5

The user is responsible for accidents or
risks involving third parties or their
property.
Lend or rent your power tool only
together with this User Manual and only
to persons who are familiar with this
model and its operation.
The use of noise-emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
Anyone operating the machine must be
well rested, in good physical health and
in good mental condition. If you have
any condition that might be aggravated
by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a machine.
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition
system of your machine produces an
electromagnetic field of very low
intensity. This field may interfere with
some pacemakers. STIHL recommends
that persons with pacemakers consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer to reduce any health risk.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol or
drugs or medicines affecting their ability
to react must not operate a power tool.
Depending on the cutting attachment
fitted, use your tool only for cutting
grass, undergrowth and similar
materials.
Other uses are not permitted and may
lead to accidents or damage to the
machine. Never attempt to modify your
power tool in any way since this may
result in accidents or damage to the
machine.
Only use cutting attachments and
accessories that are explicitly approved
for this power tool model by STIHL or
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
are technically identical. If you have any
questions in this respect, consult your
dealer. Use only high-quality parts and
accessories. in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
The guard provided with your machine
may not protect the operator from all
foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire etc.)
ejected by the revolving cutting
attachment. Ejected objects may also
ricochet and strike the operator.
Clothing and equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be robust
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
close-fitting clothes such
as a boiler suit, not a
loose jacket.
Do not wear clothing which could
become trapped in wood, brush or
moving parts of the machine. Do not
wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry. Tie up
and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
Wear sturdy shoes with
non-slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear face protection and make sure it is
a good fit. Face protection alone is not
sufficient to protect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g.
ear defenders.
Wear sturdy protective
gloves made of a resist-
ant material (e.g.
leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective equipment.
Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Carry the unit properly balanced by the
shaft or loop handle.
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