Stihl FSE 52 Instruction Manual page 5

4 Safety Precautions
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► 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 rotat‐
ing cutting attachment during operation. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ There is a risk of the user coming into contact
with the cutting attachment or the line limiting
blade during cleaning and maintenance work
and when the cutting attachment is mounted
or removed. 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 Trimmer
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.
► Do not allow bystanders,
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children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the trimmer unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the trimmer.
■ The trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the
rain or a damp location may result in an elec‐
tric shock. This can result in injuries to the
user and may damage the trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp
location.
■ Electrical components of the trimmer can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
■ Persons may trip over the extension cable.
This can result in injuries and may damage the
trimmer.
► Lay the extension cable flat on the ground
and make sure it is easily visible.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The brushcutter is not damaged.
– The extension cable and its plug are not dam‐
aged.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and
deflector recommended in this user manual is
mounted.
– The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐
erly mounted.
– Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐
ter are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► Work only with an undamaged extension
cable and an undamaged plug.
► If the brushcutter is dirty or wet: Clean the
brushcutter and allow it to dry.
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