Work Area And Surroundings; Safe Condition - Stihl FR 230 Instruction Manual

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￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating cutting
attachment during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Wear footwear made of durable material.
► If you are using a metal cutting attachment:
Wear steel-toed safety boots.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting
attachment or line limiting blade during cleaning and
maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or
stumble. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
5.5

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.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals
15m (50ft)
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.
￭ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler while the
engine is running. Hot exhaust gas can ignite easily
flammable materials and cause a fire.
► Keep exhaust gas well away from easily flammable
materials.
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5.6

Safe Condition

5.6.1 Trimmer
The trimmer is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The trimmer is not damaged.
– There is no fuel leaking from the trimmer.
– The fuel tank cap is closed.
– The trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.
– Cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this trimmer
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly, safety devices may
be rendered inoperative and fuel leaks may occur. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.
► If fuel is leaking from the trimmer: Do not use the
trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If the trimmer is dirty: Clean the trimmer.
► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
trimmer.
5 Safety Precautions
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