Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FS 80 Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a brushcutter is
a high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, special safety
precautions must be
observed to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read and understand the
instruction manual before
using your brushcutter for
the first time and keep it in
a safe place for later
reference. Non-observance of the safety
precautions may result in serious or
even fatal injury.
Always observe local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have never used this brushcutter
model before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your brushcutter or attend a
special course of training in brushcutter
operation.
FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R
Minors should never be allowed to use a
brushcutter.
Bystanders, especially children, and
animals should not be allowed in the
area where a brushcutter is in use.
When the machine is not in use (work
break), shut it off so that it does not
endanger others and secure it against
unauthorized use.
The operator is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your brushcutter
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using your brushcutter
understands the information contained
in this manual.
You must be rested, healthy and in good
physical condition to operate a power
tool.
If you have any condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
brushcutter.
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your unit produces an
electromagnetic field of a very low
intensity. This field may interfere with
some pacemakers. To reduce health
risks of serious, STIHL recommends
that persons with pacemaker consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
Do not operate this power tool while
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment.
Depending on the cutting tool fitted, use
your brushcutter only for cutting grass,
wild growth, shrubs, scrub, bushes,
small diameter trees and similar
materials.
Do not use your brushcutter for any
other purpose since this may result in
accidents or damage to the machine.
Never attempt to modify your
brushcutter in any way since this may
also result in accidents or damage to the
machine.
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