Stihl FSA 90 Instruction Manual page 32

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► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be thrown at high speed. Per‐
sons may be injured or property damaged.
► Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
■ If the rotating cutting attachment makes con‐
tact with a hard object, sparks may occur and
the cutting attachment may be damaged.
Sparks can cause fires in a flammable envi‐
ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not use in a flammable environment.
► Make sure the cutting attachment is in a
safe condition.
■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. They may cause serious injury to per‐
sons.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.
■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic
and forget to take off the carrying system. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
4.8 Reactive Forces
Kickout can be caused for the following reasons:
– The shaded area or the black area of the rotat‐
ing metal cutting attachment comes into con‐
tact with a solid object and is suddenly braked.
– The rotating metal cutting attachment gets
pinched in the cut.
The risk of kickout is greatest in the black area.
WARNING
■ These situations can abruptly decelerate or
stop rotation of the cutting attachment and
cause the cutting attachment to be thrown to
the right or in the direction of the user (black
arrow). The user can lose control of the trim‐
mer. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands.
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► Use the working techniques described in
this instruction manual.
► Do not use the black area for cutting.
► Use a combination of cutting attachment,
deflector and carrying system recommen‐
ded in this instruction manual.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment cor‐
rectly.
► Cut with the motor running at full speed.
4.9 Transporting
4.9.1 Trimmer
WARNING
■ The trimmer may turn over or shift during
transport. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Push the retaining latch into position .
► Remove the battery.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit
the transport guard.
► Secure the trimmer with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.10 Storing
4.10.1 Brushcutter
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a brushcutter Children may be
seriously injured.
► Move the retaining latch to the
4 Safety Precautions
position.
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