Stihl FSE 60 Instruction Manual page 19

25 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
b) Thoroughly check the work area for wild ani‐
mals. Wild animals may be injured by the
machine when it is running.
c) Thoroughly search the work area and
remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects. Ejected parts may
cause injuries.
d) Always check that the cutting tool and the
cutting unit are not damaged before use.
Damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
e) Check the power cable and any extension
cables for signs of damage or aging before
use. If the power cable is damaged or worn
during use, turn off the machine and do not
touch the cable before you have disconnec‐
ted the mains plug. A damaged power or
extension cable may result in an electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Always keep the protective covers in their
f)
proper place. Protective covers must always
be ready for use and properly fastened. A
protective cover that is loose, damaged or
not functioning properly may result in injury.
g) Keep air inlet openings free from debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may cause
overheating or pose a fire hazard.
h) Wear eye protection and ear muffs. Wearing
suitable personal protective equipment will
reduce the risk of injury.
Always wear non-slip, protective shoes when
i)
operating the machine. Never work barefoot
or with open sandals. This will reduce the
risk of a foot injury due to contact with the
rotating cutting element.
j) When operating the machine, always wear
clothing that covers your legs, such as pants.
Contact with the rotating cutting element or
lines may cause injuries.
k) Keep bystanders away from the area where
the machine is operated. Ejected parts may
cause serious injuries.
Do not operate the machine higher than
l)
waist level. This will avoid unintended con‐
tact with the cutting element and will enable
better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
m) Do not operate the machine in wet grass.
Walk when you operate the machine, never
run. You will thereby reduce the risk of slip‐
ping or falling, which may result in injury.
n) Do not operate the machine on overly steep
slopes. This will reduce the risk of losing
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control, slipping or falling, which may result
in injury.
o) When working on slopes, always make sure
you have a firm footing; always work across
the slope, never up or down and always be
extremely careful when changing the direc‐
tion of work. This will reduce the risk of los‐
ing control, slipping or falling, which may
result in injury.
p) Keep all power cables away from the cutting
area. Power cables may be hidden in hedges
or bushes and may accidentally be damaged
or nicked by the cutting element.
q) Keep all parts of your body away from the
rotating cutting element or cutting lines.
Never remove any material from the machine
unless you have disconnected the machine
from the power supply. The rotating cutting
element or the cutting lines may result in
serious injuries.
r) When carrying the machine, always make
sure that it is turned off and turned away
from your body. Proper handling of the
machine will reduce the likelihood of acci‐
dental contact with the rotating cutting ele‐
ment or cutting lines.
s) Only use replacement cutting heads as well
as plastic cutting lines and elements accord‐
ing to the manufacturer's specifications.
Wrong spare parts may result in loss of con‐
trol, breakage or injuries.
t) Do not replace the plastic lines or blades
with metal wires or blades. Use of the
machine with cutting elements that are not
recommended may result in injuries.
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