Stihl FSA 86 R Instruction Manual - Page 9

Operator, Personal Protective Equipment

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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ This power tool may be powered by a STIHL AP series battery. Alternatively, it may be powered by a STIHL AR series backpack battery in combination with an AP Adapter. Batteries, chargers and other accessories are sold separately. 5.3 Operator WARNING ■ Working with the trimmer can be strenuous. The operator must be in good physical condition and mental health. To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of control: - Check with your doctor before using the trimmer if you have any health condition that may be aggravated by strenuous work. - Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.) that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or judgment. - Be alert. Do not operate the trimmer when you are tired. Take a break if you become tired. - Do not permit minors to use the trimmer. ■ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this trimmer should not interfere with a pacemaker. - However, persons with a pacemaker or other implanted medical device should consult their physician and device manufacturer before operating this trimmer. English 5.4 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ■ Even a properly installed and adjusted deflector may not protect the operator from all foreign objects thrown or flung by the cutting attachment. Thrown objects may also ricochet and strike the operator. To reduce the risk of personal injury: - Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection. ■ Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair, clothing or apparel make contact with the moving cutting attachment or otherwise become entangled in the components of the trimmer. To reduce the risk of severe personal injury: - Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that also allows complete freedom of movement. - Wear overalls or long pants made of heavy material to help protect your legs. Do not wear shorts. - Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that could be caught on branches, brush or the moving cutting attachment. - Secure hair above shoulder level before starting work. ■ To reduce the risk of eye injury: - Always wear goggles or close-fitting protective glasses with adequate side protection that are impact-rated and marked as complying with ANSI Z87 "+". - If there is a risk of facial injury, STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your goggles or protective glasses. - Wear an approved protective helmet when there is a risk of head injury. ■ Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure footing and reduce the risk of injury while working: 0458-833-8621-A 7

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0458-833-8621-A
7
English
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This power tool may be powered by a STIHL AP series
battery. Alternatively, it may be powered by a STIHL
AR series backpack battery in combination with an
AP Adapter.
Batteries, chargers and other accessories are sold
separately.
5.3
Operator
WARNING
Working with the trimmer can be strenuous. The operator
must be in good physical condition and mental health. To
reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of
control:
Check with your doctor before using the trimmer if
you have any health condition that may be
aggravated by strenuous work.
Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence
of any substance (drug, alcohol or medication, etc.)
that might impair vision, balance, dexterity or
judgment.
Be alert. Do not operate the trimmer when you are
tired. Take a break if you become tired.
Do not permit minors to use the trimmer.
According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric
motor of this trimmer should not interfere with a
pacemaker.
However, persons with a pacemaker or other
implanted medical device should consult their
physician and device manufacturer
before operating
this trimmer.
5.4
Personal Protective Equipment
WARNING
Even a properly installed and adjusted deflector may not
protect the operator from all foreign objects thrown or
flung by the cutting attachment. Thrown objects may also
ricochet and strike the operator. To reduce the risk of
personal injury:
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection.
Loss of control and severe cut injuries may result if hair,
clothing or apparel make contact with the moving cutting
attachment or otherwise become entangled in the
components of the trimmer. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury:
Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, flared
or cuffed pants, jewelry and any other apparel that
could be caught on branches, brush or the moving
cutting attachment.
Secure hair above shoulder level before starting
work.
To reduce the risk of eye injury:
If there is a risk of facial injury, STIHL recommends
that you also wear a face shield or face screen over
your goggles or protective glasses.
Wear an approved protective helmet when there is a
risk of head injury.
Good footing is very important. To help maintain a secure
footing and reduce the risk of injury while working:
Wear sturdy and snug-fitting clothing that
also allows complete freedom of
movement.
Wear overalls or long pants made of
heavy material to help protect your legs.
Do not wear shorts.
Always wear goggles or close-fitting
protective glasses with adequate side
protection that are impact-rated and
marked as complying with ANSI Z87 "+".