Stihl FSA 90 R Instruction Manual - Page 6

English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because this trimmer is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool and is batterypowered, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. The terminology utilized in this manual when referring to the power tool reflects the types of cutting attachments that may be mounted on it. The term "trimmer" is used to designate an FSA unit that is equipped with a nylon line head. WARNING As more fully explained later in these Safety Precautions, to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your unit is equipped with the proper handle and deflector for the type of cutting attachment you are using. Use only cutting attachments that are specifically authorized by STIHL for use on your FSA model. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from loss of control and/or blade contact, never attempt to use a metal blade or rigid polymer blade. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations. WARNING Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. WARNING The use of this machine may be hazardous. If the rotating line comes in contact with your body, it may cut you. When it comes in contact with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of metal, it may fling them directly or by ricochet in the direction of bystanders or the operator. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment. Thrown objects, including broken heads, may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Use your trimmer equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass and similar material. WARNING Do not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the machine. WARNING Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your power tool run unattended. When it is not in use (e.g. during a work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it. To do this, move retaining latch to ƒ and remove the battery from the power tool. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL trimmers. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. Always remove the battery and move retaining latch to ƒ before transporting, storing or carrying out any work on the power tool. This avoids the risk of the motor starting unintentionally. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements. Safe use of a trimmer involves 1. the operator 2. the power tool 3. the use of the power tool. 4 FSA 90 R