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4.5.2
Charger
WARNING
■ Innocent bystanders and children are not aware of and
cannot assess the dangers of a charger or electric current.
Innocent bystanders, children and animals may be
seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the charger.
■ The charger is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the charger.
► Do not operate it in the rain or a damp
location.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in a dry place, indoors only.
► Do not operate the charger in an easily combustible or
explosive environment.
► Do not operate the charger on an easily combustible
surface.
► Use and store the charger at a temperature
between +5°C and +40°C.
■ Persons may trip over the connecting cable. This can
result in injuries and may damage the charger.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
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4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The brushcutter is not damaged.
– The brushcutter is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this user manual is mounted.
– The cutting attachment and deflector are properly
mounted.
– Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► If the brushcutter is dirty or wet: Clean the brushcutter
and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this user manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
brushcutter.
► Never mount metal cutting attachments.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► Never insert objects in the openings of the brushcutter.
4 Safety Precautions
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