4 Safety Precautions
► Do not allow bystanders, children
15m (50ft)
or animals within 15 meters of the
work area.
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.
► Do not leave the brushcutter unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the
brushcutter.
■ Electrical components of the brushcutter can produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Trimmer
The trimmer is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The trimmer is not damaged.
– The trimmer is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.
– Cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this trimmer
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
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WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.
► If the trimmer is dirty: Clean the trimmer.
► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
trimmer.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the trimmer's openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2
Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Line
limiting blade and skirt are correctly fitted.
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