8. Don't Force Trimmer –
It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
9. Don't Overreach –
Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10. Stay Alert –
Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate
trimmer when you are tired.
11. Store Trimmer Indoors –
When not in use, trimmer should be
stored indoors in a dry, and high,
locked place with battery removed
and retaining latch on ƒ – out of
reach of children.
12. Maintain Trimmer With Care –
Keep cutting attachment clean for
best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
changing accessories. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
13. Check Damaged Parts –
Before further use of the trimmer, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
14. Keep Guards In Place And In
Working Order
FSA 65, FSA 85
15. Keep Hands And Feet Away From
Cutting Area And Cutting
Attachment
16. Replacement Parts –
When servicing, use only identical
STIHL replacement parts
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because this trimmer is a
high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool and is battery-
powered, 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, never
attempt to use a metal blade or rigid
polymer blade.
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