Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 86 R Notice D'emploi

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■ Using the brushcutter or the battery for purpo‐
ses for which they were not designed can
cause serious or fatal injuries and material
damage.
► Use the brushcutter as described in this
User Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual or the User Manual for the STIHL
AR battery.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the trimmer and battery. The user or
other persons may sustain serious or fatal
injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the trimmer or battery are passed on to
another person: Always give them the
instruction manual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the trimmer and battery. If the
user's physical, sensory or mental abil‐
ity is restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer and battery.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the trim‐
mer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
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► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear face protection.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the brushcutter. Users not wearing
suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the rotat‐
ing cutting attachment during operation. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ There is a risk of the user coming into contact
with the cutting attachment or the line limiting
blade during cleaning and maintenance work
and when the cutting attachment is mounted
or removed. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the brushcutter or fly‐
ing debris. This may result in serious injury to
bystanders, children and animals and damage
to property.
► Do not allow bystanders,
15m (50ft)
► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the brushcutter unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the brushcutter.
4 Safety Precautions
children or animals within 15
meters of the work area.
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