Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl Fsa 70.0 R Notice D'emploi

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– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
brushcutter, battery and charger.
– The user is an adult or is being trained
in an occupation under supervision
according to national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL authorized dealer or other expe‐
rienced user before working with the
brushcutter or using the charger for the
first time.
– The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you are unsure: Contact a STIHL author‐
ized dealer.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► 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.
► If your face may be injured during work,
STIHL recommends wearing a face protec‐
tion over the safety glasses.
► Wear long pants made of robust material.
■ Dust may 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 may be seriously injured.
► 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 pants made of robust 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 of robust material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
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► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
non-slip soles.
4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Brushcutter
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the brushcutter and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and property
may be damaged.
► Keep bystanders, children
15m (50ft)
► Maintain a distance of 15 m from objects.
► Do not leave the brushcutter unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
brushcutter.
■ The brushcutter is not waterproof. If you work
in the rain or in a damp environment, an elec‐
tric shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the brushcutter may be damaged.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the brushcutter can
produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires and
explosions in a flammable or explosive envi‐
ronment. This can result in serious injuries or
death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or
in an explosive environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
4 Safety Precautions
and animals at a distance of
15 m from the working area.
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