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bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m)
away,
To reduce the risk of injury or property
damage from unintended activation,
remove the battery any time the trim‐
mer is not in use,
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose the trimmer to rain, water
or excessive moisture. Store it indoors.
If it is exposed to rain or very damp
conditions, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer before further
operation,
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire or electric
shock, keep the charger dry. Protect it
from rain, water, liquids and damp con‐
ditions. For indoor use only,
Never use metal blades on this
trimmer,
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from fire, explosion
or burns, including chemical burns, do
not disassemble, crush, drop, damage
or heat the battery above 212 °F
(100 °C). Never expose it to fire or
incinerate,
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
property damage from a short circuit,
fire or explosion, keep the battery dry.
Protect it from rain, water, liquids and
damp conditions. Never immerse the
battery in water or other liquids,
4.2
Deflectors for Mowing Heads
The following symbols may be found on deflec‐
tors designed for use with mowing heads:
The deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with the AutoCut and DuroCut
mowing head.
Deflector for AutoCut and PolyCut Mowing Head
The deflector may be used in combina‐
tion with the AutoCut, PolyCut and the
DuroCut mowing head.
Deflector for AutoCut Mowing Head
The deflector must not be used in com‐
bination with the PolyCut mowing
head.
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5.6.4.
5.6.
5.5.
7.
5.6.4.
6.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
General Safety Warnings and
Instructions
This section contains the prescribed general
safety warnings and instructions for handheld,
motor-operated electric trimmers. Additional
important warnings and instructions are provided
in subsequent sections of this manual.
WARNING
■ When using electric trimmers, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and per‐
sonal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE TRIMMER!
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
trimmers in damp or wet locations.
2) Don't Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away – All bystanders should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. made of
leather or other wear resistant material) and
substantial footwear are recommended when
6.
working outdoors. Wear protective hair cov‐
ering to contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry
trimmer with finger on the trigger switch. Be
sure the trimmer is off when inserting the
battery.
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,
locked place out of reach of children with the
battery removed.
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