Stihl FSA 60 R Notice D'emploi page 7

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ If the trimmer or battery is damaged, not work‐
ing properly, has been left outdoors and
exposed to rain or damp conditions, or drop‐
ped into water or other liquid, its components
may no longer function properly and safety
devices may be inoperative. To reduce the risk
of personal injury and property damage:
► Take the trimmer and battery to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be
checked before further operation.
■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifi‐
cally designed to match your trimmer and
meet safety and performance requirements.
Use of parts that are not authorized or
approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal
injury or property damage.
► STIHL recommends that only identical
STIHL replacement parts be used.
5.6 Using the Trimmer
5.6.1 Before Operation
WARNING
■ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in per‐
sonal injury and property damage.
► Use the trimmer only as described in this
instruction manual.
■ For proper assembly of the cutting attachment,
deflector and handle:
► Read and follow the instructions on mount‐
ing the cutting attachment, deflector and
handle, 12.
■ The cutting attachment and deflector must be
an approved combination. Before replacing:
► Read and follow the instructions on select‐
ing the proper cutting attachment and
deflector, 25.1.
■ The cutting attachment must be properly
installed and tightened before starting work.
Failure to use the proper parts to mount the
cutting attachment may cause the head to fly
off and seriously injure the operator or
bystanders.
► Never mount a cutting attachment to the
trimmer without the proper installation of all
required parts (e.g., nuts, screws, thrust
washer, thrust plate, etc.).
► Before starting work, inspect for loose parts
(nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked or dam‐
aged heads. Ensure the mowing head is
tightened firmly.
► Replace damaged or worn out heads
before using the power tool.
■ Using only the approved combination of cut‐
ting attachment and deflector is extremely
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important to maximize cutting performance
and reduce the risk of personal injury from
thrown objects or contact with the cutting
attachment:
► To reduce the risk of serious injury, never
use wire or metal-reinforced line or other
material in place of the recommended nylon
cutting line. Pieces of wire could break off
and be thrown at high speed toward the
operator or bystanders.
■ Using a trimmer that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction
and increase the risk of serious personal injury
or death.
► Never operate a trimmer that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not
completely and securely assembled.
► Always check your trimmer for proper con‐
dition and operation, particularly the retain‐
ing latch, Ergo-Lever, trigger switch, deflec‐
tor and cutting attachment.
► Ensure that the retaining latch, Ergo-Lever
and trigger switch move freely and spring
back into place when released. The trigger
switch must not engage until the retaining
latch is unlocked.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices.
► The cutting attachment must engage only
when the battery is inserted, the retaining
latch is unlocked and the Ergo-Lever and
trigger switch are depressed.
► If your trimmer or any part is damaged or
does not function properly, take it to your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not
use the trimmer until the problem has been
corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
► Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign
matter and keep clean.
► Never insert or use a malfunctioning, dam‐
aged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the trimmer,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury or death from unintentional starting:
► Be sure the retaining latch is in the locked
position before inserting the battery.
► Never carry the trimmer with your finger on
the trigger switch.
► Release the trigger switch before removing
the battery.
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