Stihl FSA 60 R Notice D'emploi page 8

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► Remove the battery before assem‐
bling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, main‐
taining or storing the trimmer, and
any other time it is not in use.
► Never leave the trimmer unattended when
the battery is inserted.
► Never store the battery in the trimmer.
■ Before switching on your trimmer, take the fol‐
lowing steps to reduce the risk of personal
injury from thrown objects, loss of control or
inadvertent contact with the cutting attach‐
ment:
► Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear
of you and all other obstructions and
objects, including the ground.
► Read and follow the instructions on switch‐
ing on the trimmer,
5.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control
your trimmer:
► Keep the handles clean and dry at all times.
Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil,
grease and resin.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Always hold the trimmer firmly with both
hands when you are working. One hand on
the gripping surface of the control handle
and the other hand on the loop handle.
► Wrap your fingers tightly around the han‐
dles, keeping the handles cradled between
your thumb and forefinger (see illustration).
► Position the trimmer in such a way that all
parts of your body are clear of the cutting
attachment whenever the battery is inser‐
ted.
■ Working with the cutting attachment above
ground level or perpendicular to the ground
increases the risk of severe injury from thrown
objects. It also exposes more of the cutting
attachment and makes the trimmer more diffi‐
cult to control, increasing the risk of injury. To
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
loss of control or thrown objects when trim‐
ming:
► Keep the cutting attachment at ground
level, parallel to the ground.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
ries to the operator or bystanders from contact
with the cutting attachment:
► Keep hands, feet and other body
parts away from the cutting attach‐
ment.
► Never touch a moving cutting attach‐
ment with your hand or any other
part of your body
► Do not touch the cutting attachment while
the battery is inserted.
■ Operating the trimmer with one hand may lead
to loss of control and is extremely dangerous.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Never attempt to operate the trimmer
with one hand.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut inju‐
ries to the operator or bystanders from loss of
control, keep proper footing and balance at all
times:
► Make sure you have good balance and a
secure footing at all times.
► Take special care in overgrown or wet ter‐
rain and always watch for hidden obstacles
such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes
and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling.
► Be extremely cautious when working on
slopes or uneven ground.
► For better footing, always clear away fallen
branches, scrub, cuttings and other mate‐
rial, objects or vegetation that can increase
the danger of slipping, tripping or falling.
► Never operate the trimmer above waist
height.
► Do not overreach.
■ The trimmer should be balanced for proper
control and less fatigue during operation.
► Adjust the position of the loop handle to
achieve and maintain a comfortable and
effective working position,
5.6.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
■ Operate your trimmer only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
► Postpone the work if the weather is windy,
foggy, rainy or inclement.
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