Stihl FSA 200.0 R Notice D'emploi page 13

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of
serious personal injury or death.
► Never operate a trimmer / brushcutter that
is modified, damaged, improperly main‐
tained or not completely and securely
assembled.
► Always check your unit for proper condition
and operation before starting work, particu‐
larly the retaining latch, trigger switch lock‐
out, trigger switch, deflector, harness and
cutting attachment.
► Ensure that the retaining latch, trigger
switch lockout and trigger switch move
freely and spring back into place when
released. The trigger switch must not
engage until the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
► Never attempt to modify or override the
controls or safety devices in any way.
► The cutting attachment must engage only
when the battery is inserted, the retaining
latch is once pushed forward and the trigger
switch lockout and trigger switch are
depressed.
► If your trimmer / brushcutter or any part,
including the battery, is damaged or does
not function properly, take it to your author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the
unit until the problem has been corrected.
■ Before inserting the battery:
► Check the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment for corrosion or other foreign
matter. 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 power tool,
■ To help reduce the risk of serious personal
injury or death from unintentional starting:
► Release the trigger switch and trigger
switch lockout before inserting the battery.
► Never carry the unit with your finger on the
trigger switch.
► Release the trigger switch before removing
the battery.
► Remove the battery before assem‐
bling, transporting, adjusting,
inspecting, cleaning, servicing, main‐
taining or storing the trimmer / brush‐
cutter, and any other time it is not in
use.
► Never leave the power tool unattended
when the battery is inserted.
► Never store the battery in the trimmer /
brushcutter.
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■ Before switching on your trimmer / brushcut‐
ter, take the following steps to reduce the risk
of personal injury from thrown objects, loss of
control or inadvertent contact with the cutting
attachment:
► 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 / brushcutter,
6.6.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer /
Brushcutter
WARNING
■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control
your trimmer / brushcutter:
► Keep the handles clean and dry at all times.
Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil,
grease and resin.
■ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter 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 control:
► Never attempt to operate the trim‐
mer / brushcutter with one hand.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to
the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐
trol:
► Always hold the power tool firmly with both
hands when you are working.
► Wrap your fingers tightly around the han‐
dles, keeping the handles cradled between
your thumb and forefinger (see illustration
below).
► Position the power tool so that all parts of
your body are clear of the cutting attach‐
ment whenever the battery is inserted.
► The operator must use a harness as
instructed in this manual,
When the unit is mounted with a metal cutting
■
attachment, the operator must take special
precautions to reduce the risk of severe injury
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