Stihl FSA 45 Notice D'emploi page 25

4 Safety Precautions
4.7.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– The line limiter blade is correctly installed.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► Work with a correctly installed line limiter
blade.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.7.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
If a Polycut mowing head with polymer blades
is used:
– The polymer blades are free of damage and
tears.
– The polymer blades are properly mounted.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
mowing head, mowing lines or polymer blades
may come off and be ejected at high speed.
They may cause serious injury to persons.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing
head.
► If a PolyCut mowing head with polymer
blades is used: Never work with damaged
polymer blades.
► Never use metal objects in place of the
nylon mowing lines or polymer blades.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.7.4 Charging Cable
The charging cable is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Charging cable is undamaged.
– Charging cable is clean and dry.
WARNING
■ If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
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tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Do not use a damaged charging cable.
► If the charging cable is dirty or wet: Clean
the charging cable and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the charging cable.
► Never bridge the charging
cable's contacts with metallic
objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charging cable.
4.8 Built-in Battery
WARNING
■ The built-in battery is not protected against all
ambient conditions. If the built-in battery is
exposed to certain ambient conditions, the
trimmer may catch fire or explode. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage
to property.
► Protect trimmer from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the trimmer into a fire.
► Use and store your trimmer at tem‐
peratures between 0°C and +50°C.
► Keep trimmer away from metallic objects.
► Protect the trimmer from rain and damp –
do not immerse it in fluids.
► Do not expose trimmer to high pressure.
► Do not expose trimmer to microwaves.
► Protect trimmer from chemicals and salts.
► Do not transport a damaged trimmer.
■ Fluid may escape from a damaged battery.
The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the
skin or eyes.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
► In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► If the trimmer smells unusual or emits
smoke: Do not use the trimmer and keep it
away from combustible substances.
► If the trimmer catches fire: Extinguish the
trimmer with a fire extinguisher or water.
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