4 Safety Precautions
■ The trimmer is not waterproof. Working in the rain or a
damp location may result in an electric shock. This can
result in injuries to the user and may damage the trimmer.
► Do not work in the rain or a damp location.
■ Electrical components of the trimmer can produce sparks.
Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily
combustible or explosive environment. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive
environment.
■ Persons may trip over the extension cable. This can result
in injuries and may damage the trimmer.
► Lay the extension cable flat on the ground and make
sure it is easily visible.
4.6
Safe Condition
4.6.1
Trimmer
The trimmer is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The trimmer is not damaged.
– The extension cable and its plug are not damaged.
– The trimmer is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.
– Cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this trimmer
are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
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WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.
► Work only with an undamaged extension cable and an
undamaged plug.
► If the trimmer is dirty or wet: Clean the trimmer and allow
it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:
Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your
trimmer.
► Never mount metal cutting attachments.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
trimmer.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the trimmer's openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2
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.
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