Clothing And Equipment; Work Area And Surroundings - Stihl FSA 57 Notice D'emploi

4 Safety Precautions
servicing dealer or other
experienced user before
working with the trimmer for
the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence
of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.4

Clothing and equipment

WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses are tested in
accordance with EN 166 or national
regulations and available commer‐
cially with the corresponding mark‐
ing.
► Wear face protection.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation.
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the brushcutter. Users not wearing
suitable clothing are at risk of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the rotat‐
ing cutting attachment during operation. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Wear robust footwear.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ There is a risk of the user coming into contact
with the cutting attachment or the line limiting
blade during cleaning and maintenance work
and when the cutting attachment is mounted
or removed. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant mate‐
rial.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-
grip soles.
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4.5

Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Brushcutter
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the brushcutter and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. Bystanders, children and ani‐
mals may be seriously injured and property
may be damaged.
► Keep bystanders, children
15m (50ft)
► Maintain a distance of 15 m from objects.
► Do not leave the brushcutter unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
brushcutter.
■ The brushcutter is not waterproof. If you work
in the rain or in a damp environment, an elec‐
tric shock may occur. The user may be injured
and the brushcutter may be damaged.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp
environment.
■ Electrical components of the brushcutter can
produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires and
explosions in a flammable or explosive envi‐
ronment. This can result in serious injuries or
death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or
in an explosive environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seri‐
ously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away
from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the
battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
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and animals at a distance of
15 m from the working area.
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