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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
TRIMMER!
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use trimmers in
damp or wet locations.
2) Don't Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away – All bystanders should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Heavy-duty work
gloves (e.g. made of leather or other wear resistant
material) and substantial footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Tool – Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry trimmer with
finger on the trigger switch. Be sure the trimmer is off
when inserting the connecting cord.
8) Don't Force Trimmer – It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
9) Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
10)Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate trimmer when you are tired.
11)Store Trimmer Indoors – When not in use, trimmer should
be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of
children with the battery removed.
12)Maintain Trimmer With Care – Keep cutting attachment
clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
13)Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
14)Inspect the connecting cord periodically and, if damaged,
have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
15)Keep guards in place and in working order.
16)Keep metal cutting blades sharp.
17)Keep hands and feet away from cutting area and cutting
attachment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5.2
Introduction
WARNING
■ Use of this machine may be hazardous. If the rotating line
or blade comes in contact with your body, it will cut you.
When it comes in contact with solid foreign objects such
as rocks, glass or bits of metal, it may throw or fling them
directly or by ricochet in the direction of bystanders or the
operator. Striking such objects could damage the cutting
attachment and may cause blades to crack, chip or break.
Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, may
result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders. As more fully explained later in this manual,
to reduce the risk of personal injury:
– Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper
handle, harness and deflector for the type of cutting
attachment you are using.
– Use only cutting attachments that are specifically
authorized by STIHL for use on your trimmer model.
■ Do not lend or rent your trimmer without the instruction
manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the
information contained in this manual. Have your dealer
show you how to operate your trimmer. Observe all
applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances.
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