► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
tery to dry, 20.6.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery’s open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
►
Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■
A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
►
If the battery smells unusual or emits
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
►
If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.6.5 Charger
The charger is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–
Charger is undamaged.
–
Charger is clean and dry.
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.
►
Do not use a damaged charger.
► If the charger is dirty or wet: Clean the
charger and allow it to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the charger.
► Never insert objects in the charger’s open‐
ings.
► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■
In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work carefully and calmly.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
► If you feel tired, take a break.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This may result in serious injury to the
user.
►
Do not touch the rotating cutting attach‐
ment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Switch off the brushcutter and
remove the battery. Only then should you
remove the object.
■
If the behavior of the trimmer changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. There is a risk of serious
injury to people and damage to property.
►
Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur during brushcutter oper‐
ation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be thrown at high speed. Per‐
sons may be injured or property damaged.
►
Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
■ If the rotating cutting attachment makes con‐
tact with a hard object, sparks may occur and
the cutting attachment can be damaged.
Sparks can cause fires in a flammable envi‐
ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured and property may be damaged.
►
Do not use the tool in a flammable environ‐
ment.
► Make sure the cutting attachment is in a
safe condition.
■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. There is a risk of serious injury to per‐
sons.
►
Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.
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