Stihl FSA 56 - 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage; 8.1 Warnings and Instructions

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English 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
8.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the trimmer,
battery or charger. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– Never attempt to repair a damaged or broken
mowing head or cutting attachment. This may cause
broken parts to come off and result in serious or fatal
injuries.
– STIHL recommends that all repair or replacement
work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing
dealers.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before
inspecting or cleaning the charger.
– Regularly check the charger and ensure that the
insulation of the power supply cord and plug are in
good condition and show no signs of aging
(brittleness), wear or damage.
– Replace the charger if the power supply cord
becomes worn or damaged. The power supply cord
cannot be repaired or replaced.
￭ To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire:
– Keep the battery guides free of foreign matter. Clean
as necessary, @ 21.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the trimmer, battery and charger, and an increased risk
of fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage.
– Remove the battery from the trimmer before storing.
– Never store the trimmer and charger with the battery
inserted.
– Before storing, always unplug the charger from the
wall outlet and remove the battery.
– Store the trimmer, battery and charger indoors in a
dry, secure place out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized users.
– Never store the battery in the trimmer, in the charger
in a metal container or in a container with metal
objects (e.g., paper clips, nails, coins, keys).
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Remove the battery before inspecting
the trimmer or carrying out any cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, before
storing, and any other time the trimmer is
not in use.