Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a power tool
power head and shaft
equipped with an edger
attachment is a high-
speed power tool, special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manuals and
the safety precautions for
your basic power tool and
your edger attachment
periodically. Careless or
improper use may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
As more fully explained later in these
Safety Precautions, to reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure your unit is
equipped with the proper handle,
harness (if applicable) and deflector.
Use only cutting attachments that are
specifically authorized by STIHL for use
on your basic power tool model.
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WARNING
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manuals for your
power tool power head and shaft and
edger attachment. Be sure that anyone
using it understands the information
contained in these manuals.
WARNING
The use of this machine may be
hazardous. If the rotating blade comes in
contact with your body, it will cut you.
When it comes in contact with solid
foreign objects such as rocks or bits of
metal, it may 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
blades, may result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or bystanders.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
an edger when cutting in stony areas.
Use your power tool power head and
shaft equipped with the edger
attachment only for edging in grass,
weeds and soft green plants.
WARNING
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the machine.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
power tool run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
edgers. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your basic power
tool and your edger attachment
instruction manuals for a description of
the controls and the function of the parts
of your model.
Safe use of a power tool involves
1.
the operator
2.
the power tool
3.
the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
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