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4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL FSA 57 trimmer is designed for mowing grass.
The trimmer must not be used in the rain.
The STIHL AK battery supplies power to the trimmer.
The STIHL AL 101 charger recharges the STIHL AK battery.
WARNING
■ Batteries and chargers not explicitly approved for the
trimmer by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the trimmer with a STIHL AK battery.
► Recharge the STIHL AK battery with a
STIHL AL 101, AL 300 or AL 500 charger.
■ Using the trimmer, battery or the charger for purposes for
which they were not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries, and damage to property may occur.
► Use the trimmer, charger and battery as described in
this instruction manual.
4.3
The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer, battery and charger. The user or other persons
may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► If you pass the trimmer, battery and charger on to
another person: Always give them the instruction
manual.
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► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical
condition and mental health to operate
and work with the trimmer, battery and
charger. If the user's physical, sensory
or mental ability is restricted, he or she
may work only under the supervision of
or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user is able to recognize and assess the risks
involved in using the trimmer, battery and charger.
– The user must be of legal age or is being
trained in a trade under supervision in
accordance with national rules and
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL 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.
4 Safety Precautions
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