Wear face protection and make sure it is a good
fit. Face protection alone is not sufficient to pro‐
tect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Carry the unit properly balanced by the shaft or
loop handle.
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not smoke.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid
fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
After refueling, close the fuel cap as
tightly as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there
is a fuel leak – serious or fatal burns could result!
2.4 Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual:
–
Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
–
Use only an approved combination of cutting
attachment, deflector, handle and harness. All
parts must be assembled properly and
securely. To reduce the risk of injury, never
use metal cutting attachments!
–
Slide control / stop switch must move easily to
STOP or 0
–
Throttle trigger lockout (if installed) and throttle
trigger must move easily – the throttle trigger
must return to the idle position automatically
–
Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a
loose boot may cause sparking that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire!
–
Check cutting attachment for correct and
secure assembly and good condition
–
Check safety devices (e. g., deflector for cut‐
ting attachments) for damage and/or wear.
Always replace damaged parts. Never operate
the unit with a damaged deflector
–
Never attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices
–
Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – this is important for safe control of
the machine
–
Adjust the harness and handle(s) to suit your
height and reach
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not
operate your power tool if it is damaged or not
properly assembled!
To prepare for emergencies when using a har‐
ness: Practice setting down the machine quickly.
To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to
the ground when practicing.
English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
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