FR 130 T
English
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During Operation
In the event of impending danger or in 
an emergency, switch off the engine 
immediately by moving the slide control 
/ stop switch to STOP or 0.
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown 
objects, do not allow any other persons 
within a radius of 15 meters of your own 
position. To reduce the risk of damage 
to property, also maintain this distance 
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
The correct engine idle speed is 
important to ensure that the cutting 
attachment stops rotating when you let 
go of the throttle trigger. Check and 
correct the idle speed setting regularly. If 
the cutting attachment continues to 
rotate when the engine is idling, have 
the machine checked by your servicing 
dealer. STIHL recommends an 
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Take special care in slippery conditions 
(ice, wet ground, snow), on slopes or 
uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree 
stumps which could cause you to trip or 
stumble.
Make sure you always have good 
balance and secure footing.
Never work on a ladder or in a tree.
Never operate your power tool with one 
hand.
Be particularly alert and cautious when 
wearing hearing protection because 
your ability to hear warnings (shouts, 
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a 
break in good time to avoid tiredness or 
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight 
conditions and only when visibility is 
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger 
others.
Ensure proper ventilation when working 
in trenches, hollows or other confined 
locations. This reduces the risk of 
serious or fatal injury from breathing 
toxic fumes.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop 
work immediately in the event of 
nausea, headache, visual disturbances 
(e.g. reduced field of vision), problems 
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in 
ability to concentrate. Apart from other 
possibilities, these symptoms may be 
caused by an excessively high 
concentration of exhaust gases in the 
work area.
Operate your power tool so that it 
produces a minimum of noise and 
emissions – do not run the engine 
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine 
only when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke 
while operating or standing near your 
power tool. Note that combustible fuel 
vapor may escape from the fuel system.
The dusts, vapor and smoke produced 
during operation may be dangerous to 
health. If the work area is very dusty or 
smoky, wear a respirator.
If your power tool is subjected to 
unusually high loads for which it was not 
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), 
always check that it is in good condition 
before continuing work – see also 
"Before Starting".
Check the fuel system in particular for 
leaks and make sure the safety devices 
are working properly. Do not continue 
operating your power tool if it is 
damaged. In case of doubt, consult your 
servicing dealer.
Do not operate your power tool in the 
starting throttle position – engine speed 
cannot be controlled in this position.