► In case of contact with the skin: Wash
affected areas with plenty of water and
soap.
►
In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical advice.
■
The trimmer’s ignition system produces
sparks. Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or
an explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
►
Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The trimmer can be damaged if it is run on a
fuel mixture consisting of unsuitable gasoline
or an unsuitable two-stroke engine oil or if an
incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil is used.
►
Mix the fuel as described in this instruction
manual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate if it is stored for a long period.
The trimmer can be damaged if it is used with
a fuel mix that has become separated.
►
Before refueling the trimmer: Thoroughly
mix the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 2 years).
4.8 Operation
WARNING
■
If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the trimmer. This can
result in serious injuries.
►
Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► If the cutting attachment is touching the
ground or objects: Do not start the engine.
■
The slide control is in position for
engine starts. Engine RPM in posi‐
tion is higher than idle speed and the
cutting attachment may rotate as soon as the
engine runs. This can result in serious injuries.
►
Do not touch the cutting attachment.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user can lose control of
the trimmer, stumble or fall and be seriously
injured.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.
►
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the trimmer is a well ventilated
location,
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■
The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
■ The user will not be able to control the trimmer
properly if it is operated with the slide control
in position
. This can result in serious
injuries.
►
Check that the slide control is in position
during operation.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attach‐
ment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Shut off the engine. Then remove
the object causing the blockage.
■
The machine can be damaged if you open the
throttle while the cutting attachment is blocked
by an object.
►
Shut off the engine. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
■ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
►
Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during opera‐
tion.
► Wear gloves.
English 4 Safety Precautions
8 0458-500-0121-B
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