Stihl FS 461 C-M - During Operation; Using the Trimmer; Brushcutter

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English 14 During Operation
Stopping the Engine
► Start the engine, @ 11.1.
► Depress the stop switch.
The engine should stop.
► If the engine does not stop, move the choke lever to
position and have the unit repaired before use.
14.1 Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter
WARNING
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection, when operating your
trimmer, @ 5.4. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away
from the work area, @ 5.7.5. Work carefully and maintain
proper control of the trimmer, @ 5.7.3.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the cutting attachment, @ 5.7.3. Do not touch
the cutting attachment while the engine is running. Never
touch the moving cutting attachment with your hand or any
part of your body, @ 5.7.5.
The trimmer / brushcutter is designed for two-handed
operation.
Mowing with a Mowing Head, Grass Cutting Blade or Brush
Knife
► When working with a mowing head, swing the unit back
and forth carefully in a controlled manner parallel to the
ground, as depicted in Illustration A, above.
► When working with a grass cutting blade or brush knife,
sweep the unit in a controlled pattern parallel to the
ground as depicted in Illustration B, above.
► Move forward slowly, keeping two hands on the unit at all
times.
Cutting Wild Growth and Scrub with a Brush Knife
► To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush
knife down onto the growth to achieve a chopping effect.
Keep the brush knife below waist height at all times.
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