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General| Starter System | Recoil starter |
|---|---|
| Shaft Type | Solid |
| Recommended Cutting Attachment | Blade or line head |
| Ignition System | Electronic |
| Engine Type | 2-stroke gasoline engine |
Emphasizes hazards of clearing saws and need for proper understanding and use.
Advises wearing sound barriers to protect hearing from clearing saw noise.
Stresses wearing goggles and safety glasses with face shield for eye protection.
Warns against modifying the saw and using unauthorized attachments.
Covers safe practices for handling gasoline and fueling the clearing saw.
Warns about improper use causing serious or fatal injury.
Advises on safe placement of the saw when the catalytic converter is hot.
Warns about toxic exhaust fumes and operating in ventilated areas.
Advises caution when touching hot engine parts like the muffler.
Advises inspecting the area for solid objects before cutting.
Warns about kickout risk with rigid blades near obstacles.
Warns about serious injury risk from loose or improperly tightened blades.
Stresses using only identical STIHL replacement parts for safety.
Mandates stopping the engine before any maintenance or repair work.
Warns against welding or modifying damaged cutting tools due to shattering risk.
Advises checking spark plug boot connection to prevent arcing and fire.
Warns that a damaged clutch can cause rotation at idle, increasing injury risk.
Warns against using wire or metal-reinforced line due to shattering risk.
Warns against cutting woody materials with the grass blade.
Advises using the left side of the blade to avoid kickout with woody materials.
Warns that improper use can cause brush knife to crack, chip, or shatter.
Warns against cutting trees with large diameters due to risk of loss of control.
Explains kickout risk with circular saw blade and safe usage areas.
Explains kickout risk with rigid blades and precautions.
Specifies unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke oil mix ratio (50:1).
Recommends STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil and warns against BIA/TCW oils.
Covers cleaning filler cap, shaking mixture, and safe filling practices.
Details how to attach the machine to the harness and check balance.
Outlines steps for starting the engine, including choke and decompression valve use.
Details the sequence for starting the engine and what to do if it doesn't start.
Details procedures for starting, operating, and stopping the engine.
Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a broken starter rope.
Warns against straightening or welding bent/cracked cutting tools.
Provides a chart detailing maintenance intervals for various components.
Lists displacement, bore, stroke, power, speeds, and EPA compliance.
Explains EPA and California regulations and user responsibilities.
Details warranty coverage for emission-related parts for two years.
