FSE 31, FSE 41
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the 
machine are shown and explained in this 
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an 
accident or personal injury or serious 
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of 
damaging the machine or its individual 
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually 
improve all of its products. For this 
reason we may modify the design, 
engineering and appearance of our 
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications 
and improvements may not be covered 
in this manual.
Observe the national safety 
regulations issued, e.g., by 
the employers' liability 
insurance association, social 
security institutions, 
occupational safety and 
health authorities or other 
organizations.
If you have not used this 
machine before: Have your 
dealer or other experienced 
user show you how to handle 
your machine safely or attend 
a specialist course.
Minors should never be 
allowed to use the machine – 
except for young trainees over 
the age of 16 when working 
under supervision.
Children, animals and 
onlookers must not be allowed 
near the machine.
When the machine is not in 
use, shut it off so that it does 
not endanger others. Secure it 
against unauthorized use, 
disconnect the plug from the 
power supply.
The user is responsible for 
accidents or risks involving 
third parties or their property.
Do not pass on or lend the 
machine to persons who are 
not familiar with this model 
and its handling – always 
include the User Manual.
Persons who are not able to 
operate the power tool safely 
due to limited physical, 
sensory or mental ability may 
work with it only under 
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and 
Working Techniques
Special safety pre-
cautions must be 
observed when 
working with this 
power tool 
because of the 
very high speed of 
its cutting attach-
ment and the fact 
that it is powered 
by electricity.
It is important that 
you read and 
understand the 
User Manual 
before commis-
sioning and keep it 
in a safe place for 
future reference. 
Non-compliance 
with the User Man-
ual may cause 
serious or even 
fatal injury.