FSE 31, FSE 41
English
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Do not continue using or 
attempt to repair damaged or 
cracked cutting attachments 
by welding, straightening or 
modifying the shape (out of 
balance).
This may cause parts of the 
cutting attachment to come off 
and hit the operator or 
bystanders at high speed and 
result in serious or fatal 
injuries.
Use only the deflector with 
properly mounted line limiting 
blade to ensure the mowing 
lines are automatically 
trimmed to the approved 
length.
To reduce the risk of injury, 
avoid contact with the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury, 
always switch off the power 
tool and unplug it from the 
power supply before manually 
adjusting the nylon line.
Using the unit with over-long 
nylon cutting lines reduces the 
motor's operating speed. This 
results in overheating and 
damage to the motor.
To reduce the risk of injury, 
never use wire in place of the 
nylon cutting line.
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 Work". 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.
Before leaving the power tool 
unattended: Switch it off and 
disconnect the plug from the 
power supply.
Vibrations
This power tool minimizes the vibrations 
transmitted to the operator's hands.
However, the operator should seek 
medical advice in the event of suspected 
circulatory problems in the hands (e.g. 
tingling sensation in the fingers). 
Maintenance and Repairs
Always switch off the machine and 
disconnect the plug from the power 
supply before carrying out any 
maintenance work to reduce the risk of 
injury from the motor starting 
unintentionally.
Service the machine regularly. Do not 
attempt any maintenance or repair work 
not described in the instruction manual. 
Have all other work performed by a 
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have 
servicing and repair work carried out 
exclusively by an authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are 
regularly given the opportunity to attend 
training courses and are supplied with 
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts 
in order to avoid the risk of accidents 
and damage to the machine. If you have 
any questions in this respect, consult a 
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine 
STIHL replacement parts. They are 
specifically designed to match your 
machine model and meet your 
performance requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool 
in any way since this will increase the 
risk of personal injury. 
Regularly check that the insulation of the 
power cord and plug is in good condition 
and shows no sign of ageing 
(brittleness).
Electrical components, e.g. power cord, 
may only be repaired or replaced by a 
qualified electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth. 
Do not use aggressive detergents. They 
may damage the plastic.
Do not spray the machine with water.
Check tightness of mounting screws on 
safety devices and the cutting 
attachment and retighten if necessary.