Use only high quality parts
and
accessories
in
order
to
avoid
the
risk
of
accidents and
damage
to
the
machine.
STIHL recommends
the
use
of
original
STIHL replacement
parts.
They are
specifically designed
to
match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt
to
modify your power tool
in
any
way
since
this
may
increase
the
risk
of
personal injury. STIHL excludes
all liability for personal injury and
damage to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Do
not use a pressure washer to clean
the unit. The solid jet of water may
damage parts of the unit.
Clothing
and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing
and
equipment.
Clothing must
be
sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom
of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing,
an
overall
and
jacket combi-
nation,
do
not wear a
work coat.
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clothing that could get caught
on
branches or brush or moving parts
of
the
machine.
Do
not
wear
a
scarf,
necktie
or
jewelry. Tie
up
and
confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair
net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
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Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip sales.
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Wear a safety hard hat
where there
is
a danger
0-0
of head injuries
from.
fail-
ing
objects. Wear safety
glasses.
Wear hearing protection,
e.g.
earplugs
or
ear.
muffs.
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STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting the Power Tool
Always
turn
off
the
engine.
Always
fit
the
blade guard (scabbard)-
even when
you
carry the unit for short
distances.
On
units with adjustable cutter bar:
Engage the cutter bar
in
position.
On
units with a defined transport
position: Move the cutter bar to the
transport position
and
make sure it
is
properly engaged.
Carry the unit properly balanced by the
drive tube - cutting blades behind you.
Avoid touching hot parts
of
the machine,
especially the muffler
and
gear housing
-
you
could suffer serious burns.
Transporting
in
a vehicle: Properly
secure your power tool to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
English
Before starting
Check that your power tool
is
properly
assembled
and
in
good
condition - refer
to appropriate chapters
in
the
KombiEngine
and
KombiTool instruction
manuals.
Cutting blades must
be
in
good
condition: clean, move freely, not
warped, securely mounted, properly
sharpened
and
sprayed thoroughly
with STIHL
resin
solvent (lubriCant).
On
units with adjustable cutter bar:
Make sure the adjuster
is
properly
engaged
in
the
required position for
starting.
On
units with a defined transport
posit'lon
(cutter bar folded against
drive tube): Never attempt to start
the unit
in
the
transport position.
Never attempt
to
modify the controls
or the safety devices
in
any way.
Adjust shoulder strap and handles
to suit your height
and
reach. See
chapter
on
"Fitting the Harness".
Keep
the handles dry and clean -
free from
oil
and
dirt - for safe
control
of
the power tool.
To reduce the risk
of
personal injury,
do not operate your power tool
if
it
is
damaged or not properly assembled.
If
you
use a shoulder strap or full
harness: Practise removing and putting
down the machine as
you
would
.in
an
emergency.
To
avoid damage, do not
throw the machine
to
the ground
w.hen
practising.
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