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User must be in good physical and mental health, not fatigued or under influence of substances.
Wear sturdy, snug-fitting clothing, gloves, boots, and possibly a hard hat.
Carry upright with blades behind, switch off engine, use scabbard for long distances.
Check for proper condition, operation, throttle trigger, interlock, stop switch, cutting tool, and starting lock.
Fuel in well-ventilated areas outdoors. Handle gasoline with care to avoid fire.
Operate outdoors in ventilated area, good visibility, daylight. Work carefully on uneven ground or slopes.
Do not cut material other than hedges/shrubs. Hold firmly with both hands. Never operate with one hand.
Use only STIHL parts. Stop engine before maintenance. Do not attempt unlisted work.
Basic high/low speed adjustment and corrections for atmospheric conditions like altitude or sea level.
Addresses cutting blades running at idle, engine stopping, erratic idling, and exhaust smoke problems.
Procedure for tensioning the rewind spring after installation.
Steps for safely removing old parts and fitting a new rewind spring.
Guidance on the initial break-in period and general operational advice.
Procedures for preparing the machine after use, before storing it.
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