Stihl RG - Storage, Cleaning, Maintenance, and Preparation; Maintenance and Repairs; Pre-Operation Preparation

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English 5 Preparing Attachment for Operation
4.9 Storing
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the attachment and can be seriously injured.
► Fit the transport guard.
► Store the attachment out of the reach of children.
￭ The metal parts of the attachment can corrode if they are
damp. The attachment may be damaged.
► Store the attachment in a clean and dry condition.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
￭ The gear housing can get hot during operation. There is a
risk of burn injuries.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning with a jet of water or
pointed objects can damage the attachment. If the
attachment is not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Use the attachment as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ If the attachment is not serviced or repaired correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to repair the attachment yourself.
► If the attachment needs to be repaired: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
► Maintain the attachment as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting edges while
cleaning or maintaining the blades. This can result in
personal injury.
5.1 Preparing Attachment for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Attachment, @ 4.6.1.
– Powerhead, as described in the instruction manual.
► Clean the attachment, @ 12.1.
► Mount attachment on powerhead, .@ 6.1
► If you are using a powerhead with a loop handle: Mount a
barrier bar as described in the powerhead’s instruction
manual.
► Use carrying system as described in the powerhead’s
instruction manual.
► If you cannot carry out the above steps: Do not use the
attachment and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5 Preparing Attachment for Operation