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Petrol must only be stored in appropriate, 
tested containers (canisters). Always 
screw on the fuel tank and canister caps 
properly and tightly. Defective caps must 
be replaced for safety reasons.
Never use beverage bottles or similar for 
disposal or storage of fuels and lubricants. 
Persons, particularly children, could be 
tempted to drink out of them.
Keep petrol away from sparks, 
naked flames, pilot lights, heat 
sources, and other ignition 
sources. Do not smoke!
Refill the tank out-of-doors and do not 
smoke during refilling.
Before refilling the tank, stop the engine 
and allow it to cool.
Refilling with petrol must be performed 
before the engine is started. When the 
engine is running or is hot, the tank cap 
must not be removed and the tank must 
not be refilled with petrol.
Do not overfill the fuel tank!
To give the fuel room to expand, 
never fill the fuel tank past the 
lower edge of the filler neck.
Observe the additional 
instructions in the engine 
instruction manual.
If petrol is spilled, the engine 
must only be started after the petrol-
contaminated area has been cleaned. All 
attempts at starting must be avoided until 
the petrol fumes have dispersed (wipe 
dry).
Any spilt fuel must be wiped up 
immediately.
Clothing must be changed if it comes into 
contact with petrol.
Never store the machine with petrol in the 
tank inside a building. The resulting petrol 
fumes could come into contact with naked 
flames or sparks and could be ignited.
If it is necessary to drain the tank, this must 
be done out of doors.
5.3 Battery and charger
Read the engine instruction manual and 
keep it in a safe place. This instruction 
manual describes how to safely use the 
battery and charger.
Only use genuine batteries and genuine 
chargers.
Protect the battery and charger against 
rain and moisture and do not drop.
Do not use a damaged or deformed 
battery or a damaged charger. In particular 
check the power cable of the charger. 
Never use a charger with a damaged 
power cable.
Never dismantle or attempt to repair a 
battery or charger. A defective battery or 
charger must be replaced.
Only connect the charger to a power 
supply that is protected by means of a 
residual current-operated protective 
device with a maximum release current of 
30 mA. Your electrician can provide further 
information.
Keep the unused battery away from metal 
objects (e.g. nails, coins, jewellery). Never 
short circuit battery connections, do not 
use metal containers to transport batteries.
Fluid may escape from the battery due to 
improper use – avoid contact! In the case 
of inadvertent contact, rinse with water. 
Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts 
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause 
skin irritation and burns.
For further safety instructions, see 
http://www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
5.4 Clothing and equipment
Always wear sturdy footwear 
with high-grip soles when 
working. Never work barefoot 
or, for example, in sandals.
Also always wear sturdy gloves 
and tie up and secure long hair 
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when 
performing maintenance and 
cleaning work or when transporting the 
machine.
Wear suitable safety glasses 
when sharpening the mowing 
blade.
Always wear long trousers and 
tight-fitting clothing when operating the 
machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may 
become caught on moving parts (control 
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or 
scarves.
Noise is produced when 
working. Noise can damage the 
hearing.
Wear hearing protection.
5.5 Transporting the machine
Always wear protective gloves ( 5.4) in 
order to prevent injuries due to sharp-
edged and hot components.