Trimmer and Brushcutter Safety Manual
English
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Shoulder strap / Harness
N Use a harness conforming to the 
approved combinations of cutting 
attachment, deflector, handle and 
harness in the model-specific 
instruction manual. 
N With the engine running, attach the 
machine to the harness.
The following applies within the 
European Union (EU):
Grass cutting blades, brush knives 
and shredder blades must always be 
used in combination with a shoulder 
strap or full harness.
Circular saw blades must always be 
used in combination with a full harness 
with a quick-action release system.
Mowing Head with Nylon Lines
For trimming around fence posts, trees, 
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with 
Polymer Blades
For mowing unobstructed edges of 
meadows (without posts, fences, trees 
or similar obstacles).
Check the wear limit marks!
Deflector may be used 
with grass cutting blades.
Deflector must not be 
used with mowing heads.
Do not use deflector with 
brush knives, shredder 
blades or circular saw 
blades.
Do not use deflector with 
brush knives, shredder 
blades, grass cutting 
blades or circular saw 
blades.
Deflector may be 
used with mow-
ing heads. Not 
approved for use 
with brush 
knives, shredder 
blades or circular 
saw blades.
Deflector may be 
used with mow-
ing heads – do 
not use metal cut-
ting attachments.
To reduce the risk of injury, 
never use steel wire in place of 
the nylon cutting line.
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