Instruction Manual

BR 700
English
2
Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms
attached to the machine are explained in
this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the
following pictograms may be attached to
your machine.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Observe all applicable local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this model before:
Have your dealer or other experienced
user show you how to operate your
machine or attend a special course in its
operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
this product.
Keep bystanders, especially children,
and animals away from the work area.
When the power tool is not in use, put it
in a place where it does not endanger
others. Secure it against unauthorized
use.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using your power tool
understands the information contained
in this manual.
Guide to Using this Manual
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of
gasoline and engine oil
Intake air: Winter
operation
Intake air: Summer
operation
Operate manual fuel
pump
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau
-
tions must be observed
when working with a
power tool.
It is important that you
read the instruction man
-
ual before first use and
keep it in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
instruction manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.