Instruction Manual

FH
English
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Lend or rent your power tool only to
persons who are familiar with this model
and its operation – and only with the
instruction manuals of the basic power
tool and attachment.
Use your power scythe only for cutting
grass, scrub, shrubs, thicket, bushes
and similar materials.
Do not use your power tool for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents.
Only use cutting blades and accessories
that are explicitly approved for this
power tool by STIHL or are technically
identical. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
Use only high quality tools and
accessories in order to avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL tools and accessories. They are
specifically designed to match the
product and meet your performance
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your machine in
any way since this may increase the risk
of personal injury. STIHL excludes all
liability for personal injury and damage
to property caused while using
unauthorized attachments.
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
your power tool. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the power tool.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Avoid clothing that could get caught on
branches or brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or
jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
WARNING
Wear hearing protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
Wear a safety hard hat for thinning
operations, when working in high scrub
and where there is a danger of head
injuries from falling objects.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting the Power Tool
Always shut off the engine.
Always fit the blade guard (scabbard) –
even when you carry the unit for short
distances.
Move the cutter bar to the transport
position and make sure it is properly
engaged.
Carry the power tool properly balanced
by the drive tube – cutting blades behind
you.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a power scythe
is a high-speed, fast-cut
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ting power tool with very
sharp cutting blades and
a long reach, special
safety precautions must
be observed during
operation.
Always read and and
make sure you under
-
stand both instruction
manuals (basic power
tool and attachment)
before using your power
tool for the first time and
keep them in a safe place
for future reference. Non-
observance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free
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dom of movement. Wear
snug-fitting clothing, an
overall and jacket combi
-
nation, do not wear a
work coat.
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear close-fit
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ting safety glasses in
accordance with Euro
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pean Standard EN 166.
Make sure the safety
glasses are a comforta
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ble and snug fit.
Wear heavy-duty work
gloves made of durable
material (e.g. leather).