Instruction Manual

4.7 Operation
WARNING
■
The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user may stumble, fall
and be seriously injured.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the attachment.
► Operate the attachment alone.
► Keep the attachment close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The moving blades can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the moving blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an
object: Shut off the powerhead. Then
remove the object causing the block‐
age.
■
If the behavior of the attachment changes dur‐
ing operation or feels unusual, it may no lon‐
ger be in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
►
Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
■ Attachment vibrations may occur during oper‐
ation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Sparks may occur if the rotating blades make
contact with a hard object. Sparks may cause
a fire in an easily combustible location. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
►
Do not work in an easily combustible loca‐
tion.
■ There is an increased risk of objects being
thrown if cutting performance deteriorates or
cuttings frequently become jammed. This can
result in personal injury.
►
Sharpen the blades as described in the
instruction manual.
■ Note that the blades continue to move for a
few seconds after you let go of the throttle on
the powerhead. This can result in serious inju‐
ries.
►
Wait until the blades come to a complete
standstill.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the blades and dam‐
age the cables. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►
Do not work near live electric cables.
► Also watch out for buried cables.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
■ The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ The attachment can turn over or move while
being transported. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
►
Fit the transport guard.
► Secure the attachment with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
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
Repair
WARNING
■
The gear housing can get hot during opera‐
tion. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gear housing.
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or
sharp objects can damage the power tool
attachment. If the attachment is not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
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