Instruction Manual

SE 122, SE 122 E
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
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.
WARNING
– Children or youngsters should
never be allowed to use the
machine. Supervise children to
ensure that they do not play with the
machine.
– The machine should only be
provided or loaned to people
familiar with this model and its
operation. The instruction manual
should always be handed over with
the machine.
– Before starting any work on the
machine, e. g., cleaning, servicing,
replacement of parts – unplug the
power plug!
Comply with national safety regulations
issued, e.g. by employers' liability
insurance associations, social security
institutions, occupational safety and
health authorities or other organizations.
When the machine is not in use, shut it
off so that it does not endanger others.
Ensure that the machine cannot be used
without authorization; unplug the power
cord.
The machine may only be used by
persons who have been duly trained to
use and handle it or who can
demonstrate that they can operate the
machine safely.
The machine can be used by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental
capacity or with little experience and
know-how as long as they are
supervised and have been instructed on
how to handle the machine safely and
understand the associated risks.
The user is responsible for avoiding
injury to third parties or damage to their
property.
If you have not used this machine model
before: Have your STIHL dealer or
another expert show you how to use it
safely.
Always check that the machine is in
good working order before starting work.
Particular attention must be devoted to
the connecting cord, the power plug and
the safety parts.
Inspect the connecting cord regularly for
signs of damage and aging. Never use
the machine if the connecting cord is
damaged – Danger of electrocution!
Do not use the connecting cord to pull or
transport the machine.
Connect only electric power tools to the
socket outlet – see "Connecting the
machine to the power supply" and
"Switching on the machine".
Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precau
-
tions are necessary when
using this machine. The
power connection is a
particular source of
danger.
It is important you read
and understand the
Instruction Manual before
first use and keep the
manual in a safe place for
future reference. Non-
observance of the
Instruction Manual may
result in serious or even
fatal injury.