Owner's Manual

BF-MM, BK-MM
English
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Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your power tool. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
STIHL does not recommend the use of
non-elastic blades in stony areas.
Use your MultiEngine equipped with the
soil cultivator MultiTool only for
rejuvenation of flower beds and
plantings, and for mixing soil-improving
additives into the soil.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
power tools. Different models may have
different parts and controls. See the
appropriate section of your MultiEngine
and MultiTool instruction manuals for a
description of the controls and the
function of the parts of your model.
Safe use of a power tool involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a MultiEngine
equipped with a soil
cultivator MultiTool is a
high-speed power tool,
special safety precau-
tions must be observed to
reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manuals and
the safety precautions of
your MultiEngine and
MultiTool periodically.
Careless or improper use
may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Warning!
Do not lend or rent your power tool with-
out the instruction manuals of your
MultiEngine and MultiTool. Be sure that
anyone using it understands the infor-
mation contained in these manuals.
Warning!
The use of this machine may be hazard-
ous. If a rotating blade comes in contact
with your body, it will injure you. When it
comes in contact with solid foreign
objects such as rocks or bits of metal, it
may fling them directly or by ricochet in
the direction of bystanders or the opera-
tor. Striking such objects could damage
the MultiTool and may cause blades to
crack, chip or break. Thrown objects,
including broken blades, may result in
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
Warning!
Do not use it for other purposes, since
misuse may result in personal injury or
property damage, including damage to
the machine.
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury to bystand-
ers and damage to property, never let
your power tool run unattended. When it
is not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that unauthor-
ized persons do not use it.