Instruction Manual

► Do not immerse the battery in liq‐
uids.
► Keep the battery away from metallic
objects.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery from chemicals and
salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Brushcutter
The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
–
The brushcutter is not damaged.
–
The brushcutter is clean.
–
The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
–
A combination of cutting attachment and
deflector recommended in this user manual is
mounted.
–
The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐
erly mounted.
–
Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐
ter are fitted.
–
The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■
If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
►
Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► If the brushcutter is dirty: Clean the brush‐
cutter.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter.
Exception: Mounting one of the combina‐
tions of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this user manual.
►
If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your brushcutter.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this
brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector
as described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►
Never insert objects in the openings of the
brushcutter.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–
The deflector is not damaged.
–
The line limiter blade is correctly installed.
WARNING
■
If the product does not comply with safety
requirements, components will no longer func‐
tion properly or safety devices may be ren‐
dered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
►
Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► Work with a correctly installed line limiter
blade.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
–
The mowing head is not damaged.
–
The mowing head is not jammed.
–
The mowing lines are properly installed.
If a Polycut mowing head with polymer blades
is used:
–
The polymer blades are free of damage and
tears.
–
The polymer blades are properly mounted.
–
The wear limits are not exceeded.
WARNING
■
If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
mowing head, mowing lines or polymer blades
may come off and be ejected at high speed.
They may cause serious injury to persons.
►
Work only with an undamaged mowing
head.
► If a PolyCut mowing head with polymer
blades is used: Never work with damaged
polymer blades.
►
Never use metal objects in place of the
nylon mowing lines or polymer blades.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.4 Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condi‐
tion if the following points are observed:
–
Metal cutting attachment and mounting hard‐
ware are undamaged.
–
Metal cutting attachment is not warped.
–
Metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
–
Metal cutting attachment is correctly sharp‐
ened.
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