Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ If the product does not comply with safety requirements,
components will no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered 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 following points
are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
WARNING
￭ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head or mowing lines may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
► Never use metal elements in place of the nylon mowing
lines.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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 use your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting 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 rotating cutting attachment can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an object: Switch
off the trimmer and disconnect extension cable’s
coupling from trimmer’s plug. Then remove the object
causing the blockage.
￭ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during operation or
feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This
can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, disconnect extension cable’s coupling from
trimmer’s plug and contact your STIHL servicing dealer
for assistance.
￭ Trimmer vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical
advice.
￭ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a foreign
object during operation, the object or parts of it may be
thrown at high speed. This may result in personal injuries
and damage to property.
► Clear away all foreign objects from the work area.
Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. This can result in serious injuries.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.