Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4 Air filter
The air filter filters the air taken in by the engine.
5 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition lead to the
spark plug.
6 Oil dipstick
The oil dipstick measures the engine oil level.
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the engine and have the following
meaning:
4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the engine or STIHL machine have
the following meaning:
4.2 Fuel and Refuelling
WARNING
￭ The fuel used for this engine is petrol. Petrol is extremely
inflammable. If petrol comes into contact with an open
flame or hot objects, it may cause fires or explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
► Do not spill petrol.
► If petrol is spilled: wipe up the petrol with a cloth and
wait until all parts of the machine are dry before starting
the engine.
► Do not smoke.
► Do not refuel in the vicinity of flames.
► Before refilling the tank, stop the engine and allow it to
cool.
► If the tank needs to be emptied: do this out of doors.
► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the refuelling
site.
Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
4 Safety Precautions
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Do not refill the tank when the engine is running
or heated to a high temperature.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases.
The muffler and guard plate become
extremely hot. Do not touch.
Protect petrol from heat and fire.