Guide to Using this Manual
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.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety pre-
cautions must be
observed when
using this machine
because it uses
electrical power.
It is important you
read and under-
stand 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.
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.
Do not use the machine if
–
anyone not wearing
protective clothing is in the
working area.
Before starting any work
–
on the machine, e. g.,
cleaning, servicing,
replacement of parts –
unplug the power plug!
Spray (aerosols) may form
–
when operating a high-
pressure cleaner.
Breathing in the spray can
be harmful to health. To
decide what measures
should be taken for
protection against sprays
containing water, before
starting work a risk
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