english / USA
Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in the
this manual.
The operating and handling instructions
are supported by illustrations.
Symbols in text
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
:
Step or procedure without direct
reference to an illustration.
Description of step or procedure that
refers directly to the illustration and
contains item numbers that appear in
the illustration.
Example:
Loosen the screw (1)
Lever (2) ...
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In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols described below:
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Warning where there is a risk of
damaging the power tool or
individual components.
Note or hint which is not essential
for using the power tool, but may
improve the operator's under-
standing of the situation and result
in better use of the power tool.
Note or hint on correct procedure in
order to avoid damage to the
environment.
Equipment and features
This instruction manual refers to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed in all models and related
applications are marked thus
Such components are available as
special accessories from your
STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
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