7 Before Starting Work
■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage
from unintentional starting:
– Shut off the engine before inspecting the trimmer /
brushcutter or carrying out any cleaning,
maintenance or repair work. Always shut off the
engine before storing the trimmer / brushcutter, and
any other time it is not in use.
■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL
replacement parts be used.
■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries from a loose
or damaged cutting attachment:
– Keep blades sharp.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
– Never attempt to repair damaged cutting
attachments by welding, straightening or modifying
the shape. Always replace a damaged cutting
attachment before use.
■ The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To reduce the
risk of burn injury:
– Allow the gearbox to cool before
inspecting or lubricating and before
changing a cutting attachment or
deflector. Avoid contacting the gearbox
while it is still hot following operation.
■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the power tool and an increased risk of fire and other
personal injury or property damage.
– Shut off the engine before storing.
– Store the trimmer / brushcutter indoors in a dry,
secure place that cannot be accessed by children or
other unauthorized users.
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7 Before Starting Work
7.1
Preparing the Trimmer / Brushcutter for
Operation
Before starting work:
► Mount the handlebar and control handle, @ 8.1.
► Mount a deflector that is approved for use with the cutting
attachment you intend to use, @ 8.2.1 and @ 23.1.
► Mount an approved mowing head, grass cutting blade,
brush knife or circular saw blade, @ 8.3.1 or @ 8.4.1
and @ 23.1.
► Refuel the trimmer / brushcutter, @ 10.2.
► Put on and adjust the harness, @ 9.1.
► Adjust the handlebar, @ 9.2.
► Make sure the trimmer / brushcutter is properly balanced,
@ 9.3.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 13.1.
8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
8.1
Mounting the Handlebar and Control Handle
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, ensure that
the handlebar is properly and securely mounted before
starting work.
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