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blade may shatter, splinter or break.
Flying objects or damaged blades may
cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator and bystanders.
Do not use the edger MultiTool on gravel
surfaces.
WARNING
Never divert discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care in
directing discharge to avoid damage to
surfaces, automobiles, and the like.
WARNING
Avoid cutting close to fences, sides of
buildings, tree trunks, stones or similar
obstacles which could damage the blade
or lead to loss of control of the unit. Be
aware of a higher risk of ricochets in
such conditions. Flying objects or
damaged blades may cause serious or
fatal injuries to the operator and
bystanders.
If the machine strikes a foreign object
(such as a stone), stop the engine and
remove the obstacle. Examine the
machine for signs of damage before
continuing.
WARNING
If a rotating metal blade strikes a rock or
other hard object, sparks may be
created, which can ignite flammable
materials under certain circumstances.
Flammable materials can include dry
vegetation and brush, particularly when
weather conditions are hot and dry.
When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do
not use metal blades around flammable
materials or around dry vegetation or
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brush. Contact your local fire authorities
or the U.S. Forestry Service if you have
any question about whether vegetation
and weather conditions are suitable for
the use of a metal blade.
WARNING
Check the tightness and condition of the
MultiTool at regular intervals during
cutting. If the behaviour of the tool
changes, stop the engine immediately
and examine the tool. Replace a
cracked, bent, warped or damaged
blade immediately, even if damage is
limited to superficial cracks. Such
attachments may shatter at high speed
and cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the gear housing
when it is hot.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
WARNING
Always stop the engine and make sure
that the attachment is stopped before
doing any maintenance or repair work or
cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not
described in your MultiEngine and
MultiTool instruction manuals. Have
such work performed at your STIHL
servicing dealer only.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non-STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Wear gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on blades.
WARNING
Never repair damaged attachments by
welding, straightening or modifying the
shape. This may cause parts of the
attachment to come off and result in
serious or fatal injuries.
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of
non-STIHL parts may cause serious or
fatal injury.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws,
except the carburetor adjustment
screws, after each use.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry and high or
locked location out of reach of children.
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