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English
BR 420
Do not service or store the machine near
a naked light –
risk of fire
due to the
fuel.
Check fuel cap regularly for tightness.
Use only the spark plugs approved by
STIHL – see Specifications.
Inspect ignition lead (insulation in good
condition, secure connection).
To reduce the
risk of fire
due to ignition
outside the cylinder, move the slide
control / stop switch to
STOP
or
0
before
turning the engine over on the starter
with the spark plug boot removed or the
spark plug unscrewed.
Check that the muffler is in perfect
working condition.
Do not use the machine if the muffler is
damaged or missing –
risk of fire! –
Hearing damage!
Do not touch the hot muffler –
risk of
burns!
The condition of the anti-vibration
buffers influences the machine's
vibrations – they must be examined
regularly.