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Cut-off-Machine Safety Manual
Maintenance, Repair and Storing
of the Cut-Off Machine
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment
or individual. However, if you claim
warranty for a component which has
not been serviced or maintained
properly or if nonapproved
replacement parts were used, STIHL
may deny warranty.
Never operate a cut-off machine that is
damaged, improperly adjusted or not
completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair
instructions in the appropriate section of
your owner's manual.
!
Warning!
Use only STIHL replacement parts for
maintenance and repair. Use of parts
manufactured by others may cause
serious or fatal injury.
!
Warning!
Always stop the machine, make sure
that the wheel is stopped, and remove
the spark plug boot from the spark plug
before doing any maintenance or repair
work or cleaning the cut-off machine. Do
not attempt any maintenance or repair
work not described in your instruction
manual. Have such work performed at
your STIHL service shop only.
Clean off grinding dust after finishing
work. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws
except the carburetor adjustment
screws after each use.
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Warning!
Never test the ignition system with spark
plug boot removed from spark plug or
with unseated spark plug, since
uncontained sparking may cause a fire.
!
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury,
use only spark plugs authorized by
STIHL. Always press spark plug boot
snugly onto spark plug terminal of the
proper size. (Note: If terminal has
detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be
attached.) A loose connection between
spark plug terminal and ignition wire
connector in the boot may create arcing
that could ignite combustible fumes and
cause a fire. Keep spark plug clean, and
make sure ignition lead is in good
condition.
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Warning!
Do not operate your cut-off machine if
the muffler is damaged, missing or
modified. An improperly maintained
muffler will increase the risk of fire and
hearing loss. Never touch a hot muffler
or spill fuel or other flammable liquid
over it. Burn injuries or fire will result. If
your muffler was equipped with a spark-
arresting screen to reduce the risk of fire
(e. g. in the USA, Canada and Australia),
never operate your cut-off machine if the
screen is missing or damaged.
For any maintenance please refer to the
maintenance chart and to the warranty
statement near the end of the instruction
manual.
Store wheels on a flat surface in a dry
place, preferably at a constant
temperature, where there is not a risk of
frost. Do not store a cut-off machine with
a wheel mounted on the machine. Store
cut-off machine in a high or locked
place, away from children.
Empty the fuel tank before storing for
longer than a few days. Store fuel only in
correctly labeled and approved
containers. Avoid direct skin contact and
do not inhale the gas vapors.
