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5 Safety Precautions
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector as
described in this instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the trimmer’s openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
5.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Line
limiting blade and skirt are correctly fitted.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Work
with a correctly fitted line limiting blade and skirt.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
5.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head or mowing lines may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
► Never use metal elements in place of the nylon mowing
lines.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
5.6.4 Metal Cutting Attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– Metal cutting attachment and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
– Metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– Metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
– Metal cutting attachment is correctly sharpened.
– Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment have no
burrs.
WARNING
■ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the metal cutting
attachment may come off and be thrown at high speed.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged metal cutting attachment or
damaged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
► Deburr the cutting edges with a file.
► Have the metal cutting attachment balanced by a STIHL
servicing dealer.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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