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6 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
5.11 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of a trimmer and can be seriously injured.
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the
transport guard.
► Store the trimmer out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the
trimmer and metal components. This can damage the
trimmer.
► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condition.
5.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs
WARNING
■ The cutting attachment can start rotating unintentionally if
the engine is running during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. This can result in burn injuries.
► Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
■ The gearbox can get hot during operation. There is a risk
of burn injuries.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the trimmer, deflector, cutting attachment
and the cutting attachment. If the trimmer, deflector and
cutting attachment are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the trimmer, deflector and cutting attachment as
described in this instruction manual.
■ If the trimmer, deflector and cutting attachment are not
serviced or repaired correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the trimmer or
deflector.
► If the trimmer or the deflector require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Maintain the cutting attachment as described in the
instructions supplied with the cutting attachment being
used or on the cutting attachment’s packaging.
■ The user can be cut by the sharp cutting edges while
cleaning or maintaining cutting attachments. This can
result in personal injury.
6.1 Preparing Trimmer for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Trimmer,
– Deflector,
– Mowing head or metal cutting attachment,
► Clean the trimmer,
16.1.
► Do not touch a hot gearbox.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
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