Stihl FR 230, Instruction Manual

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English 5 Safety Precautions
￭ Note that the cutting attachment continues to rotate for a
short period after you release the trigger. This can result
in serious injuries.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a complete
stop.
￭ In an emergency, the user may panic and not put the
carrying system down. This can result in serious injuries.
► Practice removing and putting down the carrying
system.
5.9 Reactive Forces
Kickout can be caused for the following reasons:
– The shaded area (A and C) or the black area (B) of the
rotating metal cutting attachment comes into contact with
a solid object and is suddenly braked.
– The rotating metal cutting attachment gets pinched in the
cut.
The risk of kickout is greatest in the black area (B).
WARNING
￭ These situations can abruptly decelerate or stop rotation
of the cutting attachment and cause the cutting
attachment to be thrown to the right or in the direction of
the user (black arrow). The user can lose control of the
trimmer. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands.
► Use the working techniques described in this instruction
manual.
► Do not use the black area (B) for cutting.
► Use a combination of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this instruction manual.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
► Work with the engine running at full throttle.
5.10 Transporting
WARNING
￭ The gearbox can get hot during operation. There is a risk
of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot gearbox.
￭ The trimmer may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► If a metal cutting attachment is mounted: Fit the
transport guard.
► Secure the trimmer with lashing straps or a net to
prevent it turning over and moving.
￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Carry the trimmer on your back.
A
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B
C