► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the
user. This may result in serious injury to the
user.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attach‐
ment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an
object: Shut off the engine. Before clearing
the jam.
■ If you work with mowing lines that are too
long, the brush cutter may be damaged.
► Use a suitable deflector with attached line
limiting blade.
■ The machine can be damaged if you open the
throttle while the cutting attachment is blocked
by an object.
► Shut off the engine. before clearing the jam.
■ If the behavior of the trimmer changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing
dealer.
■ Trimmer vibrations may occur during opera‐
tion.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
Consult a doctor.
■ If the cutting attachment makes contact with a
foreign object during operation, the object or
parts of it may be thrown at high speed. Per‐
sons may be injured or property damaged.
► Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
■ If the rotating metal cutting attachment makes
contact with a hard object, sparks may occur
and the cutting attachment may be damaged.
Sparks can cause fires in a flammable envi‐
ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not use the chain saw in a flammable
environment.
► Make sure the metal cutting attachment is
in a safe condition.
■ Note that the cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after you release the
trigger. They may cause serious injury to per‐
sons.
► Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a
complete stop.
■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic
and forget to take off the carrying system. This
may result in serious injury to the user.
► Practice taking off the carrying system.
4.9
Reactive forces
0000-GXX-3025-A1
Kickout can be caused for the following reasons:
–
The shaded area or the black area of the rotat‐
ing metal cutting attachment comes into con‐
tact 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.
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 trim‐
mer. This may result in serous or fatal injury to
people.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands.
► Work as described in this user manual.
► Do not use the black area for cutting.
► Use a combination of cutting attachment
and deflector recommended in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment cor‐
rectly.
► Work with the engine running at full throttle.
4.10
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.
4 Safety Precautions
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