FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 250, FS 250 R
English
11
Operating Instructions
In the event of an emergency, shut off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
To reduce the risk of eye and other injury
always wear proper eye protection (see
the chapter on "Proper Clothing") and
ensure that bystanders are at least
50 feet (15 m) away. To reduce the risk
of damage to property, also maintain this
distance from such objects as vehicles
or windows. Any coworkers who must be
in the restricted area should also wear
goggles or protective glasses. Stop the
engine immediately if you are
approached.
Warning!
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially
organic dusts such as mold or pollen,
can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Sub
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stantial or repeated inhalation of dust
and other airborne contaminants, in par
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ticular those with a smaller particle size,
may cause respiratory or other ill
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nesses. Control dust at the source
where possible. Use good work prac
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tices, such as operating the unit so that
the wind or operating process directs
any dust raised by the power tool away
from the operator. Follow the recom
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mendations of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH
and occupational and trade associa
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tions with respect to dust ("particulate
matter"). When the inhalation of dust
cannot be substantially controlled, i.e.,
kept at or near the ambient (back
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ground) level, the operator and any
bystanders should wear a respirator
approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type
of dust encountered.
Warning!
Do not operate your power tool using
the starting throttle lock, as you do not
have control of the engine speed.
Warning!
The cutting attachment
continues to rotate for a
short period after the
throttle trigger is released
(flywheel effect).
Warning!
The rotating cutting attachment may
fling foreign objects directly or by rico
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chet a great distance.
Warning!
Before you start work,
examine the area for
stones, glass, fence wire,
metal, trash or other solid
objects. The cutting
attachment could throw
objects of this kind.
15m (50ft)
Warning!
This trimmer / brushcutter is normally to
be used at ground level with the cutting
attachment parallel to the ground. Use
of a trimmer / brushcutter above ground
level or with the cutting attachment per
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pendicular to the ground may increase
the risk of injury, since the cutting
attachment is more fully exposed and
the power tool may be more difficult to
control. Never use your trimmer / brush
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cutter as a hedge trimmer.
Warning!
During cutting, check the tightness and
the condition of the cutting attachment
at regular short intervals with the engine
and attachment stopped. If the behavior
of the attachment changes during use,
stop the engine immediately, wait until
the cutting attachment stops, and check
the nut securing the attachment for
tightness and the blade or head for
cracks, wear and damage.