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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Safety Precautions and Working
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Handle and
Approved Power Tool Attachments 20
Mounting the Bike Handle
Mounting the Cutting Attachment
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 30
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warning!
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Care
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less or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.