Stihl FS 410, Instruction Manual

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Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
Observe safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Observe safety notices on flying debris
and take the necessary precautions.
15m (50ft)
Maintain safe distance.
Do not touch hot surface.
4.1.2 Deflector for mowing heads
Meanings of warning signs and labels on the
deflector for mowing heads:
Use this deflector for mowing
heads. Do not use this deflector
for metal cutting attachments.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL FS 410, FS 460 brushcutter is
designed for the following applications:
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with a mowing head: Mowing grass
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with a grass cutting blade: Mowing grass and
weeds
–
with a brush knife: Cutting brush with a stem
diameter up to 20 mm
–
with a shredder blade: For mowing and shred‐
ding thickets with a diameter of up to 20 mm
–
with a circular saw blade: Cutting shrubs and
trees with a stem diameter up to 70 mm
WARNING
■ Using the brushcutter for purposes which it is
not designed for may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the brushcutter as described in this
user manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the trimmer. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the trimmer is on to another
user: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
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The user must be rested.
–
The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the trimmer. If the user’s
physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
–
The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer.
–
The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
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The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the trim‐
mer for the first time.
–
The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
■ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair can be drawn into the brushcutter
during operation. This may result in serious
injury to the user.
► Tie up and confine long hair above your
shoulders.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
4 Safety Precautions English
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