or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The brushcutter can become damaged if it is
run with a fuel mixture that includes unsuitable
gasoline or an unsuitable two-stroke engine
oil, and also if an incorrect mix ratio of gaso‐
line and two-stroke engine oil is used.
► Mix the fuel as described in this User Man‐
ual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate or age if it is stored for a long
period. The brushcutter can be damaged if it is
used with a fuel mix that has become separa‐
ted or has aged.
► Before refueling the brushcutter: Thor‐
oughly mix the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
4.8
Working
WARNING
■ If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the trimmer. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► If the cutting attachment is touching the
ground or objects: Do not start the engine.
■ If the start flap lever is in the position when
the engine is started, the engine speed is
higher than the idle speed and the cutting
attachment can rotate as soon as the engine
is running. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Do not touch the cutting attachment.
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
can lose control of the trimmer, stumble or fall
and be seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.Breathing in exhaust gas can
have toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the trimmer is a well ventilated
location.
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■ The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
■ In case of working with the trimmer and the
start flap lever is in the position , the user
cannot work with the power brush in a control‐
led manner. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Check that the choke lever is in position
during operation.
► 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.
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