the vicinity of combustible materials, dried-out
plants or brushwood. It is mandatory that you ask
the responsible forestry office about current fire
hazards.
3.5.1
Using mowing heads
Enhance the cutting attachment deflector with
the attached parts specified in the User Manual.
Only use the deflector with properly mounted
blade that ensures the mowing line is restricted
to the permissible length.
Always switch off the engine to adjust the mow‐
ing line for manually adjustable mowing heads –
risk of injury!
Misuse with mowing lines that are too long
reduces the working speed of the engine. The
constant slipping of the clutch causes overheat‐
ing and damage to important components (e. g.
clutch, plastic housing parts) – e. g. due to the
cutting attachment rotating during idling – risk of
injury!
3.6
After Finishing Work
After finishing work or before leaving the power
tool unattended: Shut off the engine.
Clean the cutting attachment regularly after fin‐
ishing work to remove dust, dirt, soil and plant
debris – wear gloves – risk of injury!
Do not use any grease solvents when cleaning.
3.7
Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the KombiTool and KombiEngine instruction
manuals. Have all other work performed by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
machine. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the
engine before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine.
3.8
Symbols on Deflectors
An arrow on the deflector shows the correct
direction of rotation of the cutting attachments.
Use deflector in combination with
mowing heads only. Do not use metal
cutting attachments.
3.9
Mowing head with mowing line
002BA354 KN
For soft "cut" – for cleaner cutting too of rugged
areas around trees, fence posts, etc. – little dam‐
age to bark.
The mowing head is supplied with an information
sheet. Only equip the mowing head with a mow‐
ing line according to the details in the information
sheet.
WARNING
Do not replace the mowing line with metallic
wires or ropes – Risk of injury!
3.10
STIHL Polycut Mowing Head
with Polymer Blades
For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows
(without posts, fences, trees or similar obsta‐
cles).
Check the wear limit marks!
002BA049 KN
English
3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
6
0458-480-0121-B
