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RE 271, RE 271 PLUS, RE 281, RE 281 PLUS
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
WARNING
–
Children or youngsters
should never be allowed to
use the machine.
Supervise children to
ensure that they do not
play with the machine.
–
The machine should only
be provided or loaned to
people familiar with this
model and its operation.
The instruction manual
should always be handed
over with the machine.
–
Do not use the machine if
anyone not wearing
protective clothing is in the
working area.
–
Before starting any work
on the machine, e. g.,
cleaning, servicing,
replacement of parts –
unplug the power plug!
Comply with national safety
regulations issued, e.g. by
employers' liability insurance
associations, social security
institutions, occupational
safety and health authorities
or other organizations.
When the machine is not in
use, shut it off so that it does
not endanger others. Ensure
Guide to Using this Manual
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety pre
-
cautions must be
observed when
using this machine
because it uses
electrical power.
It is important you
read and under
-
stand the
Instruction Manual
before first use and
keep the manual in
a safe place for
future reference.
Non-observance of
the Instruction
Manual may result
in serious or even
fatal injury.