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Original Instruction Manual
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual.......................18
Safety Precautions and Working Techni‐
ques.......................................................... 18
Using the Unit........................................... 23
Mounting the Deflector..............................24
Adjusting Nylon Line................................. 25
Adjusting the Handles............................... 25
Adjusting Angle of Shaft............................26
Converting Unit to Power Edger............... 27
Connecting to Power Supply.....................27
10 Switching On.............................................28
11 Switching Off.............................................28
12 Storing the Machine.................................. 28
13 Replacing Nylon Line................................ 28
14 Maintenance and Care..............................29
15 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage...........29
16 Main Parts.................................................30
17 Specifications............................................30
18 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 31
19 Disposal.................................................... 31
20 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 31
21 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 32
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni‐
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure your satis‐
faction and trouble-free use of the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales company
if you have any queries concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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Guide to Using this Manual
1.1
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the machine are
shown and explained in this manual.
1.2
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.
1.3
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 man‐
ual.
2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Special safety precautions must be
observed when working with this
power tool because of the very high
speed of its cutting attachment and
the fact that it is powered by electric‐
ity.
It is important that you read and
understand the User Manual before
commissioning and keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Non-com‐
pliance with the User Manual may
cause serious or even fatal injury.
Observe the national safety regulations issued,
e.g., by the employers' liability insurance associ‐
ation, social security institutions, occupational
safety and health authorities or other organiza‐
tions.
If you have not used this machine before: Have
your dealer or other experienced user show you
how to handle your machine safely or attend a
specialist course.
Minors should never be allowed to use the
machine – except for young trainees over the
age of 16 when working under supervision.
Children, animals and onlookers must not be
allowed near the machine.
When the machine is not in use, shut it off so
that it does not endanger others. Secure it
against unauthorized use, disconnect the plug
from the power supply.
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