Place the power tool on firm ground in an open
area. Make sure you have good balance and
secure footing. Hold the power tool securely. The
attachment must be clear of the ground and all
other obstructions because it may begin to run
when the engine starts.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with
the attachment.
Do not drop start the power tool – start the
engine as described in the instruction manual.
Note that the attachment continues to run for a
short period after you let go of the throttle trigger
– flywheel effect.
Check idle speed setting: The attachment must
be stationary when the engine is idling with the
throttle trigger released.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily combus‐
tible materials (e.g. wood chips, bark, dry grass,
fuel).
See also notes on "Starting / Stopping the
Engine" in the instruction manual of the Kombi‐
Tool you are using.
3.6
Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with both
hands on the handles.
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
3.6.1
Models with bike handle
002BA257 KN
Right handle on control handle, left hand on left
handle.
3.6.2
Models with loop handle
0000-GXX-0492-A0
Left hand on loop handle, right hand on control
handle, even if you are left-handed.
3.7
During Operation
In the event of imminent danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately – oper‐
ate the stop switch.
The correct engine idle speed is important to
ensure that the attachment stops moving when
you let go of the throttle trigger. If the attachment
continues to run when the engine is idling, have
your dealer check your machine and make
proper adjustments or repairs. Check and correct
the idle speed setting regularly. STIHL recom‐
mends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as
not to endanger others.
Use your power tool only in the areas specified in
the KombiTool instruction manual.
Your power tool produces toxic
exhaust fumes as soon as the engine
is running. These fumes may be col‐
orless and odorless and contain
unburned hydrocarbons and benzol.
Never run the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation
when working in trenches, hollows or other con‐
fined locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop work imme‐
diately in the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances (e.g. reduced field of vision), prob‐
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