Make sure you always have a firm and secure
footing.
When working at heights:
–
Always use a lift bucket
–
Never use the machine while standing on a
ladder or in a tree
–
never work on an unstable surface
–
Never use the machine with just one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
Never touch the rakes or tines while the engine
is running. If the rakes or tines become jammed
by thick branches or other obstructions, switch
off the engine immediately before attempting to
remove the obstruction – Risk of injury!
Opening the throttle while the rakes and tines are
blocked increases the load and reduces engine
speed. The clutch then slips continuously and
this causes overheating and damage to impor‐
tant components (e.g. clutch, plastic housing
components) – and this can increase the risk of
injury from the rakes and tines moving while the
engine is idling.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
Check the rakes and their tines at regular short
intervals or immediately if there is a noticeable
change in the tool's behavior:
–
Shut off the engine, hold the machine
securely.
–
Wait until the rakes and tines come to a stand‐
still.
–
Check condition and secure fitting; watch out
for cracks
–
Replace damaged parts immediately, even if
they have only superficial cracks.
Shut off the engine before changing the tines –
Risk of injury!
Never continue using or attempt to repair dam‐
aged or cracked rakes or tines.
3.6
After finishing work
After finishing work or before leaving the power
tool unattended: Shut off the engine.
After finishing work, regularly clean dirt, soil and
plant residue off the attachment – wear gloves to
reduce the risk of injury.
Do not use any grease solvents when cleaning.
After thoroughly cleaning, coat metal surface of
attachments with a corrosion inhibitor.
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.
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