Stihl FR 480 C Instruction Manual page 7

Wear heavy-duty gloves.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting the Power Tool
Always shut off the engine before
carrying the unit long distances.
Carry the unit in the normal working
position: Power tool on your back, left
hand on the loop handle and the right
hand on the control handle – even if you
are left-handed – cutting attachment
lowered close to ground. Fit transport
guard on metal cutting attachments to
avoid the risk of injury from blade
contact
Avoid touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the muffler and gear housing
– you could suffer serious burns.
Transporting in a vehicle: Properly
secure your power tool to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
FR 480 C
Fueling
Gasoline is an
extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked
flames. Do not spill any
fuel – do not smoke.
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
the machine immediately – if fuel gets on
your clothing, change immediately.
Your power tool comes standard with
either a screw-type or bayonet-type fuel
cap.
After fueling, tighten down
the screw-type fuel cap as
securely as possible.
Insert the fuel cap with
hinged grip (bayonet-type
cap) correctly in the
opening, turn it clockwise
as far as stop and fold the
grip down.
This reduces the risk of unit vibrations
causing the fuel cap to loosen or come
off and spill quantities of fuel.
Check for leakage. To
reduce the risk of seri-
ous of fatal burn
injuries, do not start or
run the engine until leak
is fixed.
Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual.
– Use only an approved combination
of cutting attachment, deflector and
handle. All parts must be
assembled properly and securely.
– Slide control / stop switch must
move easily to STOP or 0
– Smooth action of throttle trigger
lockout and throttle trigger – the
throttle trigger must return
automatically to the idle position.
– Check that the spark plug boot is
secure – a loose boot may cause
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire.
– Cutting tool or attachment: Check
for correct and secure assembly
and good condition.
– Check protective devices (e.g.
deflector for cutting tool, rider plate)
for damage or wear. Always replace
damaged parts. Do not operate your
machine with a damaged deflector
or worn rider plate (lettering and
arrows no longer legible).
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