Stihl FH-KM Instruction Manual page 6

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Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with
both hands on the handles.
Make sure you have firm and secure
footing and hold the power tool so that
the cutting blades are always away from
your body.
Some versions of the machine can be
carried on a harness to relieve the
weight on the operator's arms.
Models with loop handle
Right hand on control handle, left hand
on loop handle on drive tube, even if you
are left-handed. Wrap fingers and
thumbs firmly around the handles.
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Machines with handle hose
Right hand on control handle, left hand
on handle hose on drive tube, even if
you are left-handed. Wrap fingers and
thumbs firmly around the handles.
During Operation
In the event of impending danger or in
an emergency, switch off the engine
immediately by moving the slide control
/ stop switch/button to 0 or STOP.
This power tool is not
insulated against electric
shock. To reduce the risk
of electrocution, keep
well clear of electric
power lines.
To reduce the risk
of injury from mov-
ing blades or falling
5m (17ft)
cuttings, do not
allow bystanders
within 5 meters of
your own position.
To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
Make sure the idle speed setting is
correct. The cutting blades must not run
when the engine is idling with the throttle
trigger released. Check and correct the
idle speed setting regularly. If the cutting
blades still rotate when the engine is
idling, have your dealer check your
machine and make proper adjustments
or repairs – see KombiEngine instruction
manual.
Watch the cutting blades at all times – do
not cut areas of the bush or scrub that
you cannot see.
Be extremely careful when cutting high
scrub or bushes, check the other side
frequently for bystanders.
The gearbox becomes
hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the
gearbox housing.
Take special care in slippery conditions
(ice, wet ground, snow) – on slopes or
uneven ground.
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and
cuttings from the work area.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree
stumps which could cause you to trip or
stumble.
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
When working at heights:
Always use a lift bucket
–
Never work on a ladder or in a tree
–
Never work on an insecure support
–
Never operate your power tool with
–
one hand
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
FH-KM