4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious
injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
► If you are using the line limiting blade and skirt: Work
with a correctly fitted line limiting blade and skirt.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.6.3
Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the mowing
head or mowing lines may come off and be thrown at high
speed. This can result in serious injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing head.
► Never use metal elements in place of the nylon mowing
lines.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.4
Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condition if the
following points are observed:
– The metal cutting attachment and mounting hardware are
undamaged.
– The metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– The metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
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– The metal cutting attachment is correctly sharpened.
WARNING
■ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the metal cutting
attachment may come off and be thrown at high speed.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Never work with a damaged metal cutting attachment or
damaged mounting hardware.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment correctly.
► Have the metal cutting attachment balanced by a STIHL
servicing dealer.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.7
Operation
WARNING
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain
situations. The user may stumble, fall and be seriously
injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your trimmer.
► Operate the trimmer alone.
► Keep the cutting attachment close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and keep a good
balance.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The rotating cutting attachment can cut the user. This can
result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating cutting attachment.
► If the cutting attachment is blocked by an object: Switch
off the trimmer and pull the connecting cable plug out of
the socket. Then remove the object causing the
blockage.
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