Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of
an accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because a trimmer is a
high-speed, fast-cutting
power tool, some special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
It is important you read
and understand the
instruction manual before
using your machine for
the first time and keep it
in a safe place for future
reference. Non-observ-
ance of the safety
precautions may result in
serious or even fatal
injury.
Observe all application local safety
regulations, standards and ordinances.
If you have not used this type of power
tool before: Have your dealer or other
experienced user show you how to
operate your power tool or attend a
special course in power tool operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use a
power tool.
Bystanders, especially childeren, and
animals should not be allowed in the
area where a power tool is in use.
When the machine is not in use, shut it
off so that it does not endanger others.
Secure it against unauthorized use.
The power tool user is responsible for
avoiding injury to third parties or damage
to their property.
Do not lend or rent your machine without
the instruction manual. Be sure than
anyone using your machine
understands the information contained
in this manual.
The use of noise emitting power tools
may be restricted to certain times by
national or local regulations.
To operate the power tool you must be
rested, in good physical condition and
mental health.
If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a
power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The
ignition system of your power tool
produces an electromagnetic field of a
very low intensity. This field may
interfere with some pacemakers. To
reduce health risks, STIHL recommends
that persons with pacemakers consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
Do not operate the power tool if you are
under the influence of any substance
(drugs, alcohol) which might impair
visions, dexterity or judgment.
Depending on the cutting attachment
fitted, use your trimmer only for cutting
grass, wild growth and similar materials.
It must not be used for any other
purpose because of the increased risk of
accidents and damage to the machine.
Never attempt to modify your power tool
in any way since this may result in
accidents or damage to the machine.
Only use cutting attachments and
accessories that are explicity approved
for this power tool model by STIHL or
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C