Storing The Machine; Maintaining The Mowing Head - Stihl FS-MM Instruction Manual

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Check that the MultiTool is not
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touching the ground or any other
obstacles. The unit must rest on the
engine flange and the support on
the frame.
Make sure you have good balance
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and secure footing – as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from contact
with the rotating attachment, always
stand to the side of the power tool, never
in front of the attachment.
With your left hand on the loop
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handle, press the unit firmly against
the ground – do not touch the
throttle trigger or lockout lever.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the handlebar
or frame.
WARNING
The attachment may begin to move as
soon as the engine starts. For this
reason, blip the throttle after starting –
the engine returns to idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure
described in the MultiEngine instruction
manual.
Stopping the Engine
See MultiEngine instruction manual.
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Storing the Machine

If the machine is to remain out of use for
approx. 3 months or more
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting attachment
Store machine in a safe and dry
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place. Protect against unauthorized
use (e. g., by children)
Maintaining the Mowing
Head
Placing Power Tool on the Ground
Shut off the engine.
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Turn the power tool so that the
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cutting attachment mounting face is
pointing up.
Replacing Nylon Line
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
The nylon mowing line is referred to as
"nylon line" or "line" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
nylon line. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
If necessary, remove the mowing
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head.
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