Stihl BF Instruction Manual page 6

English
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure
your power tool to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage.
Before Starting
Check that your power tool is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manuals of the basic power tool and
attachment.
Rotor blades correctly and securely
–
mounted and in good condition
(clean, move freely, not warped).
Inspect the deflectors for damage
–
and wear. Do not operate the
machine with a damaged deflector –
replace damaged parts.
Never attempt to modify the controls
–
or safety devices – work only with a
properly mounted deflector.
Keep the handles dry and clean –
–
free from oil and dirt – for safe
control of the power tool.
Adjust shoulder strap and handles
–
to suit your height and reach. See
chapter on "Fitting the Harness".
To reduce the risk of accidents, operate
your power tool only if it is in a safe
condition.
If you use a shoulder strap or full
harness: Practice removing and putting
down the machine as you would in an
emergency. To avoid damage, do not
throw the machine to the ground when
practicing.
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Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
Always hold the power tool firmly with
both hands on the handles.
Models with bike handle
Right handle on control handle, left hand
on left handle.
Models with loop handle
On models with a loop handle and
barrier bar, left hand on loop handle,
right hand on control handle, 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.
5m (16ft)
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
any other persons within a radius of 5
meters of your own position. To reduce
the risk of damage to property, also
maintain this distance from other objects
(vehicles, windows).
To reduce the risk of
injury, avoid contact with
the rotor blades.
Your power tool produces
toxic exhaust fumes as
soon as the engine is
running. These fumes
may be colorless and
odorless and contain
unburned hydrocarbons
and benzol. Never run
the engine indoors or in
poorly ventilated loca-
tions, even if your model
is equipped with a cata-
lytic converter.
Make sure the idle speed setting is
correct. The rotor blades must not rotate
when the engine is idling with the throttle
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