2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Deflector may be used with brush kni‐
ves.
Deflector must not be used with brush
knives.
Deflector must not be used with
shredder blades.
Deflector must not be used with circu‐
lar saw blades.
2.13
Shoulder strap
► Use a shoulder strap.
► With the engine running, attach the machine to
the shoulder strap.
Grass cutting blades must always be used in
combination with a shoulder strap.
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2.14
Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging and
trimming around trees, fence posts, etc. – less
risk of damaging tree bark.
The mowing head comes with an instruction leaf‐
let. Refill the mowing head with nylon line as
described in the instruction leaflet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use
wire or metal-reinforced line in place of the nylon
line.
2.15
STIHL Polycut Mowing Head
with Polymer Blades
For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows
(without posts, fences, trees or similar obsta‐
cles).
Check the wear limit marks!
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