Safety Precautions - Stihl FS 235 R Instruction Manual

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6 Line Limiting Blade
Trims surplus mowing line to correct length.
3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the trimmer
and the deflector:
This symbol marks the fuel tank.
This symbol denotes the manual fuel
pump.
Engine is started with the slide control
lever in this position.
Engine is operated with the slide control in
this position.
Engine is stopped when the slide con‐
trol is in this position.
Slide control is moved in this direction to
stop the engine.
Engine is started with the choke lever in
this position.
Engine is made ready for start with the
choke lever in this position.
This symbol shows the direction of
rotation of the cutting attachment.
This symbol shows the maximum
diameter of the cutting attachment in
millimeters.
This symbol shows the rated speed of the
cutting attachment.
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Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Signs
4.1.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs on the trimmer:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
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Wear work gloves.
Observe safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
Observe safety notices on flying debris
and take the necessary precautions.
Maintain safe distance.
15m (50ft)
Do not touch hot surface.
4.1.2 Universal Deflector and Skirt
Universal deflector
Meanings of warning signs on the universal
deflector:
Do not use this deflector without skirt
for mowing heads.
Use this deflector for grass cutting
blades.
Use use this deflector for brush knives.
Use this deflector for shredder blades.
Do not use this deflector for circular
saw blades.
Skirt
Meanings of warning signs on the skirt:
Use the universal deflector with skirt
and line limiting blade for mowing
heads.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL FS 235 R trimmer is designed for the
following applications:
– with a mowing head: Mowing grass
– with a grass cutting blade: Mowing grass and
weeds
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