Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual page 4

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Tie up and confine long hair above your should‐
ers.
Wear safety boots with steel toe caps
and non-slip soles.
Sturdy shoes with non-slip shoes are permissible
only when using mowing heads.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear face protection and make sure it is a good
fit. Face protection alone is not sufficient to pro‐
tect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear a safety hard hat for thinning operations,
when working in high scrub and where there is a
danger of head injuries from falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Carry the machine hanging on the harness or by
the shaft so that it is balanced.
To reduce the risk of cut injuries, fit transport
guard on the metal cutting attachment, even
when carrying the tool for short distances – see
also "Transporting the Unit".
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Avoid touching hot parts of the
machine and gearbox – risk of burns!
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is highly flammable – keep
away from fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and to pre‐
vent fuel spraying out.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
After refueling, close the fuel cap as
tightly as possible.
This helps reduce the risk of engine vibrations
causing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to
loosen or come off and spill fuel.
Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there
is a fuel leak – serious or fatal burns could result!
2.4 Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual.
– Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
using it
– Use only an approved combination of cutting
attachment, deflector, handle and harness. All
parts must be assembled properly and
securely
– The stop switch must be easy to push
– Check the choke lever, throttle trigger and
throttle trigger lockout for smooth action –
throttle trigger must return automatically to idle
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