Stihl KombiEngine ECOSPEED KM 94 R Instruction Manual page 5

3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
short period after you let go of the throttle trigger
– flywheel effect.
Check idle speed setting: The attachment must
be stationary when the engine is idling with the
throttle trigger released.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily combus‐
tible materials (e.g. wood chips, bark, dry grass,
fuel).
See also notes on "Starting / Stopping the
Engine" in the instruction manual of the Kombi‐
Tool you are using.
3.6 Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with both
hands on the handles.
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
Left hand on loop handle, right hand on control
handle, even if you are left-handed.
On the HT‑KM KombiTool, use the handle hose
as the left handle.
3.7 During Operation
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately – move
the stop switch in the direction of 0.
The correct engine idle speed is important to
ensure that the attachment stops moving when
you let go of the throttle trigger.
Check and correct the idle speed setting regu‐
larly. If the attachment continues to run when the
engine is idling, have your dealer check the
machine and make proper adjustments or
repairs. STIHL recommends an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
0458-467-8321-C
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in
good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as
not to endanger others.
Use your power tool only for those applications
described in the KombiTool instruction manual.
Your power tool produces toxic
exhaust fumes as soon as the engine
is running. These fumes may be col‐
orless and odorless and contain
unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never operate the power tool in
enclosed or poorly ventilated loca‐
tions.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation
when working in trenches, hollows or other con‐
fined locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop work imme‐
diately in the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances (e.g. reduced field of vision), prob‐
lems with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in abil‐
ity to concentrate. Apart from other possibilities,
these symptoms may be caused by an exces‐
sively high concentration of exhaust gases in the
work area.
Operate your power tool so that it produces a
minimum of noise and emissions – do not run the
engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only
when working.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool. Note
that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the
fuel system.
The dusts, vapor and smoke produced during
operation may be dangerous to health. Wear a
suitable respirator in very dusty or smoky condi‐
tions.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting".
Check the fuel system in particular for leaks and
make sure the safety devices are working prop‐
erly. Do not continue operating your power tool if
it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult your
servicing dealer.
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