Starting / Stopping The Engine; Storing The Machine; Maintenance And Care; Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage - Stihl BF Instruction Manual

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9.5 Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off in the
event of imminent danger. To throw off the
machine, use the procedure described under
"Detaching Machine from Harness". Practice
removing and putting down the machine as you
would in an emergency. To avoid damage, do
not throw the power tool to the ground when
practicing.
If you are using a full harness, the locking plate
must be opened before throwing off the machine.
10 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
10.1 Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure described in
the basic power tool instruction manual.
► Put the unit on the ground: Place the machine
on the ground: It must rest securely on the
machine support. Rest the deflector end of the
drive tube on a raised support (e.g. mound,
log, brick).
To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the
rotor blades are not touching the ground of any
other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the machine with you left hand and press
it down firmly – do not touch the controls on
the control handle – see basic power tool
instruction manual.
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10 Starting / Stopping the Engine

NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The blades may begin to rotate as soon as the
engine starts. For this reason, blip the throttle
after starting – the engine returns to idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure described in
the basic power tool instruction manual.
10.2 Stopping the Engine
► See basic power tool instruction manual.

11 Storing the Machine

For periods of about 30 days or longer
► Remove, clean and inspect the rotor blades.
► Coat metal parts of interchangeable attach‐
ment with corrosion-inhibiting oil.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure location
Keep out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons

12 Maintenance and Care

The following intervals apply to normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is lon‐
ger or operating conditions are difficult (very
dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified
intervals accordingly.
All accessible screws and nuts
► Retighten if necessary
Sweeping attachments and deflectors
► Visual inspection, check tightness before start‐
ing work and after every refueling stop
► Replace if damaged
Safety labels
► Replace illegible safety labels
13 Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual and the
basic power tool manual helps reduce the risk of
unnecessary wear and damage to the power
tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in these instruction manuals.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
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