Stihl BF Instruction Manual page 3

3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
pliance with the user manuals may
cause serious or even fatal injury.
Lend or rent your power tool only to persons who
are familiar with this model and its operation. Do
not lend or rent your power tool without the User
Manuals for the basic power tool and tool attach‐
ment.
Use the cultivator only for tilling already cultiva‐
ted, packed or loose soil, furrowing and working
in mulches.
The machine must not be used for any other pur‐
poses – risk of accident!
Only mount rotor blades and accessories that
are explicitly approved for this power tool by
STIHL or are technically identical. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult your
dealer.
Use only high-quality parts and accessories. Oth‐
erwise, there is a risk of accidents and damage
to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
replacement parts, rotor blades and accessories.
They are specifically designed to match the prod‐
uct and meet your performance requirements.
The deflector on this power tool cannot protect
the operator from all objects thrown by the blade
(stones, glass, wire, etc.). Ejected objects may
also ricochet and strike the operator.
Never attempt to modify your power tool in any
way since this may increase the risk of personal
injury. STIHL excludes all liability for personal
injury and damage to property caused while
using unauthorized attachments.
Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the
power tool. The solid jet of water may damage
parts of the unit.
3.1 Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy but allow
complete freedom of movement.
Wear close-fitting clothes such as a
boiler suit, not a loose jacket.
Do not wear clothing which could become trap‐
ped in wood, brush or moving parts of the
machine. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry.
Tie up and secure long hair above your should‐
ers.
Wear safety boots with steel toe caps
and non-slip soles.
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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 sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal
protective equipment.
3.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine.
Carry the power tool hanging from the shoulder
strap or properly balanced by the drive tube.
Do not touch hot parts of the machine – risk of
burn injury!
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
3.3 Before starting
Check that your power tool is properly assem‐
bled and in good condition. Refer to the appropri‐
ate chapters in the User Manuals for the basic
power tool and tool attachment.
– Rotor blades, correctly fitted, secure and in
perfect condition (clean, moves freely, not
warped)
– Inspect the deflectors for damage and wear.
Do not operate the machine with a damaged
deflector – replace damaged parts.
– Do not attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices in any way – only work with the deflec‐
tor fitted
– Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil
and dirt – this is important for safe control of
the machine.
– Adjust carrying harness and handles in
accordance with body height. Observe the
chapter "Fitting the Harness"
The power tool must only be operated when it is
in good operating condition – Risk of accident!
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