Stihl BF Instruction Manual page 4

English
To prepare for emergencies when using a har‐
ness: Practice setting down the machine quickly.
To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to
the ground when practicing.
3.4 Holding and Guiding the Tool
Make sure you always have a firm and secure
footing.
Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on
the handles.
3.4.1 For versions with bike handle
Right hand on control handle, left hand on grip
on handlebar.
3.4.2 For versions with loop handle
For versions with loop handle and loop handle
with barrier bar, left hand on the loop handle,
right hand on the control handle – even if you are
left-handed.
Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the han‐
dles.
3.5 While Working
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately by mov‐
ing the slide control / stop switch/button to
0 or STOP.
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3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Do not allow any other persons within 5 meters
of your own position. Risk of injury due to ejected
objects.This distance must also be maintained in
relation to objects (vehicles, window panes) –
risk of property damage!
Ensure that the gear unit and the
rotor blades are correctly attached
and aligned and avoid contact with
the rotor blades - risk of injury!
As soon as the engine starts running,
the power tool generates toxic
exhaust gas. These gases may be
odorless and invisible and may con‐
tain unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never run the engine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
Arrows on the rotor blades show the direction of
rotation. The arrows on the rotor blades must
point in the same direction as the arrows on the
gear.
Make sure the idle speed setting is correct. The
rotor blades must no longer rotate once the throt‐
tle trigger has been released. Check and correct
the idle speed setting at regular intervals. If the
rotor blades still rotate when the engine is idling,
have your dealer check your machine and make
proper adjustments or repairs – see User Manual
of basic power tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects,
do not operate the unit without a suitable deflec‐
tor designed specifically for the unit and the
attachment.
Take special care in slippery conditions – damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground!
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