Stihl RL-MM Instruction Manual page 5

3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Be extremely cautious when pulling the power
tool towards you because of the risk of injury
from contact with the rotating attachment.
Make sure you always have a firm and secure
footing.
Be extremely cautious when changing direction
with the power tool – especially on slopes.
On slopes, always work parallel to the gradient to
reduce the risk of injury from slipping or contact
with the attachment.
Never work on steep slopes because of the risk
of injury through loss of control of the power tool.
Take particular care when working close to fen‐
ces, walls, stones, roots, trees and areas of
dense growth. Solid objects could be thrown in
your direction or may damage the attachment –
risk of accident!
When working next to high scrub, bushes and
hedges, avoid harming animals!
Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
ear protection because your ability to hear warn‐
ings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is impaired.
Take breaks when you start getting tired or feel‐
ing fatigue – risk of accidents!
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight conditions
and only when visibility is good. Proceed with
caution, do not put others in danger.
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". Make sure the safety devices
are working properly. Never use a power tool
that is no longer safe to operate. In case of
doubt, contact a dealer.
Do not touch the attachment while the engine is
running. If the attachment becomes jammed by
an obstruction, switch off the engine immediately
before attempting to remove the obstruction –
otherwise, risk of injury!
Opening the throttle while the attachment is
blocked increases the load and reduces engine
speed. The clutch then slips continuously and
this causes overheating and damage to impor‐
tant components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing
components) – and this can increase the risk of
injury from the attachment moving while the
engine is idling.
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Check the attachment at frequent and regular
intervals during operation, or as soon as there is
a noticeable change in behavior:
– Shut off the engine, hold the machine
securely.
– Check condition and secure position; look for
cracks.
– Replace damaged working tools immediately,
even if they have only superficial cracks.
Clean the attachment and deflector at regular
intervals during operation.
– Shut off the engine
– Use gloves
– Remove grass, weeds, clumps of soil, etc.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the engine
before changing attachments.
Do not continue using or attempt to repair dam‐
aged or cracked cutting attachments by welding,
straightening or modifying the shape (out of bal‐
ance).
3.6 After Finishing Work
After finishing work or before leaving the power
tool unattended: Shut off the engine.
After finishing work, clean dirt, soil and plant resi‐
due off the attachment – wear gloves to reduce
the risk of injury.
Do not use any grease solvents when cleaning.
After having thoroughly cleaned, coat metal sur‐
face of attachments with a corrosion inhibitor.
3.7 Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in
the MultiTool and MultiEngine instruction man‐
uals. Have all other work performed by a servic‐
ing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts in order
to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
power tool. If you have any questions in this
respect, consult a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
replacement parts. They are specifically
designed to match your model and meet your
performance requirements.
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