Stihl FCB-KM Instruction Manual page 4

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If you use a shoulder strap or full harness: Prac‐
tice removing and putting down the machine as
you would in an emergency. To avoid damage,
do not throw the machine to the ground when
practicing.
3.4 Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Make sure you always have good balance and
secure footing.
Always hold the power tool firmly with both
hands on the handles.
3.4.1 Models with loop handle
On models with a loop handle and barrier bar,
left hand on loop handle, right hand on control
handle, even if you are left-handed.
3.4.2 Models with bike handle
Right handle on control handle, left hand on left
handle.
3.5 During Operation
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
15m (50ft)
The cutting attachment may catch and fling
objects a great distance and cause injury - there‐
fore, do not allow any other persons within a
radius of 15 meters of your own position. To
reduce the risk of damage to property, also main‐
tain this distance from other objects (vehicles,
windows). Even maintaining a distance of 15
meters or more cannot exclude the potential dan‐
ger.
To reduce the risk of injury, avoid
contact with the blade.
The correct engine idle speed is important to
ensure that the blade stops moving when you let
go of the throttle trigger. Check and correct the
idle speed setting regularly. If the cutting blade
still rotates when the engine is idling, have your
dealer check your machine and make proper
adjustments or repairs – see KombiMotor instruc‐
tion manual.
To reduce the risk of injury from
thrown objects, never operate the unit
without the proper deflector for the
machine and cutting attachment
being used.
The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To reduce the risk of burn
injury, do not touch the gear housing.
Take special care in slippery conditions (ice, wet
ground, snow) – on slopes or uneven ground.
Watch out for obstacles: Roots and tree stumps
which could cause you to trip or stumble.
Inspect the work area: Stones, pieces
of metal or other solid objects may be
thrown more than 15 meters and
cause personal injury or damage the
cutting attachment and property (e.g.
parked vehicles, windows).
To avoid the risk of electric shock,
never use your power tool in areas
where electrical lines are laid on the
surface or buried just below the sur‐
face. Striking and damaging such
lines with the KombiTool could cause
serious or even fatal injury.
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