Stihl FS 361 C-M Owner's Instruction Manual page 20

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with the risks associated with the particular
substances you are cutting or with which you are
working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses.
– Control dust at the source where possible.
– To the extent possible, operate the trimmer /
brushcutter so that the wind or operating process
directs any dust, mist or other particulate matter
raised by the trimmer / brushcutter away from the
operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by NIOSH and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
OSHA/NIOSH) and occupational and trade
associations.
￭ If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is
coated with a chemical substance, such as a pesticide or
herbicide:
– Read and follow the instructions and warnings that
accompanied the substance coating the vegetation
or surrounding ground.
5.7.5 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency:
– Shut off the engine immediately.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control
and/or contact with the cutting attachment:
– Do not use your trimmer / brushcutter with incorrect
idle adjustment. When the idle speed is correctly
adjusted, the cutting attachment should not move
when the trimmer / brushcutter is running at idle. If it
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does, have your STIHL dealer check your trimmer /
brushcutter and make proper adjustments and
repairs before use..
￭ The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short
period after the throttle trigger is fully released. This is
known as the "flywheel effect." To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury from contact with the cutting
attachment:
– Wait for the cutting attachment to stop
before walking with the unit or putting it
down.
￭ The rotating cutting attachment may fling foreign objects
directly or by ricochet a great distance. Thrown objects,
including broken cutting attachments, may cause serious
or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the
risk of severe personal injury:
– Inspect the work area. Remove stones,
glass, rocks, pieces of metal or other
objects that could be thrown by the
cutting attachment, damage the cutting
attachment or cause personal injury or
damage to property (e.g., parked
vehicles, windows).
– STIHL does not recommend the use of
rigid blades when cutting in rocky areas
or in areas where there is debris or other
objects that could be thrown by the
cutting attachment.
– Always wear proper eye
15m (50ft)
– To reduce the risk of damage to property, also
maintain this distance from such objects as vehicles
and windows.
protection and keep bystanders
at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from
the work area. Any persons who
must enter the restricted area
must also wear proper eye
protection.
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