Working With The Cutting Attachments - Stihl FS 361 C-M Owner's Instruction Manual

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– Do not continue work with a damaged or improperly
mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed
muffler shell. It may interfere with the cooling
process of the muffler.
￭ The muffler of this trimmer / brushcutter is furnished with
a spark arresting screen. If your gas/oil mix ratio is correct
(i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean as a
result of the heat from the muffler and need no service or
maintenance. To reduce the risk of fire from the emission
of hot particles:
– Never operate your trimmer / brushcutter with a
missing or damaged spark arresting screen.
– If you experience loss of performance and suspect a
clogged screen, have your muffler serviced. Some
state or federal laws or regulations may require a
properly maintained spark arrester for certain uses.
￭ In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the
Public Resources Code to use or operate gasoline-
powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a complying spark arrester that is
maintained in effective working order. The owner/operator
of this product is responsible for properly maintaining the
spark arrester. Other states or governmental
entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may
have similar requirements.
– Do not use your trimmer / brushcutter around
flammable materials or around vegetation or brush
when there is a risk of fire or wildfire.
– Contact your local fire authorities or the U.S. Forest
Service if you have any question about laws or
regulations relating to fire protection requirements.
DANGER
￭ To reduce risk of electrocution:
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Never operate this trimmer in the vicinity
of any wires or cables that may be
carrying electric current. Look carefully
for concealed wires before starting work.
– Do not rely on the trimmer's insulation
against electric shock, even when
holding the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces.
5.8

Working with the Cutting Attachments

5.8.1 Kickout (Blade Thrust) with All Metal Cutting
Attachments
WARNING
Kickout (blade thrust) is the sudden and
uncontrolled movement of the cutting head
toward the operator's right or rear that can occur
when the shaded areas (especially the darkly
shaded area) of a rotating blade contact a solid
rigid object like a tree, rock, bush or wall. The
cutting attachment may be thrown to the right or
to the rear (black arrow) any time the rapid
rotation of the blade is stopped, slowed,
snagged or bound in an object that it doesn't
immediately cut.
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