Safety Precautions - Stihl FS 261 Instruction Manual

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1 Deflector for metal cutting attachments
The metal cutting tool guard protects the user
from thrown objects and contact with the
grass cutting blade or brush knife.
2 Grass Cutting Blade
Cuts grass and weeds.
3 Brush knife
Cuts brushwood.
4 Guard for shredder blades
The shredder blade guard protects the user
from thrown objects and from contact with the
shredding blade.
5 Shredder blades
The shredder blade cuts and shreds thickets.
6 Deflector for mowing heads
Protects user from flying debris and contact
with the mowing head.
7 Line limiting blade
Line limiting blade trims nylon lines to correct
length.
8 Mowing head
Moving head accommodates the mowing
lines.
9 Limit stop
Protects user from flying debris and contact
with the circular saw blade and helps support
the trimmer against the wood during cutting
work.
10 Circular Saw Blade
Cuts shrubs and trees.
11 Transport guard
The transport guard protects the user from
contact with metal cutting attachments.
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3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the trimmer
and the deflector:
This icon denotes the fuel tank.
This symbol denotes the manual fuel
pump.
Shutter is in winter mode in this position.
Shutter is in summer mode in this position.
The engine is operated with the choke
lever in this position.
When warm, the engine is started with the
choke lever in this position.
When cold, the engine is started with the
choke lever in this position.
This symbol marks the stop switch.
This icon shows the direction of rota‐
tion of the cutting attachment.
This icon shows the maximum diame‐
ter of the cutting attachment in millime‐
ters.
This icon shows the rated speed of the cut‐
ting attachment.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
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Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Signs
4.1.1 Warning Symbols
Meanings of warning signs on the trimmer:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Wear safety boots.
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