Stihl FS 240 R Instruction Manual page 5

4 Safety Precautions
Use this deflector for mowing heads.
Do not use this deflector for grass cut‐
ting blades.
Do nit use this deflector for brush kni‐
ves.
Do not use this deflector for shredder
blades.
Do not use this deflector for circular
saw blades.
4.1.3 Universal Deflector and Skirt
Universal deflector
Meanings of warning signs on the universal
deflector:
Do not use this deflector without skirt
for mowing heads.
Use this deflector for grass cutting
blades.
Use use this deflector for brush knives.
Use this deflector for shredder blades.
Do not use this deflector for circular
saw blades.
Skirt
Meanings of warning signs on the skirt:
Use the universal deflector with skirt
and line limiting blade for mowing
heads.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL FS 240 R or FS 260 R Brushcutter is
designed for the following applications:
– with a mowing head: Mowing grass
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– with a grass cutting blade: Mowing grass and
weeds
– with a brush knife: Cutting brush with a stem
diameter up to 20 mm
WARNING
■ Using the brushcutter for purposes which it is
not designed for may result in serious or fatal
injuries and damage to property.
► Use the brushcutter as described in this
user manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users who have had no instruction cannot rec‐
ognize or assess the risks involved in using
the trimmer. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If you pass the trimmer is on to another
user: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical con‐
dition and mental health to operate and
work with the trimmer. If the user's
physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
– The user is able to recognize and
assess the risks involved in using the
trimmer.
– The user must be of legal age or is
being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the trim‐
mer for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influ‐
ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
■ The trimmer's ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
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