Stihl FS 240 R Instruction Manual page 7

4 Safety Precautions
– All accessible screws and fastening parts are
firmly tightened.
– Cutting attachment does not run while engine
is idling.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, safety devices may
be disabled and fuel leakage may occur.
There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter.
► If fuel is leaking from the trimmer: Do not
use the trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer
for assistance.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If the brushcutter is dirty: Clean the brush‐
cutter.
► Never attempt to modify your brushcutter.
Exception: Mounting one of the combina‐
tions of cutting attachment and deflector
recommended in this user manual.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your brushcutter.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this
brushcutter.
► Mount the cutting attachment and deflector
as described in this user manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
► Tighten loose screws and fastening parts.
► If the cutting attachment rotates when the
engine is idling: Rectify the malfunction.
► Never insert objects into the openings of
the brushcutter.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
4.6.2 Deflector
The deflector is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– The deflector is not damaged.
– If the deflector is used for mowing heads: The
line limiting blade is correctly installed.
– If you are using the universal deflector
together with a mowing head: The line limiting
blade and the skirt are correctly installed.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. This may result
in serious injury to the user.
► Work only with an undamaged deflector.
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► If the deflector for mowing heads is used:
Work with a properly attached line limiting
blade.
► If you are using the universal deflector
together with a mowing head: Work with a
correctly installed line limiting blade and a
correctly installed skirt.
► If you are unsure, consult a STIHL dealer.
4.6.3 Mowing Head
The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– The mowing head is not damaged.
– The mowing head is not jammed.
– The mowing lines are properly installed.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
WARNING
■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the
mowing head or mowing lines may come off
and be ejected at high speed. They may
cause serious injury to persons.
► Work only with an undamaged mowing
head.
► Never use metal objects in place of the
nylon mowing lines.
► Observe and remain inside the wear limits.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.4 Metal cutting attachment
The metal cutting attachment is in a safe condi‐
tion if the following points are observed:
– Metal cutting attachment and mounting hard‐
ware are undamaged.
– Metal cutting attachment is not warped.
– Metal cutting attachment is properly mounted.
– Metal cutting attachment is correctly sharp‐
ened.
– Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment
have no burrs.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
– If a metal cutting attachment not manufactured
by STIHL is used, it must not be heavier,
thicker, of a different shape, of a lower quality,
or larger in diameter than the largest metal
cutting attachment approved by STIHL.
WARNING
■ If it is not in an safe condition, parts of the
metal cutting attachment may come off and be
thrown at high speed. They may cause serious
injury to persons.
► Never work with a damaged metal cutting
attachment or damaged mounting hard‐
ware.
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