Stihl HS 86 Instruction Manual page 5

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Only mount cutting blades and
accessories that are explicitly approved
for this power tool model by STIHL or
are technically identical. If you have any
questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
To reduce the risk of accidents or
damage to the machine, use only high
quality tools and replacement parts.
STIHL recommends the use of STIHL
original tools and accessories. The
characteristics of these components are
specifically designed to match your
machine and meet your performance
requirements.
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Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete
freedom of movement.
Wear snug-fitting clothing,
e.g. an overall and jacket
combination, do not wear
a work coat.
Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarves,
neckties, jewellery or anything that could
get caught on moving parts of the
machine. Tie up and confine long hair
(e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.).
Wear sturdy footwear with non-slip
soles.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear hearing
protection, e.g. earplugs
or ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty
gloves, preferably made
of leather.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
safety clothing and equipment.
Transporting the Machine
Always turn off the engine and always fit
the blade scabbard over the cutting
blades – even when you carry the
machine for short distances.
Carry the power tool by the handle –
cutting blades behind you. Avoid
touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the muffler and gear housing
– you could suffer serious burns.
Transporting in a vehicle: Properly
secure your unit to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage.
Fueling
Gasoline is an
extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked
flames and fire. Do not
spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
HS 86 R, HS 86 T