Stihl FCS Instruction Manual page 9

size, may cause respiratory or other
illnesses. Control dust at the source
where possible. Use good work
practices, such as operating the unit so
that the wind or operating process
directs any dust raised by the power tool
away from the operator. Follow the
recommendations of EPA / OSHA /
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the
starting throttle lock, as you do not have
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the engine immediately – move the slide
control / stop switch / momentary stop
switch to 0 or STOP.
See also the safety precautions in the
instruction manual of your basic power
tool on the proper use of the slide control
/ stop switch / momentary stop switch.
WARNING
The cutting attachment continues to
rotate for a short period after the throttle
trigger is released (flywheel effect.)
FCS
WARNING
The rotating cutting attachment may
fling foreign objects directly or by
ricochet a great distance.
15m (50ft)
To reduce the risk of eye and other injury
always wear proper eye protection (see
the chapter on "Proper Clothing") and
ensure that bystanders are at least
50 feet (15 m) away. To reduce the risk
of damage to property, also maintain this
distance from such objects as vehicles
or windows. Any coworkers who must be
in the restricted area should also wear
goggles or protective glasses.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
WARNING
Before you start work,
examine the area for
stones, glass, fence wire,
metal, trash or other solid
objects. The cutting
attachment could throw
objects of this kind.
WARNING
This edger is normally to be used at
ground level with the cutting attachment
perpendicular to the ground. Use of an
edger above ground level or with the
cutting attachment parallel to the ground
may increase the risk of injury, since the
cutting attachment is more fully exposed
and the edger may be more difficult to
control. Never use your edger as a
hedge trimmer.
WARNING
During cutting, check the tightness and
the condition of the cutting attachment at
regular short intervals with the engine
and attachment stopped. If the behavior
of the attachment changes during use,
stop the engine immediately, wait until
the cutting attachment stops, and check
the nut securing the attachment for
tightness and the blade for cracks, wear
and damage.
WARNING
A loose blade may vibrate, crack, break
or come off the edger, which may result
in serious or fatal injury. Make sure that
the cutting attachment is properly
tightened. Use the wrench supplied or
one of sufficient length to obtain the
proper torque. If the blade loosens after
being properly tightened, stop work
immediately. The retaining nut may be
worn or damaged and should be
replaced. If the blade continues to
loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never
use a power tool power head and shaft
with a loose edger attachment.
WARNING
Replace a cracked, bent, warped,
damaged or worn out blade
immediately, even if damage is limited to
superficial cracks. Such attachments
may shatter at high speed and cause
serious or fatal injury.
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